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Where are the Best Places to See the Geminid Meteor Shower in the U.S. and Latin America?

The annual Geminids meteor shower will be active his week; here are the best places to see the astronomical event in Latin America

Latin Times

Finding a fix: Nigerian women lead drive to upcycle plastics

In Nigeria, where plastic pollution is still a huge problem, there is a rise of women-led schemes focused on fixes.

Al Jazeera

Andy Burnham rejects clean air zone that would charge drivers in Greater Manchester

Region’s mayor says increasing investment in buses and taxis would cut pollution more effectively

The Guardian - UK

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Michigan gives other states a lesson on speeding up transition to clean energy

Michigan’s commitment to fighting the pollution driving climate change is good news for communities of color that bear the burden of the effects of the crisis, but also for all Michiganders, Ben Jealous writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

8 ways to tone down the Christmas lights to help wildlife – and why we should

The Australian government has launched a campaign asking people to “switch off light pollution” to protect wildlife. So, what does the science say? Should we rethink Christmas lights?

The Conversation

Mumbai air improved but need to bring AQI under 50 for entire city: HC

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Monday observed that Mumbai’s air quality had improved since its last directions of November 10 in a suo motu PIL on air pollution but said the Air Quality Index (AQI) data submitted by the state largely showed "moderate" levels. But these could still hamper…

The Times of India

Environment Agency failed to find cause of toxic pollution near Windermere

Exclusive: Report finds agency did not properly investigate event that killed hundreds of fish in Cunsey Beck in 2022

The Guardian - UK

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No more hot air about air pollution

The Prime Minister should convene an all-party meeting urgently to set the ground for India’s fight to ensure safe and clean air

The Hindu

The EU wants to put a tax on emissions from imports. It's irked some other nations at COP28

The European Union’s plan to impose a tax on the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and China has sparked a debate at the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, as poorer countries argue that the tax will harm livelihoods and economic growth

The Independent UK

TDP will attract more companies to Kakinada SEZ in Andhra Pradesh and create employment for locals, says Nara Lokesh

TDP's Lokesh promises more employment in KSEZ, alternative ways to address marine pollution, withdrawal of G.O. 217, subsidy on fishing boats/nets, ₹5L compensation to families of fisherfolk who died during sea fishing, and debate on welfare to Backward Classes if voted to power in 2024.

The Hindu

High Court permits Yakshagana performance from dusk to dawn, subject to adherence to noise pollution rules

HC Karnataka permits Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari temple to perform Yakshaganas from dusk to dawn, subject to adhering to Noise Pollution Rules. Petitioner questioned DC's endorsement restricting performance to 5pm-12.30am. Petitioner argued practice of performing Yakshagana is from dusk to dawn. Petitioner gave undertaking to adhere to decibel norms, court asked…

The Hindu

What it means for an oil producing country, the UAE, to host U.N. climate talks

The United Arab Emirates is a major oil producing nation, and that's drawing attention to the role oil and gas has at this year's COP28 climate negotiations.

WEKU

E-Bikes: The Unlikely Solution to the Urban Mobility Crisis

You don’t have lung cancer, do you? And you don’t want to increase your risk of getting it, right?

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IIT-Madras researchers find home use products cause microplastic pollution

The authors of the study suggest that among the various sources contributing to the spread of microplastics in the environment, municipal wastewater is a major source.

The Hindu

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British Green Tech Company Wins Prize For Ocean Pollution-Reducing Washing Machine Device

Cleaner Seas Group's Indi microfibre filter captures 90% of shed microfibres, used by Coldplay on tour

The Guardian - UK

Paris mayor plans to triple SUV parking tariffs to cut air pollution

‘It’s a form of social justice,’ says Anne Hidalgo of move to target richest drivers to tackle climate breakdown

Dynamite News

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, overall AQI at 374

The air quality in the national capital was on Friday recorded in 'very poor' category on Friday. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at Anand Vihar, Delhi stood at 374 on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Indonesia's youth clean up trash from waterways, but more permanent solutions are still elusive

Young people have been at the forefront of environmental and climate change movements in recent years: initiatives like school strikes for climate action, protests at United Nations climate talks and around the world, and local clean ups have often been youth-led

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Bangkok Post

Govt sends out PM2.5 alert

The Interior Ministry has ordered provincial authorities to immediately start preventive measures against PM2.5 now the country has entered the high-pollution risk season.

France 24

Nigerian university students in torment over 300% fee hikes

Students are among the victims of Nigeria's rampant inflation, as they face tuition fee hikes of over 300 percent. Also, the clock is ticking down towards DR Congo's general elections, in which President Felix Tshisekedi is running for a second term. Plus, Nairobi hosts international talks on the reduction of…

The Hindu

Engulfed by pollution, Tadi, a tiny village in Andhra Pradesh, gasps for breath as it awaits relocation

Tadi villagers, exposed to severe industrial pollution, demand relocation to a safe place. The government has announced an alternative relocation solution and assured the release of special funds to improve the villagers’ health and provide them with alternate livelihoods. The YSR Congress Party has identified an alternate site at Peda…

The Independent UK

House backs GOP bill to block EPA rule on tailpipe pollution; slams plan as electric-vehicle mandate

House Republicans have approved a bill to block strict new tailpipe pollution limits proposed by the Biden administration, calling the plan a back-door mandate for electric vehicles

International Business Times UK

UK Ministers Accused of Misleading Public Amidst Scrapped Air Quality Regulations Controversy

On 31 December, two air quality regulations are slated to be removed from the statute book under the Retained EU Law (REUL) Act.

The Texas Tribune

Judge overrules Texas, strikes down air pollution permit for Gulf Coast oil terminal

A judge reversed a 2022 decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that involved its controversial “one-mile rule” to deny hearing requests.

Texas Observer

Texas Court Strikes Down Air Pollution Permit for Gulf Coast Oil Terminal

A judge reversed a 2022 decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) which involved its controversial “one-mile rule."

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