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The EPA last year announced aerial surveillance of “super-emitters.” At least one other company in New Mexico faced a similar fine.

Lords committee calls for creation of advisory groups to tackle the pollutants, which may increase risk of heart disease and premature death

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has reported 22 incidents of oil leaks in the Gulf of Thailand and a total of 507 tonnes of rubbish collected from the seas around the country last year, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Taisaranakul.

54 beaches across Cornwall have issued sewage alerts, including near tourist hotspots like Falmouth and Penzance

Early this week, the Administrative Court in Chiang Mai province issued a ruling that once again confirms the outgoing government has failed to tackle the problem of toxic air pollution, despite having previously prioritised the fight against PM2.5 dust particles and making this a national agenda.

Indoor air quality falls when windows are kept shut. Houseplants can help, but it takes a lot of greenery to get the best results

Tap water in urban areas of Southern and Central California appears more likely to be contaminated by PFAS "forever chemicals" than drinking water in many other regions of the nation, although rural Californians are far less likely to suffer similar exposure, according to new research by the U.S. Geological Survey.

NGT State panel chief Justice Subhash Adi directs Mysuru district admin to ensure Chamundi Hills free of plastic before Dasara. He stresses importance of conservation and warns of dangers if plastic ban not enforced. Officials inform Adi of initiatives taken to manage Chamundi Hills, incl. banning vendors from hawking, restricting…

NGT panel chief Subhash Adi directs Mysuru authorities to monitor, implement solid waste mgmt plan & ban on plastic. He calls for in-situ waste mgmt in large offices, ban on plastic use in govt offices, hotels & educational institutions. He also reviews e-waste & biomedical waste mgmt.