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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 - US · Dec 14, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2024

How Legal Actions Are Driving Environmental Change Today

Lawsuits are at the forefront of the fight for a healthier planet. From battling pollution to challenging governments on climate inaction, courts have become key battlegrounds. These legal actions push boundaries and force accountability where other efforts fail.

inkl · Dec 13, 2024

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Air pollution has contributed to 16 million deaths in India in the past decade – new study

Several schools in Delhi close during winter for at least two weeks because of high air pollution levels. Every winter, widespread crop burning in north India and weather conditions add to the already high air pollution levels from traffic, industry and waste burning, which build a thick smog, block sunlight,…

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024

The impact of winter pollution on lung health

The increase in respiratory illnesses that are often associated with winter conditions is partly due to seasonal air pollution. Air quality tends to deteriorate when temperatures are low, particularly during the interplay of climatic conditions, increased fossil fuel use, and natural events like temperature inversions. The following paper investigates the…

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2024

Air pollution likely killed millions of Indians over a decade, study finds

Some 3.8 million deaths from 2009 to 2019 can be linked to air pollution levels staying above national air quality guidelines

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas

A 2021 ruling found the oil giant committed more than 16,000 violations of the Clean Air Act at its Baytown refinery and plant.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 12, 2024

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CECO or ZWS: Which Is the Better Industrials Stock to Buy Hitting 52-Week Highs

Two industrials stocks in the pollution and treatment controls industry hit 52-week highs on Tuesday. Both are on a roll but one is worth buying for the long haul more than the other.

Barchart · Dec 11, 2024

The least environmentally friendly cruise companies ranked – with passenger favourites near bottom

Hurtigurten came out on top while Carnival brands ended up at the bottom

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

North Macedonia Protests Demand Better Air Quality

Protesters in North Macedonia demand government action to combat severe air pollution crisis, with thousands participating in protests for cleaner air.

‘I have to live in a cocoon’: locals in Pennsylvania feel ‘sacrificed’ for Shell plastics plant

Residents accuse the oil firm of overstating the benefits of its Pennsylvania ethane plant – and playing down the harms

The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2024

Can Ayurvedic detox practices really help fight pollution?

Pollution is one of the most pressing challenges of modern life, affecting our environment and health. While air purifiers and masks offer temporary protection, a sustainable solution lies in detoxifying our bodies to combat the harmful effects of pollution. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian holistic healing system, provides powerful detox practices…

The Times of India · Dec 11, 2024

New York Appeals Dismissed PepsiCo Plastic Pollution Suit

New York state this week appealed the dismissal of a pollution lawsuit against soda giant PepsiCo, accusing its single-use plastic packaging of posing a scourge on waterways and public health.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2024

Citizens against smog: Protesters in North Macedonia demand action against pollution

Protesters across North Macedonia have taken part in demonstrations to demand better air quality in cities that are among the most polluted in Europe

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

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The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2024

Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, scientists say

Filter performs well in removing plastic pollution from water and Chinese researchers say it appears to be scalable

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2024

US supreme court hears oil railway case with environmental protections at stake

Backers of blocked Utah railway proposal want justices to narrow scope of 50-year-old environmental legislation

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Thames Water debt hits £15.8bn but boss hails turnaround progress

The crisis-hit utility reported a jump in pollution incidents and said a ruling by Ofwat later this month will be fundamental to its future

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Thames Water reports 40% rise in pollution incidents as debts swell

The company blamed an especially wet spring and summer as it reported 359 pollution incidents during the period.

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AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Exhausted: Australia lags Europe, US on car pollution

Vehicles are getting bigger but more efficient, a transport study has found, but Australia is still being lapped by other nations on low-emission cars.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

‘It is ambitious, but ambition builds the world’: can the Gambia’s bold plan to cut plastic pollution work?

Tourists flock to the country’s dazzling beaches, but its vast, smoking waste sites tell a different story – one that the government is keen to change

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024

Unveiling the Antarctic ‘plastisphere’, a unique and potentially hazardous new ecosystem – new research

Antarctica, the world’s most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity goes, plastic debris inevitably follows.

Dynamite News · Dec 9, 2024

Delhi: Air quality remains 'poor'; Layer of smog limits visibility

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Delhi was recorded 231 as of 8.00 am on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India · Dec 9, 2024

Astaxanthin: A powerful antioxidant defence against rampant pollution

India is suffering from an unprecedented pollution crisis - it is now the second-most polluted country in the world, with air pollution making up the biggest threat to the health of the population. Exposure to major air pollution shortens life expectancy by an average of five years. Certain regions have…

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024

Market-driven approaches to plastic pollution won’t end inequalities – and waste pickers are speaking up

In Busan, South Korea, talks on a global treaty on plastic pollution, which were held from November 25 to December 1, ended in failure. Negotiations are due to resume at a later date.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

New Mexico seeks record $47.8M fine for excess air pollution by natural gas processor

New Mexico environmental regulators have issued a $47.8 million fine on allegations of excess air pollution at a natural gas processing facility in a prolific oil production region

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