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PM2.5 levels were above the safe threshold in 55 provinces on Wednesday morning, the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation reported.

Bangkok Post

PM2.5 dust at unsafe levels in 55 provinces

Fine dust levels were above the safe threshold of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³) in 55 provinces, bar the South, on Wednesday morning, the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation reported.

Bangkok Post

LA residents who drive less are exposed to more air pollution, study finds

LOS ANGELES — Despite the conventional wisdom, not everybody drives all the time in Los Angeles. Those who don’t, it turns out, pay more of a price in terms of the air they breathe than major car commuters, according to a new study.

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Mask use urged as haze fastens grip

A pulmonologist from Siriraj Hospital has suggested people wear masks to protect themselves from dust pollution as the number of patients with respiratory diseases continues to rise, especially among children.

Bangkok Post

New Study Shows Air Pollution is Literally Everywhere

The study published in "Lancet Planetary Health" shows that 99.99 percent of the world has has some level of a dangerous pollutant.

Inverse

Long COVID linked to air pollution exposure in young adults – new study

Although COVID-19 infections are typically less severe in young adults, that doesn’t mean they aren’t still at risk of complications from COVID-19. For example, around one in 25 adults aged over 16 have reported suffering from long-term COVID-19 symptoms after their first infection. For some, these symptoms lasted for almost…

The Conversation

When it comes to smog, Cook County in Illinois is the worst neighbor in the country, EPA finds

CHICAGO — When it comes to lung-damaging smog, Chicago and the rest of Cook County are the nation’s worst neighbors.

Chicago Tribune

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How a monument to my great-great-grandfather could help tackle the scourge of plastic pollution

A newly restored drinking fountain commemorates my ancestor. We need more to tackle the horror of so many discarded bottles, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Minister confident of pollution safeguard’s success

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is confident of the success of a proposed pollution safeguard mechanism, despite the Greens' concerns with the scheme.

The New Daily

Minister confident of pollution safeguard's success

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is confident of the success of a proposed pollution safeguard mechanism, despite the Greens' concerns with the scheme.

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Haze and blazes hit North

Haze pollution is exceeding safe levels in 36 provinces, particularly in the North, while Bangkok and surrounding provinces will remain blanketed in smog for two more days.

Bangkok Post

NI Primary schools asking parents to stop poisonous car idling

A child’s exposure to pollution is significantly higher during school time

Belfast Live

Pollution sensing backpacks to help kids breathe easier

Melbourne school children are set to hit the streets kitted out in special air quality monitoring backpacks as part of a study to monitor pollution.

AAP

Air pollution level in Delhi-NCR this winter was lowest for season since 2018: CSE

NEW DELHI: According to the latest analysis of air pollution levels by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), this winter saw the cleanest air in the Delhi-NCR region since large-scale monitoring started in 2018.

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Justice Dept. sues Louisiana polluters

"EPA is finally treating this health crisis for what it is — an emergency"

The Independent UK

Recycling lake litter, Ugandan makes innovative tourist boat

Africa's Lake Victoria is plagued by pollution and a decline in water levels partly due to climate change

The Guardian - UK

Battle for clean air: the row raging over London’s ultra-low emission zone

A planned extension to the capital’s ‘Ulez’ has become a political battleground as opponents take legal action to stop it while others say drastic action is vital to fight pollution

Bangkok Post

Solutions sought as North ravaged by toxic PM2.5

The National Environment Board (NEB) will beef up preventive measures against PM2.5 ultrafine dust after 17 northern provinces have seen smog pollution hit crisis levels.

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Adam Bandt says Greens could support key Labor climate policy if fossil fuels developments paused

Greens leader says party will negotiate in good faith on proposals that deal with the ‘untenable’ opening of new coal and gas mines

The Times of India

Rs 60 cr slapped on polluting units, Rs 44 cr recovered: Haryana chief secretary

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana govt has imposed a penalty of Rs 60 crore on the polluting units. Out of these Rs 44 crore has been recovered by Haryana State Pollution Control Board and Rs 15 crore by State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority Haryana.

Salon

Shipping is causing a carbon nightmare

Eighteen U.S. companies’ cargo ships are causing an "onslaught of pollution,” report finds.

The Times of India

Why mango is the best fruit for your skin

Mango is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which are both essential for healthy skin. Vitamin A helps to reduce wrinkles and blemishes, while vitamin C helps to boost collagen production and protects the skin from free radicals. Mango is also high in antioxidants, which can help combat…

Birmingham Post

Winvic Construction fined £160,000 for polluting brook at East Midlands Gateway

Water near East Midlands Gateway site was apparently ‘running red with silt pollution’

Tribune News Service

Tijuana sewage isn't only in Imperial Beach waves. It's in the air. And San Diegans are breathing it

SAN DIEGO — Sewage pollution spilling over the border from Tijuana into the San Diego region not only threatens the health of surfers and swimmers but potentially those simply breathing the air.

The Guardian - US

Not a breath of fresh air: study finds sewage bacteria in ocean spray

Pathogens such as E coli, norovirus and salmonella can be blown miles into coastal communities after a rainstorm

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