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Some leaders refuse to ‘measure what matters’ when it comes to climate crisis

People in frontline communities flooded by more intense storms, choked by industrial pollution and scorched by wildfires always come out on the short end.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Gove claims ‘Brexit freedoms’ mean pollution rules can be watered down

Housing secretary sparks environmentalist fury by ripping up so-called ‘nutrient neutrality’ rules

The Independent UK

England’s rivers at risk as Michael Gove rips up rules on new housing

Exclusive: Announcement set to anger environmentalists, but builders say nutrient neutrality laws are exacerbating housing crisis

The Guardian - UK

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TNPCB forms five-member panel to probe allegations of pollution around NLCIL thermal plants in Neyveli

TNPCB has formed a 5-member committee to probe pollution risks around NLCIL. The report found high levels of mercury, selenium, and flouride in drinking water from 20 locations. Visible deposition of pollutants of coal dust and fly ash caused respiratory issues, kidney disease, hair fall, and skin problems. Water samples…

The Hindu

How Under the Waves is bringing a touching personal story to life with an environmental message

Interview | Under the Waves devs chat to us about their narrative adventure inspired by oil pollution

GamesRadar

No 10’s Ulez stance reverses ‘decades of clean air progress’, says Sadiq Khan

Rishi Sunak’s lack of support for expanded scheme risks stunting Londoners’ lungs, says mayor in run-up to Tuesday’s launch

The Guardian - UK

Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians' health

Air quality in Canada has improved over the past several decades, and Canada’s air is among the cleanest in the world. But that progress is threatened by smoke from wildfires, which are becoming more frequent and more intense with climate change.

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Ulez expansion: Sadiq Khan accuses Government of ‘weaponising air pollution’

From Tuesday, the Ulez will be expanded to include the whole of the capital.

The Independent UK

Cities worldwide watch London to see if Ulez can get up to speed

Beside the obvious environmental benefits, one of the key questions for those following the expansion of the scheme is whether it adds up financially

The Guardian - UK

‘This is a public health crisis’: how the expansion of Ulez is affecting the daily lives of Londoners

Some welcome the low emissions zone, others question it … and many despise it. But almost everyone agrees something has to be done about air pollution in London

The Guardian - UK

7 best plants to reduce indoor air pollution

Want to improve your air quality at home? These plants can help

Tom’s Guide

Watch new NASA sensor measure US air pollution from space in real time (video)

The first images from NASA's new space-borne air pollution sensor reveal how levels of toxic pollutants change within a day across the United States.

Space

Death of 1,000 crayfish in Blue Mountains under investigation by EPA

Environment Protection Authority believes a pollution incident caused the event and are working with city council to identify the toxicant

The Guardian - AU

US coal plant closure emphasises health benefits of cleaner air

Decrease in hospital visits for heart problems shows impact could be greater than previously thought

The Guardian - UK

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The Conversation

How bees can monitor pollution for us – everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance

Our cities are complex places of work, industry and residential activities. This often makes it hard to pin down the spread of different contaminants throughout them.

The Independent UK

Study reveals how much carbon damage would cost corporations if they paid for their emissions

Economists calculate that the world's corporations produce so much climate change pollution, it could eat up about 44% of their profits if they had to pay damages for what they put out

Capital & Main

Pennsylvania Battle Over Climate-Warming Crypto Mines Intensifies

Legislation aims to rein in an unregulated industry with ballooning environmental effects.

Inverse

The Future of Clean Energy Could Be Beamed Down from Space

The idea has been around for decades, but space-based solar power is closer to reality now than ever, and could alleviate some pollution.

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France 24

Seine River events scrapped again, renewing doubts over Paris Olympics plan

High levels of water pollution in the Seine River caused two swimming events to be cancelled over the weekend, after two others successfully went ahead on Thursday and Friday. A year ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, organisers say there is no Plan B for swimming events set to be…

The Hindu

Absence of officials irks Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy expressed displeasure over officials for not attending DISHA meeting in Hyderabad. He asked why they skipped it for flyover inauguration. Railway officials said GHMC not cooperating, resulting in delay. Mr. Reddy suggested Collector coordinate between them. He was angry over State allocating 75 cents of…

Radio France Internationale

Seine pollution cancels Paris Olympics test events again

Pollution levels in the Seine river forced the cancellation of Saturday's test event for the para-triathlon at the Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

Man provides Delhi bizmen forged DPCC certificates, arrested

NEW DELHI: A 42-year-old man named Manish Poddar was arrested for allegedly duping people by providing them with fake Delhi Pollution Control Committee certificates, police said on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia’s president has a cough, air pollution could be the culprit

President Joko Widodo’s reported month-long cough has prompted government to address pollution; critics are sceptical.

The Hindu

Nalla Cheruvu, a haven for weed growth

Nalla Cheruvu was listed among 20 lakes to be developed and beautified by GHMC five to six years ago.

Evening Standard

Why is London called the ‘Big Smoke’?

Events after the Industrial Revolution left London in the dark and with a nickname that has stuck

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