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Mahakumbh waters unsafe for bathing: A report finds faecal bacteria 13 times over safe limit

A Central Pollution Control Board report filed in the National Green Tribunal reveals that at several ghats in Prayagraj, where crores of devotees are attending the Mahakumbh, the water is unfit for bathing. In some locations, faecal coliform levels – indicating human and animal waste – were 13 times the…

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Air pollution may be higher inside your home than outdoors

A new study reveals that people may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good. Read further on Dynamite News:

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River water Quality shows Improvement, but fecal contamination remains a concern: CPCB Report

In a recent report, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj: Here's how it can impact human health

The Ganga River holds immense religious importance, attracting millions of devotees who take a holy dip in its waters, especially in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. Recent reports from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have raised alarming concerns about the presence of faecal coliform bacteria in the river at…

The Times of India

Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds

The chemical compounds that block UV rays may lead to bleaching of coral and a decrease in fish fertility

The Guardian - UK

‘It is going to be terrible’: a senior in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ prepares for Trump’s dismantling of hard-won environmental progress

Robert Taylor recently lost his wife to a long-term illness he linked to chemicals produced by a nearby plant, and now the Trump administration is preparing to scrap pollution reforms in the area

The Guardian - US

Sydney’s archaic sewerage system a ‘significant’ source of microplastic pollution into the sea

Malabar wastewater plant discharges 5.4bn to 120bn microplastic particles each day, CSIRO report says, prompting calls for more advanced treatment processes

The Guardian - AU

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Scientists reveal surprising factor that may prolong pregnancy

New research suggests that people who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy have longer pregnancies than people who are not exposed to these conditions.

LiveScience

Cambridge scientists turn pollution into fuel in climate breakthrough

Solar-powered reactor takes inspiration from photosynthesis to turn CO2 into car fuel

The Independent UK

New Mexico Fights Over Oil and Gas Enforcement Funding

Powerful senator threatens Environment Department with funding cuts, its secretary with investigation.

Capital & Main

Car brake dust can be more harmful than diesel exhaust – new study

Exposure to air pollution is associated with around seven million premature deaths per year across the world. When we think of urban air pollution, diesel exhaust emissions are often portrayed as a key culprit – rightly so, given previous research findings. However, our latest research shows that dust from brake…

The Conversation

Brake pad dust can be more toxic than exhaust emissions, study says

Research shows move to electric vehicles may not be enough to enable pollution from cars to be eradicated

The Guardian - UK

London High court probes Shell over Niger Delta pollution claims

The High Court in London commenced a hearing to address allegations that the oil company Shell has polluted vast areas of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, particularly in regions traditionally claimed by the Ogoni people.

Radio France Internationale

US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds

Suppressants a ‘major’ source of toxic pollution that causes heavy-metal levels to spike in the environment

The Guardian - US

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Trump sucks the air out of paper straws with new ban. How the environmentally-friendly device has drawn so much ire

Eco-friendly straw options may coming with surprisingly scary health effects

The Independent UK

Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk

Most of the world's population is exposed to polluted air and or those living in cities with chronically bad air, the smog might feel inescapable

The Independent UK

The plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay

Straws might seem insignificant, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade

The Conversation

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Lung cancer cases are increasing in people who have never smoked, especially in women, a new study by the World Health Organization’s cancer agency has found.

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The Future of Sustainable Packaging: Why Compostable Packaging is the Answer

In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of consumer consciousness, the packaging industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Conventional plastic packaging, with its long decomposition timeline and contribution to global pollution, is no longer a viable option

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RS MP Milind Deora tables key Parliamentary report on air quality management in NCR

The report focused on a specific rule related to stubble burning, a major contributor to the region's hazardous air pollution levels. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Best eco-friendly houseplant tools – 9 ways to protect your indoor plants from microplastics

Microplastics can harm plants and even end up in your food. The best eco-friendly houseplant tools can help keep your houseplants free from plastic pollution

The Texas Tribune

Project 2025 adviser takes the reins at EPA region including Texas

Scott Mason IV, a former deputy energy secretary for Oklahoma and member of the Cherokee nation, is the new administrator for the region that covers Texas and four neighboring states.

International Business Times

Did Cuts To Shipping Emissions Spur More Global Warming?

Could a sudden drop in pollution from cargo vessels criss-crossing global shipping lanes be inadvertently making the world hotter?

Newslaundry

Feb 10, 2025: What is Delhi’s Municipal Corporation doing to fix the capital’s air?

Today on Aaj Ka AQI, Avdhesh Kumar took stock of Delhi’s air outside the headquarters of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The PM 2.5 levels ranged between 200 and 210, PM 10 between 230 and 240, and the pollution level was officially categorised as ‘serious’.

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of lung cancer in UK

Exclusive: Health experts and cancer charities say findings should serve as wake-up call to ministers

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