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UK Government hands out billions in 'pollution permits' for nothing

SCOTS are being asked to join a campaign to stop the UK Tory Government from handing out “pollution permits” for nothing.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2023

Missouri pollution is so bad it hurts other states. Power plants ordered to cut emissions

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released an order Wednesday which instructs Missouri, along with 22 other states, to reduce its air pollution levels.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Hoping for a breath of fresh air

Environmental activists and experts are urging the next government to support the Clean Air Bill before parliament to address PM2.5 problems and reduce health impacts from air pollution.

Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2023

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Aaditya Thackeray writes to Centre about rising air pollution in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Yuva Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday wrote to the Centre raising the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. In the letter he mentioned about widespread construction activities and lack of effective supervision to control them.

The Times of India · Mar 18, 2023

Recycling America’s chicken poop sounds great – unless you live next door

Biogas promises to be a solution to farm country’s animal waste problem. But a Delaware community is concerned it could lead to more pollution

The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2023

Government handed out £300million in free 'pollution permits' to UK airlines

The UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme is meant to reduce carbon emissions by forcing big polluters to buy permits for each tonne of carbon they emit, and has seen Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways receive millions of pounds worth of free permits

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

National Environment Board bans burning across North

The National Environment Board (NEB) on Wednesday backed stronger measures to deal with air pollution from fine particle matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5). It ordered all 17 provinces in the North to cease burning activities until the end of April.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2023

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High Court review to look at River Wye pollution

A large amount of organic manure has been spread over the land to facilitate the poultry industry's rapid growth near the River Wye, which as a result, has lead to a substantial increase in levels of phosphorus in the soil

Wales Online · Mar 15, 2023

The EPA's new 'good neighbor' rule targets downwind pollution by power plants

Nearly two-dozen states will have to cut harmful industrial emissions of nitrogen oxide and other pollutants, improving air quality for millions of people living in downwind communities.

WEKU · Mar 15, 2023

EPA 'neighbor' rule cuts downwind pollution by power plants

A new “good neighbor” rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with smog-causing pollution they can’t control

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

One Government Minister's St Patrick's trip abroad causing more pollution than one Irish household in a year

A household in Ireland creates 11 tonnes of C02e per year on average, while a car produces 3 tonnes

Irish Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

Fines for breaking US pollution laws can vary widely among states – that may violate the Constitution

It’s expensive to pollute the water in Colorado. The state’s median fine for companies caught violating the federal Clean Water Act is over US$30,000, and violators can be charged much more. In Montana, however, most violators get barely a slap on the wrist – the median fine there is $300.

The Conversation · Mar 15, 2023

Chicagoans sue Army over pollution

“Our community is fighting back and saying ‘no more.’”

Salon · Mar 15, 2023

A New Satellite Will Track Dangerous Chemicals in Unprecedented Detail

NASA and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory will debut the TEMPO instrument to monitor air quality like never before.

Inverse · Mar 15, 2023

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Pedestrian.tv · Mar 15, 2023

A New Study Suggests Sydney’s Air Pollution Is At Levels Deemed Unsafe By WHO My Skin Agrees

Maybe this is why my face and throat is always fkn itchy.

Bangkok Post · Mar 14, 2023

Chiang Mai pollution slows tourism

Chiang Mai tourism operators are hoping the province's unsafe levels of PM2.5 air pollution lessen later this month as the Songkran holiday draws near.

Bangkok Post · Mar 14, 2023

Chiang Mai frets, holding its breath

Chiang Mai tourism operators are anxious, hoping the province's unsafe levels of PM2.5 air particle pollution subsides later this month as the Songkran holiday draws near.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Air pollution hindering mating of fruit flies by reducing output of male scent

Study shows high ozone levels make males emit fewer pheromones to attract females, which may lead to population decline

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The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Fruit flies are struggling to recognise different sexes because of ozone pollution

Female flies were found to be less interested in males exposed to ozone and much slower to respond to their courtship behaviour

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023

Air pollution in NSW causes 603 premature deaths and costs $4.8bn a year, study finds

Long-term research into Sydney air quality suggests most people in region are exposed to air pollution at levels considered unsafe by the WHO

Bangkok Post · Mar 14, 2023

Parties go to war against dust scourge

Both the Democrats and the Pheu Thai Party have promised to tackle the air pollution problem, including passing the long-overdue Clean Air Act.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023

Mobilise to fight PM2.5

PM2.5 dust pollution appears to be worse. Not only worse than during almost three years of the Covid-19 pandemic but in previous years as well.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

Three ways the world can take action on the plastics crisis

From enzymes that eat polyester clothing to policy effectiveness, the University of Portsmouth is at the forefront of research into ways to end the scourge of plastic pollution

The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2023

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in toilet paper around the world

Research finds waste flushed down toilets and sent to sewage plants probably responsible for significant source of water pollution

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023

Smog rising in North, wind relieves Bangkok

Unhealthy levels of fine dust remained high in the northern provinces on Monday, held there by stagnant air, while a southerly wind was easing the pollution in Greater Bangkok.

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