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How the EPA administrator protects public health, air, water and the environment

From the time you get up in the morning until you go to bed at night, and even while you are asleep, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency affects your life. The air you breathe, the water you drink, the chemicals under your sink, the car you drive, products you buy,…

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Sites without sound: Oslo leads in quiet, low-emission electric construction

Norwegian capital’s sites were 98% free of fossil fuels last year, and it aims to increase use of electric machinery

The Guardian - UK

Warmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future?

Challenges of hitting net zero emissions are often discussed, but little focus is given to the gains of living in a low-carbon world

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In Los Angeles, people snap up air filters and wear masks against smoke pollution

People are taking precautions as multiple wildfires cause poor air quality across a wide swath of Los Angeles County

The Independent UK

Five climate change stories to keep an eye on this year

This year will be one of the hottest ever. It’ll probably feature horrendous extreme weather, crop failures and a further crackdown on climate activism.

The Conversation

EPA to require municipal waste incinerators monitor for toxic emissions

New rule hailed as major step toward reining in source of local toxic air pollution that hits low-income neighborhoods

The Guardian - US

Charges against 34 people dropped over plastic pollution protest at Unilever HQ

CPS says there is not enough evidence to proceed against Greenpeace activists who blockaded firm’s London office

The Guardian - UK

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California Official Slams Biden's Refusal To Declare An Emergency For The Tijuana River Crisis

Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre called the refusal "extremely concerning." She also took on California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Latin Times

Roman Empire’s use of lead lowered IQ levels across Europe, study finds

Widespread use of metal caused estimated 2- to 3-point drop in IQ for nearly 180 years of Pax Romana

The Guardian - UK

CAQM invokes GRAP 3 restrictions amid rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR

CAQM has directed the authorities in the region to immediately implement curbs prescribed under stage 3 to prevent further worsening of the situation, an official order stated. Read further on Dynamite News:

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French farmland tainted by widespread microplastic pollution, study finds

French researchers have found microplastics in more than three-quarters of agricultural soil samples tested across the country, raising fresh concerns about plastic pollution beyond the oceans.

Radio France Internationale

The Little Mermaid review – musical fable is a valentine to the oceans

In Sonali Bhattacharyya’s tale, Liana Cottrill’s striking and gracefully realised mermaid is driven to leave her home not for a crush on a prince but in order to save the seas

The Guardian - UK

Researchers seek to expand ‘citizen scientist’ testing of UK river quality

Volunteers’ data should be included in official monitoring reports to tackle pollution crisis, says Earthwatch

The Guardian - UK

Microplastics linked to organ lesions

The health risks of microplastics are becoming more clear as scientists develop a pollution sponge made from squid

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India clears toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak site, 40 years after disaster

Authorities say incinerating poison is environmentally safe as activists raise alarm over potential water contamination.

The Guardian - US

Infrastructure neglect and poverty lead to parasites in the Mississippi Delta

New research suggests parasitic infections in US south are far more widespread than previously acknowledged

The Independent UK

Microplastics in our organs could be tied to disease, Chinese researchers say

Microplastics fill the air, water, and our bodies — but experts are still learning more about the particles’ effects on humans

Tom’s Hardware

Monitor air quality on the go with the Raspberry Pi Pico 2

Arnov Sharma has created a Raspberry Pi Pico 2-powered air quality monitor that is totally portable thanks to its internal battery.

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Dynamite News

Pakistan: Islamabad's air quality plummets to hazardous levels

Islamabad's air quality has continued to deteriorate for the past two months, with the city's air quality index (AQI) consistently fluctuating between "red" (unhealthy) and "purple" (very unhealthy), reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

Medical Daily

Your Cup Might Be Brewing More Than You Expect: Tea Bags Release Billions Of Microplastics

A recent study found that a single tea bag can release more than 8 million nanoplastic particles into the drink during steeping.

Dynamite News

Delhi witnesses light rain, fog engulfs; Visibility reduced

Light rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Friday morning, as a layer of fog covered the city, resulting in reduced visibility. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - US

EPA to formally review risks of vinyl chloride and other toxic chemicals

Evaluation could lead to limits or bans on substances commonly used in the production of plastic and rubber

Dynamite News

Centre's air quality panel revokes restrictions under GRAP stage IV

Actions under Stages I, II, and III will remain in force to prevent any further deterioration of air quality. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses

Exclusive: UK’s biggest water company assessed risks before cutting back on cost of environmental work, investigation shows

The Independent UK

EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31

Michael Regan, who has led the Environmental Protection Agency throughout President Joe Biden’s four-year term, said Friday he will be leaving the agency Dec. 31, about three weeks before Biden’ leaves office

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