Full list of Newcastle parking charges as prices to rise at more than 170 sites in April Hourly parking tariffs at council-run parking locations across Newcastle will be increased by 20 or 30p Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2023
Revealed: the 10 worst places to live in US for air pollution A Guardian analysis using cutting-edge modelling developed by researchers tracks deadly PM2.5 levels The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2023
US neighborhoods with more people of color suffer worse air pollution Exclusive: Cutting-edge analysis of fine particulate levels by area reveals shocking disparities: ‘The underlying variable that is most predictive is systemic racism’ The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2023
Dust unsafe in more than 50 provinces PM2.5 levels were above the safe threshold in 55 provinces on Wednesday morning, the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation reported. Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023
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 · Mar 8, 2023
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. Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2023
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 · Mar 7, 2023
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 · Mar 7, 2023
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 · Mar 7, 2023
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 · Mar 7, 2023
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 · Mar 7, 2023
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 · Mar 6, 2023
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. AAP · Mar 6, 2023
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 · Mar 6, 2023
Belfast Live · Mar 6, 2023 NI Primary schools asking parents to stop poisonous car idling A child’s exposure to pollution is significantly higher during school time
AAP · Mar 6, 2023 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.
The Times of India · Mar 6, 2023 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.
Salon · Mar 5, 2023 Justice Dept. sues Louisiana polluters "EPA is finally treating this health crisis for what it is — an emergency"
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023 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 · Mar 4, 2023 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 · Mar 4, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023 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 · Mar 3, 2023 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 · Mar 3, 2023 Shipping is causing a carbon nightmare Eighteen U.S. companies’ cargo ships are causing an "onslaught of pollution,” report finds.
The Times of India · Mar 3, 2023 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…