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Raw sewage discharged into Chichester harbour for over 1,200 hours in a month

Campaigners say Southern Water outflows into protected wildlife site are an ‘assault on the environment’

The Guardian - UK

FACT begins demonstration of use of innovative agricultural inputs in Kerala, Odisha

Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT) is educating farmers on use of nano urea, nano-DAP and organic fertilisers via Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. Demonstrations of innovative agricultural inputs in tribal districts of Kerala and Odisha have begun. Drone technology is being used to back the fertiliser products. Nano fertilisers will reduce…

The Hindu

Shell to face human rights claims in UK over chronic oil pollution in Niger delta

More than 13,000 Nigerian villagers can bring legal claims against oil firm, rules high court

The Guardian - UK

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Marine enforcement squad intensifies crackdown on FADs in Kozhikode

Fisheries dept. intensifies patrol along Kozhikode-Vadakara coastline to curb illegal FAD fishing. Seized boats loaded with FAD materials, action taken under Kerala Marine Fishing Regulation Act. Non-degradable materials used for FADs cause pollution, threaten marine ecosystem. Special patrol boats, coastal police & sea rescue guards support squad to conduct flash…

The Hindu

Exposure to components of air pollution increases the risk of cancer

Air pollution is a complex mixture of various substances, including particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), among others. It is well-established that exposure to certain components of air pollution can have adverse effects on human health, including…

The Times of India

Delhi air quality dips into 'severe category' today

The air in the National Capital dipped into the 'severe category' on Wednesday, from 'the 'very poor' category a day earlier, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sadiq Khan unworried by reports that TfL 'misled London public’ over Ulez

The mayor insisted that the 'science is sound' behind Ulez, despite a 'disagreement' over wording used by Transport for London

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EPA offers $2B to clean up pollution, develop clean energy in poor and minority communities

The Biden administration is making $2 billion available to community groups, states and tribes to clean up pollution and develop clean energy in disadvantaged communities in what officials called the largest-ever investment in environmental justice

The Independent UK

Untreated sewage dumped into UK waters ‘1,000 times every day for year’ damning report says

Public has raised concerns about number of sewage discharges across the UK, particularly at beaches and swimming spots

The Independent UK

Here's how air pollution contributes to respiratory diseases

Air pollution has become a significant health concern worldwide, especially regarding its impact on respiratory health. The link between air pollution and respiratory diseases is evident through various pollutants present in the air, including particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), and volatile…

The Times of India

SC tells Delhi to transfer its ad budget to pay for RRTS project, but keeps order in abeyance for a week

SC directs Delhi govt to transfer ad budget to RRTS project, holds order in abeyance for a week. Court said it was “constrained” to pass order as Delhi govt had not contributed its share of ₹415 cr despite repeated orders & assurance. SC noted costs of project escalating & said…

The Hindu

Most inland bathing spots in England have unsafe pollution levels, report finds

Surfers Against Sewage finds 60% of representative sample of popular locations are unsafe for swimming

The Guardian - UK

Outdoor air quality and childhood asthma: Connecting the dots

The smog crisis from October to December is driven by many factors including crop burning, vehicular traffic and industrial emissions. This can be especially harmful for vulnerable populations which includes young children and people suffering from respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD or other chronic lung diseases. Children have developing lungs…

The Times of India

Visakhapatnam fishing harbour fire: wreckage needs to be removed from seawater quickly to avoid pollution, says Pollution Control Board official

Visakhapatnam: 45 boats reduced to ashes in harbour fire; wreckage needs to be removed from seawater to avoid pollution. Fisheries Dept, Port Authority, Fire & Police Depts responsible. Giant cranes needed for underwater ops to remove wreckage; must be done quickly to prevent oil spill pollution.

The Hindu

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Stratford MSG Sphere: Sadiq Khan rejects plans to build version of Las Vegas venue in London

London mayor concerned about scale of light pollution and development's green credentials

The Conversation

Myths about plastic pollution are leading to public confusion: here's why

Does the prediction that there could be “more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050” concern you? How about reports that “we eat a credit card’s worth of plastic per week”? These are some of the “facts” about plastic that are cited by the media.

The Times of India

Here's how poor air quality affects children's respiratory health

Air quality is a pressing concern in today's world, affecting not only the environment but also human health. Children, in particular, are vulnerable to the adverse effects of poor air quality, with respiratory health being a major concern. The quality of the air our children breathe plays a pivotal role…

The Independent UK

Weeklong negotiations for landmark treaty to end plastic pollution close, marred in disagreements

Negotiators at United Nations-led talks in Nairobi, Kenya have failed to agree on how to advance toward the development of a global treaty to end plastic pollution

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TfL ‘misled public’ about Ulez benefits, according to leaked draft report

It is believed TfL will “strongly challenge” the draft conclusions by the Advertising Standards Authority

Dynamite News

Delhi: Students resume classes as schools reopen after enforced pollution break

Schools in the national capital reopened on Monday after an enforced break in schools from November 9 to 18 in view of the severe air pollution in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk was once an environmental hero: is he still a rare green billionaire?

Renowned for clean-energy tech, the billionaire seems to be at one now with super-emitters and far-right global climate deniers

The Hindu

Over 930 FIRs registered against farmers for burning stubble: Punjab Police

Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.

The Times of India

How rising air pollution accelerates health risks

In the heart of the nation's capital, the arrival of winter heralds a grim season of hazardous air quality. The Delhi-NCR region, home to millions, becomes a cauldron of toxic air, thick with smog primarily caused by stubble burning. This annual crisis is exacerbated by the season's dense air, trapping…

Dynamite News

Delhi's 'Very Poor' air quality persists with AQI at 398 on Sunday morning

The National Capital continued to experience "very poor" air quality on Sunday morning, with an air quality index (AQI) of 398. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - US

Fight to stop ‘Cop City’ over water pollution fears has day in court

Opponents tell judge that sediment runoff from police campus violates Clean Water Act and thus project should be halted

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