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California Children Sue US Govt Over Pollution

Children in California are suing the US government over its failure to curb pollution, the latest in a series of legal actions by young people around the world worried about climate change.

International Business Times

Half of country’s population will be living in cities in few decades: Union Minister Kishore

Union Minister Kaushal Kishore discusses urbanisation in India & PM Modi's initiatives to provide affordable housing & reduce pollution.

The Hindu

'We cannot recycle our way out of the plastics crisis': EU Commissioner Sinkevičius

Getting the European Green Deal finished is one of the EU Commission's top priorities in the last few months of the current legislative term. At stake is a major transformation of Europe's economies and societies, which could see the continent become climate neutral by 2050. But while we hear a…

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The health cost of burning wood to warm homes

Experts say wood-burning is not cheaper or truly renewable and constitutes a major health risk

The Guardian - UK

Artificial light lures migrating birds into cities, where they face a gauntlet of threats

Light pollution has steadily intensified and expanded from urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is growing in North America by up to 10% per year, as measured by the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our recent study, we found that the glow from…

The Conversation

EPA under pressure to release Vales Point reports

Environment groups demand access to Vales Point pollution reports

Newcastle Herald

Where are the Best Places to See the Geminid Meteor Shower in the U.S. and Latin America?

The annual Geminids meteor shower will be active his week; here are the best places to see the astronomical event in Latin America

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Finding a fix: Nigerian women lead drive to upcycle plastics

In Nigeria, where plastic pollution is still a huge problem, there is a rise of women-led schemes focused on fixes.

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Andy Burnham rejects clean air zone that would charge drivers in Greater Manchester

Region’s mayor says increasing investment in buses and taxis would cut pollution more effectively

The Guardian - UK

Michigan gives other states a lesson on speeding up transition to clean energy

Michigan’s commitment to fighting the pollution driving climate change is good news for communities of color that bear the burden of the effects of the crisis, but also for all Michiganders, Ben Jealous writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

8 ways to tone down the Christmas lights to help wildlife – and why we should

The Australian government has launched a campaign asking people to “switch off light pollution” to protect wildlife. So, what does the science say? Should we rethink Christmas lights?

The Conversation

Mumbai air improved but need to bring AQI under 50 for entire city: HC

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Monday observed that Mumbai’s air quality had improved since its last directions of November 10 in a suo motu PIL on air pollution but said the Air Quality Index (AQI) data submitted by the state largely showed "moderate" levels. But these could still hamper…

The Times of India

Environment Agency failed to find cause of toxic pollution near Windermere

Exclusive: Report finds agency did not properly investigate event that killed hundreds of fish in Cunsey Beck in 2022

The Guardian - UK

No more hot air about air pollution

The Prime Minister should convene an all-party meeting urgently to set the ground for India’s fight to ensure safe and clean air

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The Independent UK

The EU wants to put a tax on emissions from imports. It's irked some other nations at COP28

The European Union’s plan to impose a tax on the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and China has sparked a debate at the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, as poorer countries argue that the tax will harm livelihoods and economic growth

The Hindu

TDP will attract more companies to Kakinada SEZ in Andhra Pradesh and create employment for locals, says Nara Lokesh

TDP's Lokesh promises more employment in KSEZ, alternative ways to address marine pollution, withdrawal of G.O. 217, subsidy on fishing boats/nets, ₹5L compensation to families of fisherfolk who died during sea fishing, and debate on welfare to Backward Classes if voted to power in 2024.

The Hindu

High Court permits Yakshagana performance from dusk to dawn, subject to adherence to noise pollution rules

HC Karnataka permits Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari temple to perform Yakshaganas from dusk to dawn, subject to adhering to Noise Pollution Rules. Petitioner questioned DC's endorsement restricting performance to 5pm-12.30am. Petitioner argued practice of performing Yakshagana is from dusk to dawn. Petitioner gave undertaking to adhere to decibel norms, court asked…

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What it means for an oil producing country, the UAE, to host U.N. climate talks

The United Arab Emirates is a major oil producing nation, and that's drawing attention to the role oil and gas has at this year's COP28 climate negotiations.

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E-Bikes: The Unlikely Solution to the Urban Mobility Crisis

You don’t have lung cancer, do you? And you don’t want to increase your risk of getting it, right?

The Hindu

IIT-Madras researchers find home use products cause microplastic pollution

The authors of the study suggest that among the various sources contributing to the spread of microplastics in the environment, municipal wastewater is a major source.

Zenger

British Green Tech Company Wins Prize For Ocean Pollution-Reducing Washing Machine Device

Cleaner Seas Group's Indi microfibre filter captures 90% of shed microfibres, used by Coldplay on tour

The Guardian - UK

Paris mayor plans to triple SUV parking tariffs to cut air pollution

‘It’s a form of social justice,’ says Anne Hidalgo of move to target richest drivers to tackle climate breakdown

Dynamite News

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, overall AQI at 374

The air quality in the national capital was on Friday recorded in 'very poor' category on Friday. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at Anand Vihar, Delhi stood at 374 on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Indonesia's youth clean up trash from waterways, but more permanent solutions are still elusive

Young people have been at the forefront of environmental and climate change movements in recent years: initiatives like school strikes for climate action, protests at United Nations climate talks and around the world, and local clean ups have often been youth-led

Bangkok Post

Govt sends out PM2.5 alert

The Interior Ministry has ordered provincial authorities to immediately start preventive measures against PM2.5 now the country has entered the high-pollution risk season.

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