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Big polluters make small cuts under climate scheme

Australia's biggest polluters have reduced emissions by less than one per cent in two years and an environmental group is calling for reforms.

AAP · Aug 11

SpaceX wants to put 1 million AI satellites in orbit. What would that do to Earth's climate?

Operating a million or more data centers in space would mean a massive increase in air pollution from rocket launches and concentrations of toxic ash from reentering satellites.

Space · Aug 11

Nagpur breathed unsafe air half the summer, breached PM10 limits on 46 days: CREA

Nagpur experienced toxic air for half the summer, exceeding safety standards. PM10 levels breached national benchmarks on 46 days between March and May. This made Nagpur one of Maharashtra's most polluted cities during the period. Mumbai and Pune recorded significantly lower pollution levels during the same time.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Wildfire Smoke Drove Most Unhealthy Air Days During U.S. Pregnancies by 2019, National Study Finds

A study of 64.5 million U.S. pregnancies found wildfire smoke accounted for about 65% of unhealthy prenatal air pollution days by 2019.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Why is the European Union short on water? Take our poll

With three weeks left in August, Europe still struggles with water restrictions as intense heat strains its fragile water reserves. Beyond dried-up water reservoirs and drought alerts, decades of leaks, overuse and pollution have left the bloc short on water.

Euronews · Aug 10

Human hair used as protective barrier in oceans

A new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution.

Euronews · Aug 10

Amazon’s new 7.65GW Texas AI data center power plant could become the largest source of CO₂ pollution in the US — custom 35-turbine gas plant authorized to emit 33 million tons of annual greenhouse gases

Amazon is reportedly building a 7.65GW natural gas power plant in Texas to feed a new AI data center, with permits allowing up to 33 million tons of CO₂ emissions per year.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 9

Violations in 'deep burial' of medical waste by 17 states, UTs: CPCB to NGT

The Central Pollution Control Board will act against states violating biomedical waste disposal rules. Many healthcare facilities across seventeen states and Union territories showed non-compliance. Violations included improper burial depth and operating without necessary state authorisation. CPCB has issued communications and will take further action if compliance is not achieved.…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Rohu: India's Most Beloved Freshwater Fish Has a Surprisingly Complex Role in River Ecosystems

The fish everyone eats, almost nobody studiesLabeo rohita, rohu, is the single most cultured freshwater fish in India by volume, accounting for a significant share of inland aquaculture production alongside catla and mrigal in the IMC (Indian Major Carp) system. It grows fast, tolerates crowded ponds, and takes to supplementary…

Times Life · Aug 9

Why the Baralacha La to Sarchu Stretch Is the Most Honest Road in the Himalayas

The pass does not welcome youBaralacha La sits at 4,890 metres, and it does not care that you drove fourteen hours to reach it. The road surface breaks apart in places. The wind comes sideways. There is no arch, no signboard with fairy lights, no dhaba with a cheerful owner…

Times Life · Aug 9