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UN head declares ‘ocean emergency’ as global leaders gather in Lisbon

António Guterres says the world must turn the tide of rising sea levels, ocean heating, acidification and plastics pollution

The Guardian - UK

Plastic pollution in Nigeria is poorly studied but enough is known to urge action

In recent years, the amount of plastic in the environment has become a global concern. With the world population approaching eight billion, more and more plastic and plastic-derived products are being used and discarded. An estimated 367 million tonnes (367 billion kg) of plastic were produced in 2020 alone –…

The Conversation

Angry farmers block Dutch highways to protest pollution plan

Farmers driving tractors are blocking highways in the Netherlands in the latest protest sparked by a government pledge to rein in pollution emissions, a move that will hit the country’s agriculture sector

The Independent UK

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Mayor Marvin Rees slammed for Bristol Clean Air Zone delays

“Nobody would accept six years of failure to act if polluted tap water was leading to hundreds of deaths per year"

Bristol Post

Australia’s emissions climbed in Coalition’s final year as transport and fossil fuels wiped out gains during Covid

New data shows carbon pollution rose 0.8% in 2021 as manufacturing, agriculture and gas bounced back from pandemic lockdowns

The Guardian - AU

Farmland fire: Bavla unit fined Rs 1.8 crore

AHMEDABAD: After the state pollution control board began remedial measures of a private farmland of Rasam village, another private farmland in Bavla taluka with similar issues has come to light.

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh: Vizag police destroys 630 modified silencers

VISAKHAPATNAM: As many as 631 modified silencers that were being illegally used by motorcycles and had been seized by Vizag city traffic police at various locations in the city were crushed under road roller on Sunday to spread awareness against noise pollution and a silent warning against the violators.

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Lanarkshire MP supports global air pollution action day

Every year, air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths in the UK.

Daily Record

How bad air, weather adding to outdoor workers’ burden in Delhi

NEW DELHI: A new study says that poor air quality and extreme weather events increase the burden on the health of outdoor workers in Delhi. The lack of effective mitigation measures and policies, lengthy working hours and varied work locations aggravate the workers’ exposure to air pollution.

The Times of India

Copper, all in a tangle

An advertisement in the papers last week had the industry in Tamil Nadu sit up and take notice. The contentious Sterlite Copper plant has put out a notice of its intention to sell its plant in Thoothukudi. Pollution issues not withstanding, industrialists said that if this announcement was true, there would…

The Hindu

Obtain valid pollution under control certificate or face action: Delhi govt to vehicle owners

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Saturday asked vehicle owners to obtain valid pollution under control certificate (PUCC) to avoid penal actions, including disqualification of their driving licence for three months, in a move to control pollution in the national capital.

The Times of India

Chandigarh: Electric bus of 2nd batch to hit roads on June 28

CHANDIGARH: To reduce air and noise pollution and dependence on fossil fuels, UT administrator Banwari Lal Purohit, accompanied by MP Kirron Kher, will flag off the first vehicle of the second batch of 40 electric buses on June 28 from Punjab Raj Bhawan.

The Times of India

NHRC issues notice to Centre on “air pollution cutting life expectancy”

Takes suo motu cognisance of media reports quoting a study by Energy Policy Institute at Chicago varsity

The Hindu

Dutch government to rein in flights at Schiphol Airport

The Dutch government plans to cut the maximum number of flights allowed each year at the country’s busiest aviation hub, Schiphol Airport, in an attempt to reduce noise and air pollution

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NHRC notice to Environment Ministry on air pollution impacting life expectancy

The rights panel has issued notice to the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, seeking a report within four weeks.

The Guardian - UK

UK gave airlines 4.4m free pollution permits in 2021, study finds

Government generosity meant industry could pollute for free, and airlines were left with 900,000 excess permits they could keep or sell

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swimming and Surfing, Gazans Savor a Cleaner Sea

Palestinians in the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip are rediscovering the pleasures of the Mediterranean Sea, after authorities declared the end of a long period of hazardous marine pollution. "It has been a year since I entered the water," said 22-year-old surfer Sabah Abu Ghanem. "As soon as I enter the water…

Dynamite News

Study: Reducing air pollution helps build strong brain development in children

Having a portable air cleaner at home can help in reducing the impact of air pollution on children's brain development, according to a recent study. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Two Aussies Have Helped Curb Plastic Pollution With This Wooden Surfboard We Love To See It

Made from lightweight timber Paulownia trees, the surfboards use isolated air chambers. This makes it almost impossible to flood which then cuts out the need for all of that toxic foam and plastic.

Wales Online

Cardiff Council's new climate change cabinet member on city's 'startling' air pollution figures

The cabinet member for the newly created post, Caro Wild, said tackling air pollution will be a top priority

The Hindu

Malampuzha reservoir pollution in focus

Huge quantity of waste collected from catchment area in clean-up drive

Birmingham Post

Cardiff Council's new cabinet member for climate change Caro Wild on pollution and congestion charges

Caro Wild said addressing air quality issues in the city is a top priority

The Conversation

Cosmic dust from Venus is inspiring new air pollution-busting technology

Reducing carbon emissions from roads, railways and shipping requires implementing a range of solutions simultaneously. As far as cars are concerned, cutting the number of journeys altogether (by making it easier for people to walk and cycle and improving public transport), changing the fuel in vehicles and making the most…

Tribune News Service

US Steel part of groundbreaking study to snatch carbon emissions from the air and store them in concrete

U.S. Steel Corp.'s Gary Works in Indiana will be the site of a study exploring the capture of carbon dioxide emissions from the air and storing them in concrete as a way to help reduce air pollution and battle the climate crisis.

The Texas Tribune

Texans tell environmental agency: Stop being reluctant to regulate industry

A report from the state Sunset Advisory Commission found that Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners have become “reluctant” regulators and often encourage industry to “self police.”

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