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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.

Study explores link between higher particle pollution and conditions such as anxiety disorders and depression

Of more than 8m deaths worldwide from outdoor air pollution, 61% linked to fossil fuels, finds study

Study finds the spike in blood pressure can last up to 24 hours and may contribute to cardiovascular problems

Telangana's ban on single-use plastic (SUP) has failed to curb its use as shopkeepers and street vendors continue to pack their products in SUP carry bags. Despite fines, awareness is low and production and distribution remain unchecked. 8,000 MT of waste generated in Hyderabad, with 1,080 MT of plastic waste,…

Local community in Hunsur concerned over increasing pollution of river Lakshmanatheertha; untreated sewage, biomedical waste, wet waste from hotels & restaurants, bottles, plastic mugs, paper cups from bars dumped into river. KSPCB conducted study, suggested CMC Hunsur provide 100% UGG system to entire town, yet to be completed. Rejuvenation of…

Pollution is causing respiratory illnesses and deaths to rise in Indonesia's island of Java, including the capital, Jakarta

Flaring is a waste of a precious natural resource that could be conserved or put to better use, such as producing electricity

Evidence of Chemours-operated plant contaminating region is ‘alleged human rights violations’, say experts appointed by council