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Why Dermatologists Are Telling Patients to Stop Washing Their Face at Night

You've probably heard it a hundred times. Never go to bed without washing your face. So why are some dermatologists suddenly telling patients to stop doing exactly that? It sounds like terrible skincare advice at first. After all, your skin collects dirt, sweat, sunscreen, and pollution throughout the day. But…

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India's Fishing Communities and Dolphins: A Coastal Coexistence Passed Down Through Generations

The Dolphins That Follow the NetsIn Chilika Lake, Odisha's vast brackish lagoon, Irrawaddy dolphins and fishermen have developed a working rhythm that marine biologists have studied for decades. The dolphins herd fish toward the shore and toward the nets. The fishermen, reading the dolphins' movement, cast at the right moment.…

Times Life

Water security fears grow

A series of emerging reports in recent weeks concerning tight water supplies and river pollution in central and northern Thailand mean the nation is now facing a challenging water security situation, experts say.

Bangkok Post

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Revealed: London's 10 new wild swimming and revitalised beauty spots

Sir Sadiq Khan announces his 10-year plan to clean up the capital’s rivers, which he said had suffered from ‘decades of neglect and pollution’

Evening Standard

Better guacamole? How avocado import rules helped cut Mexico’s water pollution – it holds lessons for future US trade deals

At picnics and World Cup watch parties across the United States this summer, people have been reaching for bowls of chips and guacamole. Most of that guacamole is made from avocados grown in Mexico – on orchards that, in what might come as a surprise, contribute less water pollution today…

The Conversation

Beneath the ocean lie 8,500 forgotten WWII shipwrecks. Many are still filled with oil

Scattered across the ocean floor worldwide are more than 8,500 shipwrecks classified as potentially polluting, most dating back to World War I and World War II, still carrying an estimated 6 billion gallons of heavy fuel oil within their corroding hulls. As these vessels approach or pass the century mark…

The Times of India

‘Be more French’: Sadiq Khan urged to impose speed limit cuts and driving restrictions during high ozone pollution

During heatwaves, harmful ozone gas forms near the ground when other pollutants react together in strong sunlight

Evening Standard

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Delhi sets ambitious EV targets in bid to tackle chronic air pollution

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The Independent UK

Delhi's electric dream meets a charging reality

Delhi aims to make most new vehicles electric by 2027. The policy offers subsidies and registration fee waivers for electric vehicle buyers. New three-wheelers and small trucks must be electric starting in 2027. Two-wheelers will follow suit the subsequent year, boosting cleaner transport. Success depends on expanding charging infrastructure and…

The Economic Times

Delhi introduces new EV targets to curb air pollution. But some motorists aren’t on board

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on noise pollution: keep it down

Editorial: New research linking the issue to Parkinson’s disease adds to the evidence of serious health repercussions from traffic volume and other sources

The Guardian - UK

For decades, zinc smelters polluted Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain; crews later used mushroom compost and aircraft seeding to help vegetation return

Palmerton's Blue Mountain suffered severe environmental damage from zinc factory emissions. Heavy metals altered the landscape, harming vegetation and wildlife habitats. Restoration efforts focused on improving soil conditions and re-establishing plant cover. Aircraft distributed materials to treat difficult-to-access contaminated areas. The long-term work demonstrates ecosystem recovery after careful land treatment.

The Times of India

In 1990, Congress created a cap-and-trade programme to cut acid-rain pollution from power plants; over decades, SO₂ emissions fell by more than 95%

The Acid Rain Program significantly cut sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. This initiative utilized a cap-and-trade system for flexible pollution reduction. Over three decades, emissions dropped by over ninety-five percent. Acid deposition and its environmental impacts have also measurably declined. The program remains a successful example of long-term environmental…

The Times of India

Govt proposes three-year PUCC validity for BS-VI vehicles

The Centre has proposed extending the validity of Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) for BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old from one year to three years, while introducing a staggered renewal schedule based on vehicle age and emission norms to reduce compliance burden and reflect cleaner vehicle technology.

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In 1969, Ohio’s Cuyahoga River caught fire for the 13th recorded time; decades of pollution controls later, restrictions on eating its fish were lifted

A 1969 river fire became a symbol of industrial pollution nationwide. This event spurred public support for environmental protection programs. Decades of restoration efforts invested billions in cleaning the river. Fish consumption advisories were lifted as contamination levels declined. Wildlife has returned, and the river is now enjoyed by many.

The Times of India

In 1969, Chattanooga was declared America's worst city for particulate pollution; three years after imposing strict controls, every major polluter met the new standard

Chattanooga was once the nation's most polluted city due to industrial emissions. Local officials implemented stricter pollution regulations which improved air quality significantly. Within three years, all pollution sources in Hamilton County met new standards. The city later met federal clean air standards and attracted new investment. Chattanooga's sustained effort…

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'It sounds like someone set up a vacuum, like in your living room': Michigan residents sue AI data center emitting noise 24/7 — company fined for industrial noise ordinance violations, offers to buy homes from residents

Residents of Dowagiac, Michigan, filed a case against a data center for generating noise pollution 24/7 for over two years. They said that the site has violated city noise ordinances but hasn't made any improvements.

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Private companies could ruin the night sky for the entire world, and international law can't stop them

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can single-handedly approve space projects that will change the night sky around the world. The international community can do very little against it.

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The Economic Times

Ahead of Diwali season: Central Pollution Control Board opposes 'green crackers' production over prohibited barium nitrate usage; SC to settle the dispute

Supreme Court will decide whether next-generation green firecrackers can be commercially produced in India after two central government bodies took contradictory positions on the matter. While CSIR-NEERI approved the formulations for reducing pollution, CPCB objected on grounds that they still contain barium nitrate, a chemical the court itself had banned.

The Times of India

Wales planted ~120,000 hectares of conifers for timber; decades later, researchers linked heavily forested catchments to acidic, salmon-poor streams

Wales planted fast-growing conifer trees for timber, leading to more acidic rivers and fewer salmon. Decades later, researchers observed these environmental effects in affected areas. This experience shows that tree planting alone is insufficient for climate and biodiversity goals. Improved forest management and reduced pollution have since aided river ecosystem…

Bangkok Post

City to deploy eco inspectors

Bangkok will establish environmental inspectors to strengthen law enforcement, reduce pollution risks and improve public health across the city.

The Times of India

California painted an entire neighbourhood's roads a lighter colour; pavements became 5°C cooler, although the air fell by only about 0.2°C

A California experiment showed reflective coatings lowered road temperatures significantly. These cool pavements increase surface albedo, reflecting more solar radiation. However, traffic and pollution reduced the coating's effectiveness after one year. Cool pavements alone cannot entirely prevent urban overheating. Cities must combine this with green spaces and shade for better…

Euronews

Wildfire smoke is crossing borders as climate change intensifies Europe's blazes

"Climate change, wildfires and air pollution is a vicious circle," says Clean Air Fund CEO Jane Burston – and toxic particles can travel thousands of kilometres.

The National (Scotland)

Warning issued as illness-causing pollution found at popular Fife beach

"Pollution has been identified by SEPA at Aberdour beach and exposure may cause illness."

The Guardian - UK

Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution

Exclusive: Eight companies expect to be covered by the ban for 2025-26, the Guardian can reveal

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