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DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterway

The Independent UK

The lingering toxicity of wildfires

Climate change is making wildfires more common and more severe. The pollution is killing us

Salon

Warmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future?

Challenges of hitting net zero emissions are often discussed, but little focus is given to the gains of living in a low-carbon world

The Guardian - UK

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In Los Angeles, people snap up air filters and wear masks against smoke pollution

People are taking precautions as multiple wildfires cause poor air quality across a wide swath of Los Angeles County

The Independent UK

Oil Developer Recognized For Reducing Light Pollution In New Mexico

Efforts to reduce light pollution in New Mexico benefit stargazing, safety, and environmental conservation.

Top News

EPA to require municipal waste incinerators monitor for toxic emissions

New rule hailed as major step toward reining in source of local toxic air pollution that hits low-income neighborhoods

The Guardian - US

Delhi’s air pollution can shorten lifespan by 12 years, warns lung specialist

While breathing polluted air can shorten the human lifespan by nearly 5.3 years, the air pollution crisis in Delhi is so severe that it can reduce human life by almost 12 years, says a leading lung specialist in the national capital.

Newslaundry

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How the world fell in love with plastic without thinking through the consequences – podcast

Every year, 400 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide, and every year, approximately 57 million tons of plastic pollution is created. And yet in November, the latest round of negotiations on the first legally binding international treaty on plastics pollution ended without an agreement.

The Conversation

82 cities used less than 66% of NCAP funds in the last 5 years to combat pollution

If you’ve ever lived in north India during the winter and struggled to breathe, you’re likely familiar with the acronym NCAP – the National Clean Air Programme. Launched by the environment ministry, it sets clear air targets for 131 cities that are required to reduce particulate concentration in the air.

Newslaundry

Wildfires bring pollution hazards for unhoused people in LA: ‘Like breathing in lead’

As officials urge people to stay indoors, those experiencing homelessness struggle to shield themselves from toxic air

The Guardian - US

Stargazers' delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution win praise

Advocates for limits on indiscriminate outdoor lighting that are increasingly obscuring night skies worldwide are recognizing efforts by an oil and natural gas developer to reduce scattered light in New Mexico

The Independent UK

Charges against 34 people dropped over plastic pollution protest at Unilever HQ

CPS says there is not enough evidence to proceed against Greenpeace activists who blockaded firm’s London office

The Guardian - UK

3 ways Trump’s EPA could use the language of science to weaken pollution controls

Environmental issues were conspicuously absent from the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, but moves by President-elect Donald Trump’s first administration and his leadership picks for his next administration offer clues to what may be ahead.

The Conversation

Jan 8, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from the Commission for Air Quality Management’s office

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For episode 11, Newslaundry went to the Commission for Air Quality Management's office on Wednesday.The PM 2.5 reading at the commission’s office was around 150, and PM 10 about 170. Importantly, the…

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The Guardian - UK

Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution

Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty

Newslaundry

Jan 7, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from Central Pollution Control Board’s office

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For the tenth episode, Newslaundry went to the Central Pollution Control Board’s office on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Roman Empire’s use of lead lowered IQ levels across Europe, study finds

Widespread use of metal caused estimated 2- to 3-point drop in IQ for nearly 180 years of Pax Romana

Newslaundry

‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat

Delhi’s toxic air is often in the news, but few talk about a major source of this pollution located in the heart of the city.

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Dynamite News

Pollution curbs under GRAP 3 revoked in Delhi-NCR after air quality improves

The decision comes after the Sub-Committee on GRAP reviewed the air quality data and the IMD/IITM forecasts, noting a downward trend in AQI levels. Read further on Dynamite News:

Cycling Weekly

8 ways to make your diet more sustainable

Like any engine, the human body runs on carbon-emitting fuel. Anita Beanexplains how to power your rides as sustainably as possible

The Guardian - UK

Venus rewards stargazers with appearance next to moon

Second rock from sun visible with naked eye in clear skies in areas with low light pollution

Newslaundry

Reporters Without Orders Ep 353: How NYT broke the story of Okhla plant ‘poisoning’ locals

In November last year, there were a flurry of reports in the Indian media on a waste-to-energy plant in Delhi’s Okhla that causes significant health risks to people living nearby.

Dynamite News

CAQM invokes GRAP 3 restrictions amid rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR

CAQM has directed the authorities in the region to immediately implement curbs prescribed under stage 3 to prevent further worsening of the situation, an official order stated. Read further on Dynamite News:

Radio France Internationale

French farmland tainted by widespread microplastic pollution, study finds

French researchers have found microplastics in more than three-quarters of agricultural soil samples tested across the country, raising fresh concerns about plastic pollution beyond the oceans.

The Texas Tribune

A former shrimper tries to revive Matagorda Bay and its fishing industry with $50 million pollution settlement

Five years after Diane Wilson’s landmark settlement with Formosa Plastics, she’s directing the money toward reviving “the bay and the fishermen.”

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