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After floods, plastic garbage becoming a threat in Himachal Pradesh

Environmental scientists have expressed their concern over plastic waste damaging the Himalayan ecosystem and biodiversity in the north Indian hill regions like Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 7, 2023

The northern plains of India is the most polluted region | Data

AQLI data shows failure to meet WHO's PM2.5 guideline cuts global life expectancy by 2.3 years. South Asia is worst affected, with Bangladesh losing 6.8 years & India 5.3 years. China stands out due to its success in reducing pollution by 42.3%, extending life expectancy by 2.2 years.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

People With Respiratory Conditions At Greater Risk From Climate Change:

Their symptoms will become worse, and for some, this will be fatal. The post People with respiratory conditions at greater risk 

Zenger · Sep 7, 2023

World meteorologists point to ‘vicious cycle’ of heatwaves and air pollution

The climate crisis and soaring temperatures are worsening air quality, WMO says, with ‘knock-on effects’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Carbon markets are 'bogus solutions' as rich world keeps polluting, African Climate Summit is told

A Nigerian environmental activist has declared at the first African Climate Summit that carbon markets are “bogus solutions."

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

EPA delays new ozone pollution standards until after 2024 election

The Environmental Protection Agency is delaying plans to tighten air quality standards for ground-level ozone — better known as smog — despite a recommendation by a scientific advisory panel to lower air pollution limits to protect public health

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

It’s time for Trump Organization to pay up for polluting Chicago River

Knowing the company and its notorious owner, the state must use every legal means at its disposal to get every dime of the $12 million fine.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023

Tory peers could stop Gove’s plan to relax pollution rules in England

Zac Goldsmith and a former No 10 adviser back Lords rebellion that hopes to maintain river protections

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

Woman left fighting for her life after swimming in sewage-filled waters

Caitlin Edwards, 22, contracted E.coli after swimming near Amroth Beach last summer

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

A sand storm is brewing in Andhra

Sand mining in Andhra Pradesh has become a political issue. YSRCP govt. accused of working with sand mafia, while TDP alleges ₹40,000 crore looted in 4 yrs. Courts and NGT have pulled up govt. for not ensuring due diligence in clearances. YSRCP imposed ban and issued New Sand Mining Policy…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023