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Chiang Mai had the world’s worst air pollution again on Tuesday morning, with an air quality index (AQI) of 180, according to the air-pollution monitoring website IQAir.

Bangkok Post

OPINION - The Leader podcast: ‘Air quality shouldn’t be political, it’s a health issue’

Research from Imperial College London suggests ‘air pollution is damaging at all stages of life’.

Evening Standard

Villagers concerned as plans for new traveller site tipped for approval

Neighbours feel it could diminish the standard of living for residents, cause increased traffic on country lanes and lead to a loss of privacy and light pollution in the area

Nottingham Post

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App won't end pollution

Nineteen years after Na Phra Lan district in Saraburi -- which is home to a number of major stone mills and cement plants -- was declared a pollution control zone, the government surprised the whole nation by announcing that it is planning to develop a "web-based app" to collect local…

Bangkok Post

Air pollution can cause miscarriage and low sperm count, report finds

"Each breath we take contains a complex mixture of pollutants"

Irish Mirror

Glasgow researcher bids to reduce pharmaceutical pollution across Scotland

It is estimated that pharmaceuticals contribute to 25% of the NHS's carbon emissions, and a researcher is looking at encouraging alternate ways to treat mental health problems.

Glasgow Live

Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds

From foetal development to dementia, 10 years of studies show the adverse impact of air pollution.

Al Jazeera

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Senator’s bill would fine Texans for multiple environmental complaints that don’t lead to enforcement

The bill would impose fines when residents make more than three complaints to the state environmental agency in a year if they don’t result in enforcement action. Critics warn the bill would discourage people from reporting pollution.

The Texas Tribune

SA's River Murray Dark Sky Reserve to feature at United States' Smithsonian museum exhibition

One of the clearest, darkest places to see the stars in Australia is being showcased at a Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History exhibition about light pollution in the United States.

ABC News

From sperm count to cancer: Air pollution damages every stage of life, research shows

Drawing from more than 35,000 studies in the last 10 years, new research has found that air pollution can reduce sperm count and damage foetal growth

The Independent UK

Plastic action or distraction? As climate change bears down, calls to reduce plastic pollution are not wasted

Climate change, pollution and overfishing are just a few problems that need addressing to maintain a healthy blue planet. Everyone must get involved – but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start.

The Conversation

Web-based app to track residents' health status

The Ministry of Public Health has developed an application to monitor the health of residents in tambon Na Phra Lan, in Saraburi's Chalerm Prakiat district, due to growing concerns over air pollution from the area's limestone mines and concrete factories.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart's triumphs, challenges

Despite encountering challenges, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains committed to fulfilling his promises of creating a vibrant city where everyone can thrive and enjoy a high quality of life.

Bangkok Post

Noise pollution is a health risk that few can escape

Letters: From aircraft to selfish neighbours, noise pollution seems unavoidable even in the countryside, and the government is moving at a glacial pace to tackle it, say our readers

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Radio France Internationale

G7 nations pledge ambitious goals for fossil fuel exit, plastic pollution

The countries of the G7 group pledged on Sunday to "accelerate" their "exit" from fossil fuels in all sectors, but without setting a new deadline, and decided to jointly target zero new plastic pollution by 2040.

Space

International Dark Sky Week 2023 begins today to combat the light pollution crisis

International Dark Sky Week 2023 runs from Saturday, April 15 and Saturday, April 22 to ensure that policymakers aren’t in the dark about the problem of light pollution and its effects.

Wales Online

Consequences of quarter of people in the UK flushing wet wipes down the toilet

They have become a staple in most of our lives

Chicago Sun-Times

Elevated air pollution, ozone found in Chicago near Lake Michigan, expressways

Northwestern University scientists say pollution levels they studied were highest over the lake and in lakeside neighborhoods and near expressways.

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EPA proposal on pollution standards covers a lot of ground

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed pollution standards for cars and trucks are raising some eyebrows, particularly as it relates to timelines.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: EPA wants to speed up EV switch. Good, the planet needs it

The Biden administration just proposed hitting the accelerator on the transition to electric vehicles. If these ambitious new rules are enacted, the U.S. could make major progress in fighting climate change.

The Conversation

Microplastics: 77% more found in River Thames during lockdown may be due to discarded face masks and PPE – research shows

At a first glance the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to have a positive impact on the environment, with significant decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, and transport-related noise, air and light pollution.

ABC News

Darwin businessman Michael Anthony fails in bid to overturn pollution notice conviction

A Darwin developer and businessman who failed to comply with requests to remove 15,000 tonnes of construction waste from the Darwin Harbour loses a second attempt to appeal his conviction and $300,000 fine.

Bangkok Post

Air pollution expands in North, upper Northeast

Unhealthy levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometres or less in diameter (PM2.5) were recorded in 23 areas, mostly in the North, with the worst levels found in Chiang Mai, the Pollution Control Department reported on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Finkl Steel withdraws plans to add more furnaces to Southeast Side facility

Community members gather at Olive-Harvey College for a listening session with the Illinois EPA to voice their concerns with Finkl’s plan, and other area pollution issues. Finkl executives were a no-show.

Bangkok Post

Tourists shun choking Chiang Mai

Hazardous pollution levels in northern Thailand have left Chiang Mai choking under thick smog, with local residents worried about the impact on tourism — and their health.

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