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Letters to The Editor — December 8, 2023

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The Hindu

Cop28: highlights and lowlights so far

An update on the first half of the UN climate conference in Dubai, including shock over the host president’s comments

The Guardian - UK

Water crisis in South Africa: damning report finds 46% contamination, 67% of treatment works near to breaking down

A new report by South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation paints a grim picture of the quality of the country’s drinking water, and its water infrastructure. The Blue Drop Audit Report is meant to ensure that water service authorities are held accountable for providing safe drinking water. The Conversation…

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Air Quality in Delhi remains 'poor', overall AQI at 276

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi, as per SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research), was recorded at 276 on Thursday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

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.

The Texas Tribune

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."

Texas Observer

UK ministers ‘misled public’ when scrapping air quality regulations

Exclusive: Documents show warnings that changes would weaken environmental protections were ignored

The Guardian - UK

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'Clean air' doctor dies of lung cancer

A 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor who advocated for an end to air pollution died from lung cancer on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Residents in northern Mexico protest over delays in cleaning up a mine spill

Residents in Mexico’s northern state of Sonora have protested at the state capital against persistent pollution from an almost decade-old mine spill

The Independent UK

Wildfire smoke erasing air quality gains

EPA regulations were supposed to improve air quality, but fires have limited or erased these gains, experts say

Salon

Global warming threshold of 1.5°C will be broken within 7 years, research shows

Scientists warn the world may cross the crucial 1.5° Celsius global warming threshold in seven years as fossil fuel CO² emissions continue to rise, urging countries at the Cop28 talks to "act now" on coal, oil and gas pollution.

Radio France Internationale

World Could Breach 1.5C Warming Threshold In 7 Years: Study

The world may cross the crucial 1.5C global warming threshold in seven years as fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue to rise, scientists warned Tuesday, urging countries at the COP28 talks to "act now" on coal, oil and gas pollution.

International Business Times

World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation

A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India

The Independent UK

Arsenic found in groundwater in 25 states, fluoride in 27 states: Govt

Arsenic & Fluoride contamination reported in 230 & 469 districts in 25 & 27 states respectively. CGWB & NIH conducted studies to mitigate & remedy groundwater menace. Studies indicate occurrence of contaminants mostly geogenic in nature, no conclusive evidence of increase in concentration over time.

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Central Pollution Control Board estimates ₹4.8-crore environment compensation for improper disposal of demolition waste at Maradu

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has assessed an environment compensation of ₹4.8 crore for the improper management of construction and demolition waste following the controlled implosion of four high-rise buildings in Maradu on January 11, 2020.

Evening Standard

New law to reverse Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion will be presented in Parliament today

Kent MP Gareth Johnson has proposed the Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill to target what he calls a 'cruel taxation'

International Business Times

COP28 Host UAE Choking From Its Own 'Toxic' Air Pollution: HRW

The United Arab Emirates is choking under "alarmingly high" air pollution levels fed by its fossil fuel industry, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday as the oil-rich country hosts the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai.

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution is dirty secret in UAE, says rights group

Human Rights Watch says country’s air pollution is dangerously high but there is little public criticism

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International Business Times

Indonesia's Coal Love Affair Still Aflame Despite Pledges

Sania sits in front of her home in Indonesia, less than a kilometre from Southeast Asia's biggest coal complex, where chimneys pump dark grey smoke and a chemical smell into the air.

International Business Times

As Dubai Hosts Climate Talks, Its Air Pollution Soars

Dubai's glitzy skyline was obscured by a blanket of smog rated as "unhealthy" on Sunday as thousands of delegates attended a COP28 conference dedicated to the harmful effects of air pollution.

France 24

Smog obscures Dubai skyline on 'Health' day at COP28 climate summit

Dubai's glitzy skyline was obscured by a blanket of smog rated as "unhealthy" on Sunday as thousands of delegates attended the fourth day of the COP28 summit, which was designated as "health" day and where topics of discussion include air quality and the unhealthy affects of climate change.

The Independent UK

Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health

With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks have turned their focus on contagious effects on human health

The Hindu

Bureaucrats can’t hold KSPCB chairman’s post in ex officio capacity beyond six months: Karnataka High Court

High Court of Karnataka rules post of KSPCB chairperson can't be occupied by ACS/PS ex officio beyond 6 months. Court terms govt's Aug 31 corrigendum, ending incumbent's tenure, as "illegal". Guidelines revised to allow govt wide discretion to not fill vacancy "without assigning any reason". Bench directs govt to rephrase…

The Independent UK

Biden rule aims to reduce methane emissions, targeting US oil and gas industry for global warming

The Biden administration on Saturday issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions, targeting the U.S. oil and natural gas industry for its role in global warming as President Joe Biden seeks to advance his climate legacy

Chicago Sun-Times

Brighton Park migrant tent site had mercury, arsenic, other contaminants — but city deems it ‘safe for temporary residential use’

City officials say the most problematic metals and chemicals have been removed. State environmental officials will have to sign off before the project is finalized.

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