The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

Air pollution in Tamil Nadu steadily declining over the last five years, says study

Tamil Nadu has seen a steady decline in air pollution in urban and rural areas between 2017 and 2022, a recent study has found.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Summer of snot: the hay fever crisis ruining dates, work and weddings

Seasonal allergies may sound like a joke to some – but they can be truly disruptive, and things are getting worse

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2023

Supreme Court stays appointment of Lieutenant Governor to chair Yamuna High-Level Committee

The Supreme Court stayed a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order of January 9 appointing the Lieutenant Governor as the chairperson of a High Level Committee to combat unabated pollution in river Yamuna.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Here’s why there is still so much lead pipe in Chicago

While Detroit, a city that went through bankruptcy, made the decision to remove all of its lead water pipes to prevent lead poisoning, the city of Chicago opted to leave many lead pipes in the ground

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

Cadia goldmine could be source of some lead found in water tanks, miner says

Exclusive: General manager says chemical analysis shows ‘slight overlap’ of mine lead and samples from local residents’ rainwater tanks

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023

Warnings to residents to stay out of 'zombie' lake that reappeared after decades

Tulare Lake in California reemerged this past winter due to intense storms and flooding and has submerged farmland and infrastructure, making it dangerous for swimming and other recreational activities

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023

More Clean Air Zone delays as it's revealed 1,000-plus buses made green at cost of £15m might not comply

Retrofitting buses might not be bringing emissions down enough

Manchester Evening News · Jul 7, 2023

Warrior Moms urge CPCB for strict ban on single-use plastics

BATHINDA: Warrior Moms, an environmental organisation representing concern mothers, from 32 cities across the country have urged the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to act tough and strictly implement ban on Single-Use Plastics.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023

Keir Starmer defends Ulez expansion and says Khan ‘caught between rock and a hard place’

The Labour leader said the London mayor had a legal obligation to improve air quality and so ‘had to take action’

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2023

Plastic pollution threatens birds far out at sea – new research

Seabirds are one of the world’s most threatened animal groups. They already contend with multiple issues, including climate change, accidental capture in fishing gear and being eaten by invasive species like cats and some rodents.

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023