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Vellore fort declared a plastic-free zone

Bright display boards against the use of banned plastic items can be spotted in the 16th-century granite fort complex at Vellore as the district unit of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has declared the fort plastic-free zone

The Hindu

US agency takes unprecedented action to tackle PFAS water pollution

EPA has ordered chemical company Chemours to stop discharging high levels of the toxic substance into the Ohio River

The Guardian - US

Sewage discharges in Edinburgh rivers 'like return of gardyloo' as calls made to fix 'scandal'

Local environmental groups warned of an "obvious increase" in discharges of human waste in Edinburgh's waterways.

Edinburgh Live

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The evidence is clear: low-emission zones like London’s Ulez work

Looking at the health problems caused by air pollution, poorer communities have most to gain

The Guardian - UK

Brits most associate 'pollution' with fossil fuels or transport, research finds

But many are unaware of indoor air pollutants - like candles or air freshener - and the impact they can have on people's health

Daily Mirror

The Electric Vehicle Revolution Could Hurt Low-Income Neighborhoods

A new study found that electric vehicle adoption could bring worse air quality to low-income neighborhoods.

Inverse

Councils in England say they lack funds to bring in clean air strategy

Plans put onus on local authorities to stop air pollution but offer no new funds or powers for traffic calming and other measures

The Guardian - UK

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Kenya banned plastic bags 6 years ago, but they are still in use - what went wrong

Kenya banned the use of plastic carrier bags in 2017, prompted by environmental and health costs. At the time, more than 100 million single-use plastic bags were handed out every year, making them the most commonly used carrier bags for shopping. Most traders and end users have complied with the…

The Conversation

National housebuilder fined nearly £500,000 for polluting local river

'I hope this fine will send out a clear message that environmental legislation is to be taken seriously'

Wales Online

Toxic chemicals discovered in water after locals complained about 'foul-smelling brown, foamy liquid'

The problem is linked to a quarry used as a dump site and include substances called PCBs which are also known as 'forever chemicals' as they do not break down in the environment

Wales Online

Living on a busy road risks a greater chance of heart failure

Toxic particles are the leading environmental risk factor for disease

Wales Online

OPINION - Talking Point: Would you leave London in search of cleaner air?

London pollution is leaving some residents feeling ready for a fresh start.

Evening Standard

Electrify trucks and trains, Calif. says

The unprecedented regulations will tackle air pollution and carbon emissions at the same time

Salon

Air pollution: how bad is particulate matter for your health?

Particulate pollution poses one of the greatest environmental risks to health, according to the WHO. So what is a safe level of exposure?

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Australia’s air pollution hotspots hit disadvantaged people harder

Exclusive: Analysis shows unfair distribution of airborne particulates, compounding existing inequalities

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: The right to clean air must not be delayed or denied

Air pollution continues to blight our city and cost lives — toxic air is linked with cancers, circulatory diseases and strokes. And, according to a new survey, four in 10 Londoners are considering moving out of the capital because of it, representing the highest figure in the country.

Daily Mirror

Premier League clubs urged to take action on hidden danger to players' health

Premier League stadiums are situated in some of the UK's worst-polluted areas, increasing players' risk of developing conditions like asthma, respiratory problems and cancer

Salon

SCOTUS ruling to affect Clean Water Act

The fate of millions of acres of wetlands hinges on five vague words in the Clean Water Act

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French river journey aims to test pollution levels in Europe's rivers

A French man has embarked on a solo rowing expedition from Poland to France to highlight the pollution of waterways across Europe.

Daily Mirror

Quarry leaking toxic chemicals into idyllic beauty spot after Monsanto dumps waste

Chemical manufacturer Monsanto used Ty Llwyd quarry - situated in the beautiful Welsh countryside - as a dumping ground for toxic waste and the impact could be disastrous

Bangkok Post

Transition finance to drive a greener future

The choking smog that has smothered Thailand this year underscores the growing urgency for tackling climate change in Southeast Asia as the region sets out to achieve a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — May 2, 2023

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The Guardian - UK

Pollen bomb! Six ways to fight hay fever this spring, from vitamin D to making new friends

Air pollution and the climate crisis are making pollen even more of a menace. Here’s how to stop your eyes itching and nose streaming

The Hindu

Plastic manufacturers in T.N. move Madras High Court, say local manufacturers put at disadvantage due to State regulations

The manufacturers have said they are unable to obtain the Extended Producers’ Liability authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board, due to T.N.’s refusal to provide ‘consent to operate’ certificates after the imposition of the plastics ban; this has allowed manufacturers from other States an advantage, and plastics continue to…

The Hindu

Ludhiana gas leak: Night-long efforts undertaken to decontaminate affected area, says official

A portion of the Giaspura locality in Punjab’s Ludhiana where 11 people died allegedly after inhaling toxic gas remained cordoned off on Monday while the district authorities said the affected area underwent a night-long decontamination process.

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