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Antibiotic Resistance is Rising, and Scientists May Have Identified This Unlikely Culprit

A new global study suggests the connection between air pollution and antibiotic resistance strengthened over time worldwide.

Inverse · Aug 10, 2023

State government orders closure of eight tyre pyrolysis units in Humnabad of Bidar district

#KALABURAGI: Govt orders closure of 8 tyre pyrolysis units & 2 pharma plants in Humnabad to reduce emissions & ensure pollution-free env. KSPCB to take strict steps to prevent pollution in Kolhar Industrial Area. #ProtectEnvironment.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Air pollution linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. In 2019, it caused over 1.27 million deaths worldwide – and it’s projected that antimicrobial resistance (which includes bacterial resistance to antibiotics) may contribute to ten million deaths per year by 2050.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023

Sewage lawsuit: Which water companies are involved and who could receive a payout?

Claims of under-reporting pollution incidents and overcharging customers will result in legal action against six English water corporations

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

London ambulance response times improve after ‘challenging’ Spring period

Responses to Category One and Two calls both see marked improvement

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

AI can help forecast air quality, but freak events like 2023's summer of wildfire smoke require traditional methods too

Wildfire smoke from Canada’s extreme fire season has left a lot of people thinking about air quality and wondering what to expect in the days ahead.

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023

Public could receive hundreds of millions as water firms face sewage lawsuit

Class action legal claim on behalf of 20 million householders in England and Wales could top £800m in compensation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules

Utilities argue proposed EPA power plant rules are too strict, while environmental groups say they should reduce climate pollution even more.

WEKU · Aug 8, 2023

Report finds several environmental and pollution issues affecting villagers in and around the two power stations in Neyveli and Cuddalore

Chennai-based 'Poovulagin Nanbargal' and 'Manthan Adhyayan Kendra' released a report highlighting health hazards caused by two thermal power stations and a mine in Neyveli and Cuddalore. Findings showed high levels of mercury, selenium and fluoride in drinking water sources, air and soil pollution, and lack of adequate health facilities. Report…

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Air pollution linked to higher mental health service of dementia patients: Study

Exposure to relatively high levels of air pollution is associated with increased use of community mental health services by people with dementia, according to a large long-term study published in the open-access journal BMJ Mental Health. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2023