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Conservative ‘failures’ have led to more sewage pollution, say water experts

Increased flooding blamed on years of government delays over ‘sponge cities’ rules

The Guardian - UK

Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study

The Centre’s ambitious attempt to improve air quality in some of India’s most polluted cities suggests that a majority of Indian cities are far from making significant progress. In 49 cities whose particulate matter numbers were consistently available for five years, 27 cities showed a decline in PM 2.5 —…

The Hindu

Smog worse, and spreading

Forty-eight of the 77 provinces had unsafe levels of ultra-fine dust on Tuesday morning, 21 of them reporting red-level air pollution.

Bangkok Post

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TNPCB seeks more time to file detailed report on ammonia leak in Ennore

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has sought more time to file a detailed report before the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal on the ammonia leak from Coromandel International Limited.

The Hindu

How Texas polluters classify big facilities as smaller ones to avoid stricter environmental rules and public input

Industrial developers describe large facilities as “minor” polluters to avoid federal permitting requirements, and environmental lawyers say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality lets it happen.

The Texas Tribune

Storm Henk: Raw sewage spills onto public path in Surrey after treatment works flooded

The Horley treatment works near Gatwick Airport has flooded four times since October

Evening Standard

Scottish cities found to have 'cleanest air' in 'shocking' pollution study

GLASGOW and Edinburgh have been shown to have the “cleanest air” in a study of UK cities and towns.

The National (Scotland)

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Native Hawaiian salt makers combat climate change and pollution to protect a sacred tradition

A salt patch on the island of Kauai is one of the last remaining in all of Hawaii

The Independent UK

How Texas Commission On Environmental Quality Helps Polluters Evade Federal Law

Environmental lawyers say TCEQ, the state watchdog agency lets polluters escape regulation through legal loopholes.

Texas Observer

The many benefits of plant-based diets

"[Food] choices not only impact your own health, they affect the health of the planet too"

Salon

Switching to plant-based diets means cleaner air – and it could save more than 200,000 lives around the world

Adopting a healthier diet will probably feature prominently in many of our new year’s resolutions. But it’s often challenging for people to live up to their intentions.

The Conversation

Great Ormond Street to look at home air pollution when diagnosing illnesses

Pioneering initiative to consider children’s addresses after coroner ruled air pollution a factor in death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, nine

The Guardian - UK

AI predicts influence of microplastics on soil: Study

While plastic pollution in the oceans is certainly a concern, the presence of plastics in soils around the world is also known to pose major environmental and health issues. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?

Wildfires worsened by climate change spewed smoke over much of North America this year. It's a new reality Americans haven't yet processed: how dangerous the smoke is for human health.

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The Guardian - UK

Lasting legacy of the Six Cities study into harms of air pollution

Public health schemes such as London’s Ulez can be traced back to the study that found an association between air pollution and mortality

Evening Standard

Ulez averts more air pollution than that caused by capital’s airports, report shows

A new report has estimated that Ulez policies cut 13,500 of nitrogen oxide emissions in three years

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government faces calls to impose further regulations on wood burning stoves

THE Scottish Government are facing calls to impose regulations on wood burning stoves to limit air pollution.

The Guardian - UK

London Ulez averts more air pollution than that caused by capital’s airports, report shows

Air quality improvements 2019-2022 from lowering vehicle emissions came even before scheme’s expansion to whole of city

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The Crunch: heatwaves, air pollution and other top charts from 2023

The best of this year’s visualisations from the Guardian and beyond

AAP

Swimmers on alert over water quality following storms

Swimmers have been told to check the water quality of beaches and rivers due to recent rain and likely stormwater pollution in Victoria.

Reason

William Barr Responds on American Petroleum Institute v. Minnesota

The former Attorney General disagrees with me on whether state and local government climate change lawsuits belong in federal court.

The Hindu

Hyderabad | Cold snap sends pollution levels soaring

Air pollution in Hyderabad spikes in mornings due to drop in temperatures; senior citizens & children advised to avoid outdoor activity.

The Hindu

Mumbai records season’s coolest day, increased pollution levels ahead of Christmas

Mumbaikars experienced coldest morning of season with 18.9°C min. temperature. and 35.5°C max. temperature Pollution levels higher in winter due to low wind speed.

The Times of India

In the blink of an eye: Understanding, protecting, and nourishing your vision

Vision, one of the most crucial senses, plays a vital role in daily life, yet often, its care is overlooked. The increasing rate of vision problems today can be attributed to various factors. Prolonged screen time, prevalent in the digital age, contributes to eye strain and discomfort known as computer…

The Hindu

Happiness Kochi project must tackle critical civic issues that take a toll on mental health, say stakeholders

Kochi Corporation launches "Happiness Kochi - Caring for the Wellness of All" project to improve mental and physical health of citizens, with focus on open spaces, footpaths, pollution & mosquito menace.

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