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5 unusual sources of air pollution in your home, according to experts

Blueair reveals 5 things that might be affecting your indoor air quality

Water companies now have to release live sewage spill data – here’s why more transparency is the key to cleaner rivers

For the first time, anyone in England can now access real-time information of where combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are discharging untreated wastewater into our waterways. This week, all water companies published details of how anyone can access the status of thousands of “event duration monitors”, devices that are placed on…

The Conversation

Air pollution: SC directs Delhi govt, police to immediately set up check-points on all 113 entry points

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi government and Police to immediately set up checkpoints on all 113 entry points to Delhi to check the entry of trucks in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Children Suffer As Schools Go Online In Polluted Delhi

Confined to her family's ramshackle shanty by the toxic smog choking India's capital, Harshita Gautam strained to hear her teacher's instructions over a cheap mobile phone borrowed from her mother.

International Business Times

‘The air is killing us’: why Delhi’s pollution problem runs deeper than smog season

Leaders of Indian capital must tackle transport and heavy industry rather than seek quick fixes, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Smog blankets Delhi, air quality remains 'very poor'

A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Friday while the air quality index in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category, according to the CPCB. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Moment Of Truth' For World-first Plastic Pollution Treaty

Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next week to agree on the world's first treaty aimed at ending the problem.

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Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters

On March 2 2022, delegates to the UN environment assembly adopted an ambitious resolution to develop the text of a new treaty by the end of 2024 to end plastic pollution. With 24 days of formal negotiation between almost 200 countries completed, spread over meetings in Peru, France, Kenya and…

The Conversation

US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water

The Independent UK

Delhi: Truck-mount water sprinkled to combat air pollution

Amidst the rising pollution levels in Delhi, the government has instructed the administration to use truck-mount water sprinklers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

The Singapore pavilion at the United Nations climate talks offers attendees free beer with an ingredient that's surprising to many — treated wastewater

The Independent UK

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?

State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical.

Al Jazeera

African delegates urge action, hope for last-minute deal in Azerbaijan

Negotiators at the UN climate talks in Azerbaijan are working to overcome a deadlock in negotiations. African representatives are emphasizing that, despite being the least polluting continent, Africa disproportionately suffers from the climate crisis. Some have expressed cautious optimism to RFI about the possibility of a last-minute resolution.

Radio France Internationale

Five firms in plastic pollution alliance ‘made 1,000 times more plastic than they cleaned up’

Five oil and chemical companies which promised to divert plastic from environment accused of producing 132m tonnes of it

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Medical Daily

What Is 'Aeronutrients'? Researchers Say You Can Breathe In Nutrients And Vitamins

A recent study investigated the concept of "aeronutrients" and the mechanisms by which they are absorbed for human health.

Evening Standard

Leyton Orient FC face complaints from neighbours over loud music and cheering

Locals say they accept music related to football games but noise pollution has significantly increased in recent years

Tom’s Guide

This is the best place to put an air purifier, according to experts

If you want to ensure cleaner, indoor air all the time, this is the best place to put your air purifier.

The National (Scotland)

Figures show record number of 'excellent' bathing waters in Scotland

THE highest number of Scotland’s bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards in 2025, figures have shown...

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Delhi Env Min writes to Union Env Min for cloud seeding to control smog

"Time has come to carry out artificial rainfall to break the layer of smog. The Government of Delhi with the help of IIT Kanpur has last year explored cloud seeding as an emergency measure..." Read further on Dynamite News:

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No fully virtual courts but wherever possible lawyers can appear online: CJI

CJI told lawyers that judges are being told to conduct virtual hearings wherever possible and lawyers can choose to appear virtually during the hearing. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

Crisis, what crisis? Envt minister busy tweeting about Modi travels, tigers instead of pollution

The national capital’s air pollution crisis has continued to worsen, with at least 21 of the 38 air quality monitoring stations recording AQI levels of 490 or above Tuesday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Dynamite News

Delhi Smog: 8 flights diverted, 22 trains delayed due to poor visibility

With no signs of improvement in air quality, a thick layer of smog covered the national capital and pollution levels reached a hazardous AQI of 494. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why our fight against Lutfur Rahman for LTNs in Tower Hamlets matters

This week, the High Court will examine Tower Hamlets council's decision to spend £2.5 million removing the low traffic schemes that have transformed parts of Bethnal Green and Shoreditch. I got involved in the campaign to save these schemes because I've witnessed first-hand how they've changed our community for the…

The Guardian - UK

Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog

Indian capital imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire town may bring first ‘forever chemicals’ legal case in UK

Residents claim contamination from Angus Fire factory has left them trapped and unable to sell their homes

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