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Chemicals in plastics far more numerous than previous estimates, report says

At least 3,000 more chemicals are in plastics — from food packaging to toys to medical devices — than previously estimated by environmental agencies, a report said

The Hindu

Thai Tourist Hotspot Chiang Mai Tops World's Most Polluted Cities

Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai was blanketed by hazy smog Friday, as residents and visitors to the usually picturesque northern city were left wheezing in the toxic air.

International Business Times

Londoner launches app to help commuters avoid most polluted and noisiest parts of Tube

A young London innovator has launched a free smartphone app to help passengers avoid the most polluted and noisiest parts of the Tube.

Evening Standard

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Paris 2024 Hopes To Be Model For Lower-carbon Olympics

This year's Paris Olympics will use renewable energy, serve lots of vegetarian meals and heavily restrict plastic bottles, but can an event involving so much construction and international travel ever be environmentally sustainable?

International Business Times

Tube staff working on most polluted lines tend to be off sick more, study finds

Some drivers were exposed to more than twice as much dust as staff working on Tube station platforms

Evening Standard

Air pollution levels have improved in Europe over 20 years, say researchers

But 98% of Europeans live in areas WHO says have unhealthy levels of PM2.5

The Guardian - UK

Legal action could end use of toxic sewage sludge on US crops as fertilizer

Intent to sue federal regulators charges they have failed to address dangerous levels of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ known to be in sludge

The Guardian - US

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Kerala govt deposits ₹335 crore in ring-fenced account for waste management projects

Kerala government has deposited about ₹335 crore to a separate, ring-fenced account of the Department of Local Self-Governments towards setting up common sewage and faecal treatment plants to check pollution of the Vembanad and Ashtamudi lakes, among other projects.

The Hindu

The Guardian view on low-traffic neighbourhoods: spread the word – these schemes work

Editorial: Rejecting green transport policies was a backwards step by Rishi Sunak. New research proves it

The Guardian - UK

7 simple ways to improve air quality in your home without a purifier

Don’t have an air purifier? Try these other surprising ways to improve air quality in your home and to help you breathe easy.

Tom’s Guide

Row over possible River Cam bathing spot frequented by Darwin and Lord Byron

Proponents of ‘bathing waters’ designation say it would force action on sewage but others worry about impact of more visitors

The Guardian - UK

Meghalaya’s Byrnihat most polluted ‘city’ in India

Meghalaya’s Byrnihat, an industrial town on the border with Assam, was the most polluted city in India during February, data released by the CREA said.

The Hindu

Ulez helped London cut road pollution faster than rest of UK, report says

Exclusive: Sadiq Khan hails ‘remarkable progress’ on air quality, with NO2 pollutants lower last year than in lockdown year of 2020

The Guardian - UK

New reservoir will fuel petrochemical expansion on Texas coast

Blocked in Louisiana, Formosa Plastics looks to grow around Lavaca Bay instead. But it and other interested industrial plants are waiting for more water.

The Texas Tribune

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Noxious weeds to help fuel proposed biomass power plant near Singleton

Redbank biomass generator would burn 850,000 tonnes of waste wood

The Guardian - UK

Ammonia levels four times higher in Europe’s farming regions, study finds

Agriculture produces 80% of ammonia in air which forms particle pollution when it reacts with traffic emissions

Evening Standard

Environment Agency says white foam at Teddington Lock was natural occurrence as sewage row intensifies

Row comes after MP Sarah Olney had described the scene at Teddington Lock as ‘absolutely disgusting’ and ‘clear environmental hazard’

The Guardian - US

‘Explosive growth’ in petrochemical production poses risks to human health

New report warns of deadly health risks from fossil fuel pollution, including alarming rise in neurodevelopmental issues

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Republican-Led States Challenge Biden's Tougher Soot Pollution Standards

Republican-led states challenge EPA's stricter soot pollution rule, while EPA emphasizes health benefits. Ongoing debate between environmental protection a...

The Guardian - UK

Microscopic plastics could raise risk of stroke and heart attack, study says

Scientists link tiny particles in blood vessels with substantially higher risk of death

The Hindu

Sorry state of affairs in TS Pollution Control Board, says HC

Hyderabad High Court criticizes Telangana Pollution Control Board officials, orders overhaul for transparency in functioning.

Evening Standard

Short-term exposure to air pollution kills one million people globally every year, says study

Researchers say breathing in pollutant PM2.5 for a few hours can cause premature death

Evening Standard

We saved the ozone layer - now we must do the same with plastic pollution

Plastic production has soared from 2 million tonnes in 1950 to 348 million tonnes in 2017

The Hindu

Nitish launches pioneering climate strategy at Bihar Climate Action Conclave in Patna

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Bihar Climate Action Conclave, launching 26 projects worth ₹108.33 crore from the Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change

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Plastic coffee cups tamped out in nation-first ban

Caffeine addicts will have to get used to compostable cups or bring their own after Australia's first ban on plastic-lined takeaway coffee cups took effect.

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