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Green Truckin': US Finalizes New Heavy-vehicle Pollution Standards

Following last week's crackdown on car emissions, President Joe Biden's administration on Friday unveiled finalized pollution standards for trucks, placing vehicle tailpipes at the forefront of his climate crisis agenda.

International Business Times

Can't sleep? Try watching a sunset, says sleep expert

Is watching a sunset the sleep hack you never knew you needed? An MD outlines its key benefits.

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Biden administration issues two new environmental rules

The Biden administration issued new environmental rules in the past month to require climate-related disclosures by certain public companies and to establish air pollution emissions guidelines.

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‘Ecocide in Gaza’: does scale of environmental destruction amount to a war crime?

Exclusive: Satellite analysis revealed to the Guardian shows farms devastated and nearly half of the territory’s trees razed. Alongside mounting air and water pollution, experts says Israel’s onslaught on Gaza’s ecosystems has made the area unlivable

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Over 2,400 Feet Of Boom Deployed After Key Bridge Collapse

Maryland Governor deploys boom to prevent pollution after Key Bridge collapse, showing commitment to environmental protection.

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Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution as a national disgrace ahead of Boat Race with Cambridge

NEW DELHI: The coach of Oxford's crew participating in the Boat Race has condemned the pollution in London's River Thames, labeling it a "national disgrace." Concerns arose after testing conducted by a campaign group revealed elevated levels of E.coli along a segment of the Thames in southwest London, where the…

The Times of India

Oxford Coach Decries Thames Pollution Ahead Of Boat Race

Oxford Boat Race coach criticizes Thames pollution, raising health concerns and calls for action. E.coli contamination and sewage spills prompt worries for...

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‘A national disgrace’: Oxford rail at River Thames pollution ahead of Boat Race

The University of Oxford’s rowing coach has labelled the pollution levels in the River Thames as a ‘national disgrace’ ahead of the Boat Race

The Guardian - UK

Record Sewage Spills Prompt Comedian Joe Lycett's Activism Against Pollution

Record high raw sewage spills in England prompt urgent action to address environmental and public health risks. Comedian-led campaign and government initia...

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Water companies in England face outrage over record sewage discharges

Call for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 months

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'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

Australia can slash climate pollution by three quarters this decade and enjoy prosperity, according to a plan that covers every sector of the economy.

AAP

Cars before people: how chaotic, polluted Dhaka is failing its elderly citizens

Pollution, traffic, noise – the busy streets of the Bangladeshi capital prohibit many who are ill or have limited mobility from leaving their homes, posing further risks to their health

The Guardian - UK

Disposal of offerings in Ganga, Yamuna: NGT allows DPCC, UPPCB to file responses within 4 weeks

National Green Tribunal allows DPCC and UPPCB to respond to pollution caused by worship offerings in Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

The Hindu

Only Puerto Rico Meets WHO Air Standards in the Americas, Study Shows

The United States duplicates UN standards in fine particulate matter levels, a key indicator to determine how polluted air is

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England won’t adopt EU river pollution rules for pharma and cosmetics firms

Campaigners say government is failing to match major step forward as bloc prepares to introduce ‘polluter pays’ principle

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Sleep-Deprived Nurse Puts An End To 50-Year-Old College Tradition

After hearing the same song blasting from a nearby college for days, this nurse decided to take matters into her own hands. The post Sleep-Deprived Nurse Puts An End To 50-Year-Old College Tradition first appeared on Bored Panda.

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How one German village exemplifies the cancer risk from wood burning

Residential heating with wood or coal can lead to significant air pollution, even in rural communities, researchers say

Evening Standard

More than a third of Brits experience skin issues from air pollution, survey finds

More than a third of British people have experienced skin problems caused by air pollution, according to a survey.

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Hyderabad eight times more polluted in 2023 vis à vis WHO standards

Hyderabad's air quality in 2023 meets national standards but falls far short of WHO guidelines.

The Hindu

How three major rivers in Kerala are struggling with pollution and the efforts to revive them

Purushan Eloor fights pollution in Periyar, S P Ravi addresses Chalakkudy river issues, and Friends of Bharathapuzha, works towards rejuvenating Bharathapuzha.

Al Jazeera

US releases ‘strongest ever’ car pollution rules in push for EV transition

The new environmental regulations fall short of more ambitious goals previously set by the Biden administration.

International Business Times

Biden Admin Unveils Strict Auto Standards To Speed Electric Shift

President Joe Biden's administration announced Wednesday revised pollution standards for cars and trucks meant to accelerate the US auto industry's shift to electric to mitigate climate change.

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Dutch Court Rules Against Aviation Sector Over Noise Pollution

Dutch court rules in favor of residents near Schiphol Airport, emphasizing the need to address noise pollution concerns over aviation interests.

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Taxpayer-funded petrochemical plants are polluting communities, report finds

A fleet of new plastics plants in the U.S. often release illegal levels of air pollution, even while receiving big tax breaks from state and local governments, the report found.

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Hazardous smog chokes 50 provinces

Fifty provinces were blanketed with hazardous levels of PM2.5 dust on Tuesday morning and 13 of them, mainly in the North, with seriously harmful levels of pollution.

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