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From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCR

The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to significantly reduce air pollution in the region. Owners of older vehicles can get incentives to switch to cleaner BS-VI or electric vehicles. The scheme will benefit over two lakh vehicle…

The Economic Times

Uttar Pradesh targets 35% cut in NCR pollution, rolls out tougher vehicle curbs

Uttar Pradesh aims to cut air pollution in the NCR by 30-35% by 2026. A 'No PUCC, No Fuel' policy will enforce pollution under control certificates for all vehicles. The state will also support replacing older trucks and buses with cleaner models. These steps are part of a larger effort…

The Economic Times

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems

Picture a pile of trash the size of Manhattan and taller than one and a half Empire State Buildings. That’s how much plastic waste the world is predicted to be generating every year by 2050 if nothing is done to change course.

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There are thousands of dirty old drill sites in Colorado. The state gave oil firms a $1bn pass

Investigation reveals regulator let firms off the hook on cleanup bonds despite backlog that will take decades to clear

The Guardian - US

It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?

Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas

The Guardian - UK

River pollution threat persists

The government should treat transboundary pollution in the Kok River basin as a national agenda issue, the National Health Commission Office (NHCO) says, as the threat to locals' health and incomes persists.

Bangkok Post

HEALTH ALERT: Chicago Ozone Crisis Enters a New Phase — Air Pollution Action Days Are Coming Earlier, Hitting Harder, and Exposing 9.4 Million Residents to Lung Damage

The greater Chicago metropolitan area was placed under an Air Quality Alert this week as the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day, warning that ground-level ozone had reached concentrations classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" — and was forecast to worsen into Wednesday.

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Famous alphonso mango is facing existential crisis this year

Ratnagiri's Alphonso mango growers are facing a challenging season due to weather disruptions that significantly reduced production. This has led to higher prices and increased sales of lookalike mangoes, raising concerns about the authenticity and future identity of the GI-certified fruit.

The Economic Times

10 darkest regions on Earth where you can get the clearest views of planets, stars and the Milky Way

In a world increasingly illuminated by artificial light, truly dark skies have become a rare treasure. According to researchers, more than 80% of the global population now lives under light-polluted skies, making it difficult to see anything beyond the brightest stars from many urban areas. Yet a handful of remote…

The Times of India

PCD extends probe into blackened Saraburi canal

Closer inter-agency cooperation is needed to trace the source of illegal waste discharges after the Takhe canal in Saraburi turned black, says the Pollution Control Department.

Bangkok Post

Austrian protesters shut Brenner motorway on Saturday over pollution

Thousands of demonstrators blocked Austria’s vital Brenner motorway on Saturday to protest rising traffic noise and pollution. The eight-hour shutdown of the transit corridor between Germany and Italy disrupted travel.

Euronews

Is Bangkok a good place to live?

“Bangkok is amazing, absolutely wonderful.” “It’s easy to build a future.” “The number one problem is traffic jams.” “Bangkok is great if you have money.” These were some of the responses we heard when we asked the question: Is Bangkok a good place to live?

Bangkok Post

Chicago Issues Air Pollution Alert as Unhealthy Ozone Threatens 9.4 Million Residents

The greater Chicago metropolitan area is under an active Air Quality Alert this week after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day, warning that ground-level ozone has reached concentrations categorized as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."

Medical Daily

Why does it rain every darn weekend?

IN FOCUS: The Memorial Day holiday stretch was the wettest Vermont’s city of Burlington had seen in over 100 years as many other areas also experienced a near-total washout. Julia Musto asks experts if this will be the new summer norm

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Air pollution slows lung growth during childhood, research shows

The more air pollution breathed in during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood, the slower the lungs developed all the way up to early adulthood, researchers found

International Business Times UK

University Of Leicester Warns UK Air Pollution Permanently Stunts Child Lungs To Trigger Early Heart Disease

A University of Leicester study reveals UK children face lifelong health risks from air pollution, with reduced lung capacity leading to increased heart disease risk in adulthood.

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution slows lung growth during childhood, UK study shows

Researchers find breathing more air pollution can slow lung development all the way up to early adulthood

AAP

FED:Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Australian companies are missing out on opportunities to save money and pollution with electric trucks due to a lack of support and inconsistent rules.

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Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Australian companies are missing out on opportunities to save money and pollution with electric trucks due to a lack of support and inconsistent rules.

The Independent UK

Researchers fear another hot summer could further cripple Florida’s already struggling coral reefs

Decades of warming oceans, disease outbreaks and pollution have already decimated more than 90% of Florida’s coral cover

The Economic Times

Elon Musk defends AI ambitions as IPO reveals trouble

Elon Musk insists that his artificial intelligence venture xAI remains a serious competitor, pushing back against mounting doubts after revelations that the supercomputing facilities built to power his own AI models are being rented out to a rival. It has also landed a Pentagon contract worth up to $200 million…

The Economic Times

Coal gasification scheme open to private sector, govt to provide 30-year coal linkage: MoS Dubey

The Indian government is fully opening its coal gasification scheme to private sector players. Investors are assured of 30-year coal linkage support to encourage large-scale investments. The scheme welcomes independent participation or joint ventures. The government will support cost-effective technologies for Indian coal. Projects near coal production sites will reduce…

The Economic Times

From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bed

The Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attributed to low water release from Haryana and extreme heat, exacerbating pollution and making the river resemble a seasonal water body rather than a flowing river.

The Guardian - UK

Blossoming among spoil heaps: how 1,000 years of lead mining gave birth to banks of pansies and pennycress

Calaminarian grassland is a rare habitat where plants thrive in soils contaminated by heavy metals. But should these toxic meadows be protected or allowed to fade away?

Budget and the Bees

Environmental Exposures and Alzheimer’s: Government Focus on Hidden Risk Factors for Women

Growing research is changing how experts think about brain health, especially for women. Scientists have long focused on genetics, aging, and lifestyle when studying dementia, but attention is now shifting toward environmental exposures and Alzheimer’s. From air pollution to industrial chemicals, researchers are examining how everyday surroundings may quietly influence…

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