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US industry disposed of at least 60m pounds of PFAS waste in last five years

Estimate in new EPA analysis is probably ‘dramatic’ undercount because ‘forever chemical’ waste is unregulated in US

The Guardian - US

Can bioplastics fix our plastic problem?

Poor financial incentives and unsustainable supply chains slow the transition to biodegradable plastics

Salon

At talks on cutting plastics pollution, plastics credits are on the table. What are they?

As countries meet in Nairobi to negotiate a treaty aimed at cutting plastics pollution, one of the tools that's been discussed is plastics credits

The Independent UK

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How ponds tell story of the air pollution around them

A researcher has been looking for evidence of past air pollution in the mud of ponds in Merseyside

The Guardian - UK

‘The complete murder of our young’: India counts cost of another polluting Diwali on a generation of children

One in three children in Delhi is already asthmatic, with many more at risk of organ damage from breathing noxious air. A crowded waiting room at one children’s hospital tells the story

The Guardian - UK

Many Indian cities record peak pollution during Deepavali day | Data

Analysis of hourly PM 2.5 levels in 2023 shows seven Indian cities registered highest pollution levels around Deepavali day due to firecrackers. Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata recorded hourly pollution levels above 500 μg/m3. Experiments showed snake tablet firecracker emitted peak level of 64,500 μg/m3 of PM…

The Hindu

Air cleaning systems will not stop people getting ill, study finds

Researchers pooled data from 32 global studies published between 1970 and 2022.

The Independent UK

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Federal court overturns Texas agency’s pollution permit for Gulf Coast natural gas export terminal

Judges overturned a state air pollution permit that was issued last year, arguing that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality illegally enabled Port Arthur LNG to avoid emissions control requirements.

The Texas Tribune

Court: Lone Star State Violated Emissions Limits on Gulf Coast

Judges argued that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality illegally enabled Port Arthur LNG to avoid emission control requirements.

Texas Observer

Up to 70 days of suspected illegal dumps of sewage in Windermere in 2022, analysis finds

Researcher says data suggests permit conditions breached on up to 70 days, but United Utilities disputes findings

The Guardian - UK

Odisha panchayat introduces Bartan Bank to reduce plastic waste

In Nuapada, Bhaleswar Panchayat has introduced the Bartan Bank, a repository of utensils for community use, to reduce plastic waste.

The Hindu

How can India monitor air pollution-related illnesses effectively? | Explained

Which illnesses are currently attributed to air pollution? How does Maharashtra propose to monitor air pollution-related illnesses? How can this data help shape climate action plans? The Hindu explores.

The Hindu

Marginal dip in air pollution levels when compared to last Deepavali in some parts of Bengaluru

Bengaluru saw marginal dip in air pollution levels during Deepavali; AQI in KSPCB station of Jayanagara was 214 this year, compared to 254 in 2022; AQI at Kavika station was 171 (moderate category) on first day; AQI at Silk Board station was 35 on Nov 5; Bengaluru recorded lower PM…

The Hindu

Mysuru’s air quality was satisfactory this Deepavali

Mysuru’s Air Quality Index (AQI) during Deepavali was satisfactory and it was recorded less than 100 as per the ambient air quality data generated from the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station here.

The Hindu

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Medical Daily

World COPD Day: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors, Ways To Prevent Chronic Lung Disease

People with COPD are at high risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and other complications, including depression and high blood pressure in the lung arteries.

Dynamite News

Thick layer of smog veils Delhi; air quality in 'severe' category

A thick layer of smog veiled the national capital on Wednesday morning and the air quality was recorded in the 'severe' category in several parts of Delhi.

The Conversation

West Africa’s plastic waste could be fuelling the economy instead of polluting the ocean: experts

Plastic pollution is an urgent environmental issue, globally. Every year, about eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans.

The Conversation

How PFAS 'forever chemicals' are getting into Miami's Biscayne Bay, where dolphins, fish and manatees dine

PFAS, the “forever chemicals” that have been raising health concerns across the country, are not just a problem in drinking water. As these chemicals leach out of failing septic systems and landfills and wash off airport runways and farm fields, they can end up in streams that ultimately discharge into…

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Delhi's air quality 'Severe,' city shrouded in haze

Air quality in parts of the national capital continued in 'Severe' category on Tuesday morning as the city woke up once again to smog that limited visibility.

The Hindu

Delhi continues to see spike in pollution levels

Delhi’s air quality worsens as unfavourable meteorological conditions and firecracker bursting push pollution levels to very poor category.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s sea-dumping legislation: what is it and what does it mean for the marine environment?

Greens and David Pocock accused the government of doing the bidding of fossil fuel companies to allow new and expanded polluting projects

The Independent UK

New Environment Secretary ‘should speed ahead after complacency’ – campaigners

Steve Barclay became the 10th Environment Secretary since 2010 as he moved into the role from Health Secretary during Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle.

The Hindu

EXPLAINED | Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?

South Asia: air pollution disrupts lives; caused by industries, vehicles, burning of agricultural waste; need for coordination, local solutions, subsidies for better harvesting machines. #SouthAsia #AirPollution #Coordination #LocalSolutions #Subsidies

The Hindu

Punjab, Haryana report poor air quality day after Deepavali

Air quality in Haryana and Punjab deteriorated on November 13 after Diwali, with some areas recording AQI greater than 300. Faridabad and Gurugram had AQI of 304 & 351 respectively

AAP

Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house

Carbon dioxide will be allowed to be exported from Australia to be stored under the sea after new laws passed in federal parliament.

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