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Rajasthan CM flags off electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa scheme

Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched 29 electric buses in Jaipur and 18 in Bhilwara, marking the introduction of electric city bus services under the Centre's PM e-Bus Sewa scheme. This initiative aims to provide clean, safe, and affordable public transport, reducing urban pollution. Rajasthan has been sanctioned 1,150 electric…

The Economic Times

NEET re-exam 2026: Gatherings barred, curbs imposed around 16 centres in Dehradun

Dehradun authorities have imposed strict restrictions around NEET re-examination centers on June 21 to ensure a peaceful environment. Public gatherings of more than four people, carrying weapons, and noise pollution like loudspeakers and political sloganeering are banned within a 200-meter radius. Violators face prosecution. Sector and zonal magistrates, along with…

The Economic Times

2026 Wildfire Season Is Already at Record Early-Season Acreage — Here's the Air Quality and Health Warning for 12+ States

2026 wildfire season already burned 2.4M acres — nearly double the 10-year average. Air quality alerts active in 12+ states. Here's the health warning for sensitive groups.

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How the world’s voracious appetite for shrimp is destroying Ecuador’s mangroves

As demand soars, the country’s mangrove forests and the livelihoods of shellfish gatherers are under threat from encroaching farms and unchecked pollution

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Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaints

A health probe is underway into liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. Farmers report skin issues and contaminated farmland. The investigation adds to environmental concerns for Apple's manufacturing expansion in India. Water samples tested positive for E. coli. Tata states its analysis shows no contamination. The situation…

The Economic Times

A hidden pollution story emerged from 19 years of rain and cloud samples on one mountain

Pollution prediction study: Mount Washington's extreme environment yielded a 19-year record of rain and cloud water, revealing crucial pollution insights. Scientists discovered that a storm's journey, specifically its rainfall history, significantly impacts pollution levels reaching the mountain, proving as vital as the air's origin.

The Economic Times

How local communities are challenging Big Tech data centers’ noise, pollution and rising electricity bills

As the race to build data centers across the United States accelerates, local governments worry that the tech industry mantra of “move fast and break things” means their communities are at risk of being broken.

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Ganga cleanliness no longer matter of opinion, data shows improvement: National mission body

Scientific data now proves the Ganga river is getting cleaner. Twelve years of the Namami Gange programme have led to measurable improvements. Water quality is meeting bathing standards on most main stem stretches. Dissolved oxygen levels are up and pollution load is down. The river's health is improving year after…

The Economic Times

England’s sewage spills: why citizen scientists want to test for pollution themselves

Thousands of volunteers across England now regularly take out their own testing kits to study the levels of pollution in rivers and the sea.

The Conversation

Mega AI data centre would be 'one of Scotland's top 10 polluters’ if plans greenlit

Routine backup power tests could make a 'green' AI data centre one of Scotland’s top 10 polluters

The National (Scotland)

World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a day

A colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers reported a 15% reduction in harmful PM2.5 particles across a 10-square-kilometer area during 2018 tests. This solar-powered giant, the world's largest of its kind, offers hope for cleaner air in…

The Economic Times

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead

During the first Trump administration, states and cities, tired of waiting for the federal government to deal with energy and climate challenges, started writing their own laws.

The Conversation

Which countries in Europe have the healthiest beach, lake and river water?

European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report.

Euronews

Trump’s DoJ intervenes to back Elon Musk in datacenter pollution lawsuit

Justice department urges judge to throw out suit brought by NAACP over xAI’s methane-gas turbines in Mississippi

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In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center

The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk's companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi

The Economic Times

When environmental rules stall housing, not pollution

India's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A risk-based system could speed low-impact projects while safeguarding sensitive areas.

The Economic Times

Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plant

Tata Electronics, an Apple supplier, has cleared pollution concerns at its iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu. The state pollution control board dropped its investigation after Tata addressed issues regarding wastewater discharge. Farmers had complained about contamination of agricultural lands. Tata confirmed its facility's water samples showed no contamination. This development…

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Why Coal Will Lead to More Deaths in Colorado

Across the nation, one of the dirtiest sources of power gets a lifeline from the Trump administration and state officials.

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The Conversation

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning

Researchers have long known that plastic pollution reaches the ocean. But how much plastic is trapped, and where, before it reaches the ocean is far less understood.

The Guardian - US

Trump wants to put a $75m coal terminal in this liberal California city. Residents aren’t having it

Residents of West Oakland, which suffers from toxic waste and high pollution rates, rally against a coal export facility

The National (Scotland)

'Do not swim' warning issued at popular Scottish beach over 'pollution incident'

The public have been urged not to enter the sea at a popular Scottish beach due to an ongoing pollution incident

The Economic Times

Indian officials survey farms around Tata iPhone parts plant after water pollution warning

Government officials are inspecting farmland near Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. This follows reports that wastewater discharge from the plant contaminated groundwater. Tata Electronics is a key supplier for Apple's iPhone production. Authorities have warned Tata of a potential shutdown. Farmers have raised concerns about water quality and its…

The Independent UK

Is Lake Windermere ‘glittering water’ or an ‘open sewer’? I returned to my childhood holiday spot to see

Having inspired the likes of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge with its beauty, Lake Windermere has recently drawn negative headlines due to contaminated water. Once entranced by the region as a child, Bill Borrows returns to see whether it holds the same allure

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NT:Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring

Industry will pay for improved air pollution monitoring following toxic leaks from harbourside gas plants near major urban hubs.

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Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring

Industry will pay for improved air pollution monitoring following toxic leaks from harbourside gas plants near major urban hubs.

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