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Private school run driving 27% increase in air pollution in south London, campaigners say

Studies point to a considerable increase in emissions when both state and private schools are open

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Scrutinising the LG’s role in the Yamuna clean-up

In January 2023, the National Green Tribunal formed a high-level committee to tackle pollution in the Yamuna. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena was made its chairperson.

Newslaundry · Jan 16, 2025

Revealed: drinking water sources in England polluted with forever chemicals

Exclusive: Water industry calls for PFAS ban after analysis of sampling data shows contamination across country

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

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Get nature-friendly farming ‘right’ to meet legal green goals, watchdog warns

Progress to improve the environment slowed under the last government and Labour is not yet doing enough to get back on track, a watchdog said.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Chicken poo a factor in housing moratoriums, MPs told

Agricultural pollution in rivers has led to a halt on housing in areas along the border between England and Wales.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

3M knew firefighting foams containing PFAS were toxic, documents show

Exclusive: Newly uncovered documents reveal chemicals giant was aware ‘environmentally neutral’ products did not biodegrade

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

‘A trash can for the US’: anger in Mexico and Canada over toxic waste shipments

Exclusive: US companies are increasingly shipping toxic waste to other countries, where some argue it poses a risk

The Guardian - US · Jan 15, 2025

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The air in 12 Texas counties exceeded federal soot standards. Only four may face consequences.

Critics say TCEQ is erroneously using a federal rule to exclude counties that are failing federal soot rules.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 15, 2025

‘High-risk sites’: where are the UK’s ‘forever chemical’ hotspots?

An Environment Agency report has identified more than 10,000 ‘high-risk sites’ contaminated with PFAS

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

RAF bases are hotspots of ‘forever chemical’ groundwater pollution, MoD documents show

Sampling results show ‘extremely concerning’ concentrations of PFOS and PFOA at sites across UK

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

Los Angeles Wildfires Fueled By Climate Change, Study Finds

Learn how human-induced pollution and climate change worsen Los Angeles wildfires, with over 60 square miles scorched and 12,000 structures destroyed.

Private school run in south London linked to 27% rise in air pollution

Campaigners say pollution levels in street in Herne Hill were far higher when private schools were open

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico – where a ‘toxic cocktail’ of pollution emerges

A Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab investigation finds very high levels of lead and arsenic in homes near a factory processing US toxic waste

The Guardian - US · Jan 14, 2025

Ministers to appeal against river pollution ruling won by Yorkshire anglers

High court had ruled government was not meeting legal duty to clean up Costa Beck near Pickering

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

Cost to clean up toxic PFAS pollution could top £1.6tn in UK and Europe

Exclusive: Costs of UK cleanup will reach £9.9bn a year in UK if emissions of ‘forever chemicals’ remain uncontrolled

The Times of India · Jan 13, 2025

'Orange alert' for Delhi-NCR; dense fog expected: Here's what it means for health and how to stay safe

Dense fog conditions are likely to prevail in Delhi NCR, according to the India Meteorological Department. An orange alert was issued regarding the same. Air quality monitoring stations in Delhi have reported concerning pollution levels across the city. According to CPCB data, the AQI of the national capital recorded 285.…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025

King Charles’s childhood school among 1000 Scottish sites to break environment rules

NUCLEAR sites, King Charles’s childhood school and a famous battlefield were among nearly 1000 sites across Scotland which broke environmental…

District Of Columbia Sues Federal Government Over Anacostia Pollution

The District of Columbia sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River, citing toxic waste dumping and environmental harm. Legal action highlig...

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The Guardian - US · Jan 10, 2025

‘It feels apocalyptic’: Californians on the loss and devastation from LA wildfires

Residents share their stories of evacuation, destruction of homes, and air pollution amid ongoing blazes

Capital & Main · Jan 10, 2025

How Climate Change Fueled Deadly Los Angeles Fires

A whipsaw swing from very wet to very dry weather exposed millions to flames, smoke and pollutants.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

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

Salon · Jan 10, 2025

The lingering toxicity of wildfires

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

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 Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

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

Oil Developer Recognized For Reducing Light Pollution In New Mexico

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

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