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London Ulez averts more air pollution than that caused by capital’s airports, report shows

Air quality improvements 2019-2022 from lowering vehicle emissions came even before scheme’s expansion to whole of city

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh capital most polluted as toxic smog engulfs South Asian cities

Capitals of India and Bangladesh see thick layers of toxic smog, ‘very poor’ air quality as normal lives are affected.

Al Jazeera

Ammonia leak from pipeline triggers scare at night; 52 admitted to hospital in Chennai

Ammonia gas leak in Ennore: TN government shuts down Coromandel International Limited, a fertisiler manufacturing facility in Ennore, that was unloading ammonnia from Ennore minor port, where the leak happened

The Hindu

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NGT issues notice to Union, Karnataka and Kerala governments on dumping endosulfan in Minchinpadavu

In the first week of June 2013, Achuta Maniyani, the security guard at a PCK warehouse, soon after his retirement, claimed to have disposed off containers of unused endosulfan in an abandoned well under the instructions of PCK officials.

The Hindu

Happiness Kochi project must tackle critical civic issues that take a toll on mental health, say stakeholders

Kochi Corporation launches "Happiness Kochi - Caring for the Wellness of All" project to improve mental and physical health of citizens, with focus on open spaces, footpaths, pollution & mosquito menace.

The Hindu

China Air Pollution Worsens In 2023, First Time In Decade

China's air pollution worsened in 2023, the first time it has done so in a decade, a study released on Friday said. "2023 is the first year that China's national average PM2.5 level has increased year-on-year since the beginning of China's 'war on pollution' in 2013," a study by independent…

International Business Times

Rainwater tank testing near NSW’s Cadia gold mine finds unsafe levels of mercury

Further testing should be done to reduce the risk of mercury contamination of local tank water, expert says

The Guardian - AU

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Pakistan uses artificial rain in attempt to cut pollution levels

Cloud seeding improves air quality in city of Lahore but experts say practice is not a sustainable solution

The Guardian - UK

Supreme Court will hear challenge to EPA rule limiting downwind power plant pollution in 10 states

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in February on whether the Environmental Protection Agency can continue enforcing its anti-air-pollution “good neighbor” rule in 10 states

The Independent UK

Choking smog lands Sarajevo at top of Swiss index of most polluted cities for 2nd straight day

The Bosnian capital of Sarajevo has been intermittently engulfed in a toxic haze since the start of December, with air quality so bad it was placed first on a list of the world’s most polluted cities for a second straight day

The Independent UK

Fishermen question need for new road inside Kasimedu fishing harbour

Fishermen oppose proposed road in Kasimedu fishing harbour; demand ATM, space for boat repair & more.

The Hindu

Iceland volcano gas pollution could reach capital Reykjavik in hours, experts warn

The Icelandic Met Office believe pollution could hit the city as soon as Tuesday night

Evening Standard

After years of decline, the Biden administration says environmental enforcement is on the upswing

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is conducting more on-site inspections of polluting industrial sites than at any time since the COVID-19 pandemic began

The Independent UK

English councils have issued just three fines under tighter wood burner rules

Data also shows only one prosecution and follow-ups on one-third of 10,000 complaints made since January 2022

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Evening Standard

SURI Review: Is the Gwyneth Paltrow-approved toothbrush really the last you'll ever need?

Explore the eco-friendly and stylish SURI toothbrush, endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow, and find out if it truly meets its sustainable promises.

The Hindu

CPCL must pay for damage caused by oil spill, says Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan & Premalatha Vijaykant visit Ennore Creek to demand CPCL pay for damages & clean-up due to oil spill.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan uses artificial rain for the first time to fight pollution

Cloud seeding was used to counter the hazardous smog in the megacity of Lahore, one of the world’s most polluted cities.

France 24

Pakistan uses artificial rain to combat smog

Artificial rain was used for the first time in Pakistan on Saturday in a bid to combat hazardous levels of smog in the megacity of Lahore, the provincial government said.

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California Children File Landmark Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Over Air Pollution

The suit asks a federal court to declare the EPA has violated their constitutional rights

The Conversation

Artificial light lures migrating birds into cities, where they face a gauntlet of threats

Light pollution has steadily intensified and expanded from urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is growing in North America by up to 10% per year, as measured by the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our recent study, we found that the glow from…

The Hindu

Mangaluru City Corporation to make technical consultant’s approval mandatory for UGD works costing more than ₹5 lakh

Mangaluru Mayor Sudheer Shetty Kannur announced any UGD work costing over ₹5 lakh must have mandatory clearance from technical consultant. Councillors suggested empanelment of consultants for UGD projects.

Evening Standard

Cop28 agrees 'historic' deal to move world away from fossil fuels but concerns it is too little, too late

Scientists are warning that the world has been too slow to respond to the climate crisis

The Conversation

How to assess the carbon footprint of a war

We know that war is bad for the environment, with toxic chemicals left polluting the soil and water for decades after fighting ceases. Much less obvious are the carbon emissions from armed conflicts and their long-term impacts on the climate.

Evening Standard

Can you claim benefit payments for sleep apnoea in the UK?

Sleep apnoea can lead to long-term health conditions if left untreated

AAP

Environment reforms to lift 'handbrake on investment'

WA's Cook government will overhaul the state's environmental protection laws and give politicians more power in a bid to streamline EPA approval processes.

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