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UK gave airlines 4.4m free pollution permits in 2021, study finds

Government generosity meant industry could pollute for free, and airlines were left with 900,000 excess permits they could keep or sell

The Guardian - UK

Swimming and Surfing, Gazans Savor a Cleaner Sea

Palestinians in the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip are rediscovering the pleasures of the Mediterranean Sea, after authorities declared the end of a long period of hazardous marine pollution. "It has been a year since I entered the water," said 22-year-old surfer Sabah Abu Ghanem. "As soon as I enter the water…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Study: Reducing air pollution helps build strong brain development in children

Having a portable air cleaner at home can help in reducing the impact of air pollution on children's brain development, according to a recent study. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Two Aussies Have Helped Curb Plastic Pollution With This Wooden Surfboard We Love To See It

Made from lightweight timber Paulownia trees, the surfboards use isolated air chambers. This makes it almost impossible to flood which then cuts out the need for all of that toxic foam and plastic.

Pedestrian.tv

Cardiff Council's new climate change cabinet member on city's 'startling' air pollution figures

The cabinet member for the newly created post, Caro Wild, said tackling air pollution will be a top priority

Wales Online

Malampuzha reservoir pollution in focus

Huge quantity of waste collected from catchment area in clean-up drive

The Hindu

Cardiff Council's new cabinet member for climate change Caro Wild on pollution and congestion charges

Caro Wild said addressing air quality issues in the city is a top priority

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Cosmic dust from Venus is inspiring new air pollution-busting technology

Reducing carbon emissions from roads, railways and shipping requires implementing a range of solutions simultaneously. As far as cars are concerned, cutting the number of journeys altogether (by making it easier for people to walk and cycle and improving public transport), changing the fuel in vehicles and making the most…

The Conversation

US Steel part of groundbreaking study to snatch carbon emissions from the air and store them in concrete

U.S. Steel Corp.'s Gary Works in Indiana will be the site of a study exploring the capture of carbon dioxide emissions from the air and storing them in concrete as a way to help reduce air pollution and battle the climate crisis.

Tribune News Service

Texans tell environmental agency: Stop being reluctant to regulate industry

A report from the state Sunset Advisory Commission found that Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners have become “reluctant” regulators and often encourage industry to “self police.”

The Texas Tribune

Marvin Rees signs clean air pledge days after announcing Clean Air Zone delay

This latest pledge is on another harmful pollutant

Bristol Post

ILC Iron and Steel unit ordered to be closed down

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The Hindu

Study reveals reducing air pollution helps build strong brain development in children

Having a portable air cleaner at home can help in reducing the impact of air pollution on children's brain development, according to a recent study.

Dynamite News

Canada to ban single-use plastics by the end of the year in ‘historic’ move

‘This is a historic step towards beating plastic pollution and keeping our communities, lands and oceans clean,’ says environment minister

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River sewage causes stink in by-election campaign as Lib Dem candidate’s son ‘falls ill after swimming’

Exclusive: Tiverton and Honiton hopeful Richard Foord said 12-year-old son left vomiting after taking dip in polluted River Culm

Evening Standard

Imperial College’s multi-million pound research bid to make air travel pollution free

Engineers and scientists at a top London university are working on a radical scheme to find out how to make air-travel pollution free.

Daily Mirror

Millions of adults regularly suffer symptoms of air pollution - while in their own homes

A third of adults have suffered allergy symptoms like sneezing or itchy eyes, while a quarter have experienced ongoing fatigue

Evening Standard

Dr Ranj warns of the hidden danger of indoor air pollution on children and young adults

EXCLUSIVE The TV doctor has spoken out after a new survey found a concerning lack of understanding on the subject

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The Hindu

Research by AITAM students on air pollution makes waves

IISc sanctions funding of ₹20 lakh to the start-up

Al Jazeera

Canada announces ban on single-use plastics in ‘historic step’

New regulations will prohibit sale and import of ‘harmful’ plastics, with some time for businesses to adjust.

The Guardian - UK

Government retracts ‘unlawful’ pollution guidance for England’s farms

Advice that allowed farmers to spread manures in a way that risked polluting waters has been changed by Defra

Bangkok Post

A push for sustainability

In 2014, Romtham Khumnurak -- a student at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University (TU) -- enrolled in TU 100 Civic Engagement, which required students to observe TU's waste management system. After Romtham saw a large stinky garbage pile there, it dawned on him that everyone is involved in…

The Hindu

The EPI may rankle but India can recast policies

The country ought to adopt a dashboard approach to indicators, modelled on the Stiglitz-Sen-Fitoussi proposal

Salon

Clean Water Act’s 50th anniversary

This critical law could use a refresh to help meet our current challenges.

The Conversation

The air in South African Highveld cities smells foul in the winter: here's why

People living in South Africa’s biggest city Johannesburg have been subject to pungent smells in the air similar to rotten eggs. It’s not the first time citizens have complained about the smell which is related to polluted air. We asked Rebecca Garland an expert in air quality and climate change…

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