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US environmental agency fast-tracking new PFAS approvals for semiconductors

Hastened reviews of compounds as industry ramps up could increase pollution from likely toxic chemicals

The Guardian - US

Average water bill in England and Wales to rise by 36% over five years

Firms accused of forcing households to pay for years of underinvestment after Ofwat agrees to increases to help fix sector

The Guardian - UK

Just four fines issued for wood-burning complaints in a year in England

Law around illegal wood burning in smoke-control areas is not being enforced, campaigners say

The Guardian - UK

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NZ’s dairy industry faces an uncertain future – its fate now lies in its ability to adapt

New Zealand’s dairy sector faces an uncertain future due to several challenges, including water pollution, high emissions, animal welfare concerns and market volatility.

The Conversation

EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump

The Environmental Protection Agency has granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035

The Independent UK

Toxic Waste Dumping In Toms River Causes Environmental Concerns

Toxic waste dumping in a Jersey Shore community causes Toxic Waste Dumping In Toms River Causes Environmental Concerns billion in damages. Save Barnegat Bay contests a settlement with BASF over pollution at a former ...

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Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate

A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages

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Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets

As AQI surpasses 440, constructions halted, older vehicles restricted, and schools under review

The Independent UK

Study examines women’s proximity to incinerators and chemical level in breast milk

Researchers find winds affecting emissions from incinerators play role, though diet still thought to be largest factor

The Guardian - UK

Pollution exposure linked to mental health hospital admissions, says study

Researchers from St Andrews found rise in nitrogen dioxide exposure associated with higher admissions

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution linked to hospital admissions for mental health, study suggests

The impact of four pollutants was tracked between 2002 and 2017 on people included in Public Health Scotland data.

The Independent UK

Delhi NCR: Air quality touches 'severe category'; Crosses 400 mark

Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classified the local air quality in the "Very Poor" category. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Government breached environmental rules over sewage overflows, watchdog finds

The Environment Department and regulators have two months to confirm they will take required steps to remedy the situation – or face court.

The Independent UK

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

The regulator has sent a notice to each of the authorities setting out steps it wants to see taken to put the situation right

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Can U.N. summits save the planet? A faltering year of talks brings up questions about the process

In the past few months United Nations-sponsored negotiations to tackle climate change, plastic pollution, loss of global species and a growing number of deserts have either outright failed or come out with limited outcomes that didn’t address the scale of the problems

The Guardian - UK

Swimming status of Ilkley’s River Wharfe in limbo over sewage pollution

Stretch of river in West Yorkshire was first to get bathing status in 2020 but has since recorded poor water quality

Dynamite News

GRAP stage 3 re-imposed in Delhi amid very poor air quality

The CAQM, responsible for protecting and improving the quality of air in NCR and adjoining areas, introduced a revised plan to combat winter pollution on December 13. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Growing oil industry support for methane reduction rule could help it survive Trump’s return

Texas regulators are taking public comment about how they should implement an EPA rule to reduce methane leaks from the oil and gas industry.

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The Times of India

How is air pollution endangering your health and what can be done about it?

Air pollution impacts over 99% of the global population, according to WHO linking it to a 20% rise in respiratory diseases.

The Times of India

Air pollution and the unseen threat to newborns: The science behind preterm births

Urban air pollution is derived largely from the combustion process of fossil fuels. Vehicle emissions contain many toxic compounds, mainly carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, ozone, lead, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and particulate matter. Particulate matter is a complex mixture of microscopic particles and liquid droplets composed of all these…

The Times of India

Short and long-term effects of air pollution on vision: What you need to know

Air pollution is one of the most pressing environmental and health crises in modern India. While its impacts on respiratory and cardiovascular health are well-documented, its effects on vision and eye health are often overlooked. With cities like Delhi facing hazardous air quality levels year-round, it is essential to understand…

The Guardian - UK

Public anger over water bill rises is justified, says UK environment secretary

‘Complete reset’ of water industry needed in face of poor service, pollution and leaks, says Steve Reed

The Times of India

5 biohacks for better health this winter season

Whenever most people tend to think of winter related health issues, the first things that come to their mind are probably issues like dry skin, respiratory infections, hypothermia, and pollution or smog related issues. These issues, while not trivial, have easy solutions like moisturizing, masking, wearing winter clothes, working from…

The Guardian - US

White US neighborhoods have more EPA air quality monitors, study finds

Disproportionate placement of devices leaves communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants

The Guardian - UK

Wood heating could be worse than thought for rural air, study suggests

Research at Slovenian village finds particle pollution once air settles in valley reaches levels of the most polluted cities

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