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How creative maps make air pollution more visible

Air pollution is often portrayed as something that affects entire cities. In fact, levels can vary enormously over just a few metres.

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July 4 fireworks on National Mall expected to cause hazardous pollution, Park Service warns: report

Internal National Park Service documents seen by The Washington Post suggest visitors should “avoid prolonged exposure” in unhealthy areas

The Independent UK

Nippon Steel takeover doesn’t mean safer, cleaner conditions, US workers and residents say

Pennsylvania families note promised investment has yet to deliver safer mills or cleaner air in the Mon Valley

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Voyage to the end of the world: floating lab to explore life in Arctic adrift in ice

An eight-month expedition will set off soon from Norway on a mission to find new species before the climate crisis and pollution changes the northern ocean for ever

The Guardian - UK

Public warned to avoid Fife beach following pollution incident

MEMBERS of the public have been warned to avoid entering the water at a beach in Fife following the discovery of “localised pollution” ...

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From WFH to 2x parking charge, these rules are now permanent in Delhi from Nov 1 to Feb 28

Delhi has rolled out a permanent winter anti-pollution plan, effective November 1 to February 28 annually. This framework mandates strict measures for vehicles, offices, and construction sites, including mandatory PUC checks for fuel, restrictions on older vehicles, and a 50% work-from-home policy for offices. The goal is to significantly curb…

The Economic Times

Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases

Nearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.

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Elon Musk offers Starlink discount to AI data center neighbors following air and noise pollution lawsuits — 50% off plans and free hardware rental

SpaceXAI is trying to win residents living close to the Colossus 1 and 2 data centers by giving them discounted internet access. However, critics say that this is just a PR stunt to help win the community, even as it battles two lawsuits based on air and noise pollution complaints…

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Delhi offers car owners $1,000 to scrap old vehicles – but will it solve the smog nightmare?

Car owners who trade in vehicles bought before 1 April 2020 for an electric model will receive a scrapping incentive of more than $1,060 (£840)

The Independent UK

Delhi notifies permanent Winter Pollution Master Plan; year-round PUC rule among key measures

Delhi has unveiled a permanent Winter Pollution Master Plan, effective annually from November 1 to February 28. This comprehensive strategy targets vehicle emissions, construction, and waste burning with stricter regulations. Notably, fuel will only be dispensed to vehicles with valid PUC certificates year-round. Demolition and construction face a ban from…

The Economic Times

Delhi EV Policy 2026 paves way for hydrogen-powered vehicles

Delhi's new Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 paves the way for hydrogen fuel-based vehicles within four years, aiming to curb vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution. The city plans to introduce two hydrogen-powered buses soon, with the Delhi Transport Corporation collaborating with NTPC for this initiative. This move signifies…

The Economic Times

Haryana scam shocker: IAS officer arrested on retirement day in ₹593-crore IDFC Bank fraud probe

In a significant development, the CBI apprehended senior IAS officer Pardeep Kumar on his retirement day in connection with a ₹593-crore Haryana government funds scam. Investigators allege Kumar's direct involvement in the siphoning of ₹169 crore from the Pollution Control Board, marking the largest loss in the wider fraud. This…

The Economic Times

Air quality is improving across Europe as report finds ‘steady decrease’ in major pollutants

Decades of environmental policy seem to be paying off, as Europe sees its air quality continuing to improve.

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Haze 'war room' opens in Vientiane

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has directed agencies to intensify measures against transboundary haze and PM2.5 pollution, beginning with the establishment of a new Forest Fire and Haze War Room in Vientiane.

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The Conversation

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit

To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms, it’s common sense to first get a detailed picture of who they are and where they are. My research shows what can be gained – by policymakers and the broader public – from detailed environmental data and highlights…

The Guardian - UK

Delhi plans to ban petrol rickshaws and scooters in effort to cut toxic fumes

Government hopes for 30% of city’s fleet to be electric by 2030, in move hailed as ‘gamechanger’ on air pollution

The Economic Times

Govt to amend Mumbai Police Act to plug loopholes misused by dance bars: Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to amend the Mumbai Police Act during the ongoing monsoon session to prevent dance bar operators from exploiting legal loopholes. The amendment aims to ensure licenses are issued strictly under dance bar provisions, closing avenues for operators to bypass regulations. Fadnavis also addressed…

The Independent UK

Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance

Climate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades

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10-year 'No Entry' exemption for first 1,000 electric medium-duty trucks under Delhi EV Policy

Delhi is offering a significant perk to the first 1,000 electric N2 trucks registered under its new policy: a decade-long exemption from 'No Entry' timings. This initiative, effective July 1, aims to accelerate the adoption of cleaner commercial transport and combat pollution, with the goal of a pollution-free city by…

The Economic Times

Nearly 4 in 10 Delhi EVs are two-wheelers, data shows; experts back EV adoption

Delhi is accelerating its electric mobility drive, with two-wheelers now forming nearly 40% of registered electric vehicles. The city plans to ban new petrol and CNG two-wheeler registrations from April 2028, aiming to curb significant transport-related emissions. Experts emphasize the need for regional policy alignment to maximize pollution reduction benefits…

Space

Light pollution may be erasing millions of dollars in value at US dark-sky parks

Researchers combined satellite data and visitor surveys at dark-sky parks to quantify the economic value of dark skies amid rising light pollution.

The Economic Times

No smartphones, internet or AI: This Karnataka boy from Chikkamagaluru, who learnt about space from encyclopaedias, now sends advanced satellites into orbit

A Karnataka village boy, Awais Ahmed, once reliant on encyclopedias for space knowledge, co-founded Pixxel, a company now orbiting Earth with its advanced satellites. This venture, born from childhood curiosity and a gap in satellite data, monitors vital environmental changes like crop health and pollution. Pixxel's innovative hyperspectral imaging technology…

The Guardian - US

Five Americans die every hour from toxic vehicle emissions, study finds

Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollution

The Economic Times

Proactively working on issue of stubble burning: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced a comprehensive action plan to combat Delhi-NCR pollution, with municipal corporations tasked with advance management strategies. The Centre is collaborating with the Agriculture Ministry on stubble burning and promoting mechanized dust control. Meanwhile, Delhi's Environment Minister urged District Magistrates to coordinate efforts with various…

The Economic Times

Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing act

Rice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use, and nutrient pollution. A study highlights how flooded paddies release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and intensive irrigation strains water resources. Fortunately, practices like alternate wetting and drying, alongside sustainable farming…

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