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T.N. Chief Secretary directed to file status report on Cooum, Adyar river restorations

NGT directs TN Chief Sec. to report on restoration status of Cooum, Adyar rivers & Buckingham Canal. CRRT informed NGT TN govt. made restoration of Cooum & Adyar top priority. Various activities by line departments incl. CMWSSB, GCC, WRD, DMA, DRD & TNUHDB being implemented. NGT orders update on implementation…

The Hindu

Stubble fires witness spike in Punjab; 63% rise since 2022

Punjab faces perennial problem of stubble burning, with 656 farm fire incidents recorded till Oct 4, up 63% from last year. Govt committed to reducing incidents by 50%, but farmers need viable alternatives or financial incentive. PPCB taking steps to create awareness and impose penalties.

The Hindu

Food waste contaminates water in the teppakulam of Rockfort Temple in Tiruchi

Dead fish found in Rockfort temple's teppakulam due to dumping of waste by public; civic body to study water quality & sensitise traders to prevent further pollution.

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Honk honk! Can noise cameras reduce ‘potentially fatal’ sound pollution?

As noise detectors are installed in a rich neighborhood of Manhattan, experts worry they will punish people of color

The Guardian - US

South and West Siders plead for law to end pollution ‘sacrifice zones’

City Council members hear from public before a major environmental impact ordinance is introduced this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Absolutely perverse’: climate scheme could reward Australian coalmines whose emissions rise

Exclusive: Analysis says under Labor’s revamped safeguard mechanism some coalmines could more than double their emissions and still benefit financially

The Guardian - AU

Delhi govt's 'Green War Room' starts 24x7 monitoring of air pollution in city

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government's control centre to monitor air pollution and redress complaints -- 'Green War Room' -- started functioning round-the-clock with a larger team of analysts and experts from Tuesday, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

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Single use plastic banned in the UK

"People in the UK will no longer be able to buy single-use plastic plates, bowls and trays . . ."

Salon

Price of water: by how much could bills in England go up and why?

Suppliers submit five-year plans that include asking customers to help fund record investment

The Guardian - UK

Online auction of gifts, mementoes received by PM Modi begins

The Namami Gange is a flagship programme of the Centre with the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution and the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga.

The Hindu

New single-use plastic ban takes effect in England – here's why its impact may be limited

Single-use plastic and packaging has become an essential part of our lives. In the UK, households collectively throw away an estimated 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging each year.

The Conversation

Astronomers sound alarm over light pollution from huge new satellite

At its peak BlueWalker 3, which resembles a Tetris block, is as bright as two of brightest stars in night sky

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: The brown trout lurks in the dusky pools

Upstream from Lough Neagh, County Antrim: There’s trouble in the watercourses here, as pollution worsens. But for now, the native trout, and the anglers, endure

The Guardian - UK

Ban on businesses supplying single-use plastics comes into force in England

Regulations are part of efforts to cut down on plastic pollution

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In New York City, scuba divers' passion for the sport becomes a mission to collect undersea litter

A small diving group in New York City is trying to do its part in undoing the pollution threatening the oceans and aquatic wildlife

The Hindu

Punjab govt.’s anti-pollution promise set for ‘field trial’

Punjab's AAP govt faces challenge to curb paddy stubble burning, which causes air pollution in northern states.

The Hindu

Between a dam and a wetland

PWD's ₹161-cr project to build check dam on Kazhuveli wetland, Villupuram, to convert it to freshwater lake, could spell disaster for bird sanctuary & biodiversity. Plan to recharge groundwater & store drinking water for Villupuram & Chennai. Dam blocks tidal inflow, affecting mangroves & migratory birds. NGT orders to cut…

The Guardian - UK

Judge allows private prosecution of Southern Water over pollution claims

Fish Legal win permission to summon firm to face allegations linked to diesel pollution of River Test

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces 15-point winter action plan to fight air pollution

Keeping with the practice over the past many years, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on September 29 announced a ‘Winter Action Plan’ on how the Delhi government plans to reduce air pollution during winter months.

The Guardian - AU

Cadia goldmine: Newcrest pleads guilty to breaching clean air regulations

NSW Environmental Protection Authority alleged company had exceeded standard concentration of solid particles under air pollution laws

Dynamite News

Exposure to air pollution is associated with risk of stroke: Study

According to a meta-analysis short-term exposure to air pollution may be associated with an elevated risk of stroke. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Stroke risk increases within 5 days of exposure to air pollution

While air pollution continues to remain a serious health concern, the findings of a new study has revealed the deeper impact of this menace on human health. As per a study published in the Neurology journal, there is a strong and significant correlation between gaseous and particulate air pollutants and…

The Guardian - US

Forever chemicals at former Nasa lab are leaking into LA River, say watchdogs

Toxic substances pollute the Boeing and government-owned site and are probably contaminating nearby river used to water crops

The Hindu

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board takes late-night action on NCP MLA Rohit Pawar’s Baramati Agro Plant

In a significant development, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) initiated action against the Baramati Agro Limited, situated in Baramati and owned by Karjat-Jamkhed MLA Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar. The board served a notice to Mr. Rohit Pawar, at 2 a.m. on Thursday,…

Al Jazeera

Silent killer: How deadly is air pollution?

It kills 7 million people a year. New research shows it also raises antibiotic resistance and is linked to cancer risks

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