The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Dutch government to rein in flights at Schiphol Airport

The Dutch government plans to cut the maximum number of flights allowed each year at the country’s busiest aviation hub, Schiphol Airport, in an attempt to reduce noise and air pollution

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

NHRC notice to Environment Ministry on air pollution impacting life expectancy

The rights panel has issued notice to the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, seeking a report within four weeks.

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2022

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 · Jun 24, 2022

Malampuzha reservoir pollution in focus

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

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022

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

Birmingham Post · Jun 23, 2022

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 · Jun 23, 2022

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 · Jun 23, 2022

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 · Jun 22, 2022

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

This latest pledge is on another harmful pollutant

Bristol Post · Jun 22, 2022

ILC Iron and Steel unit ordered to be closed down

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The Hindu · Jun 22, 2022