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In 2009, Smog In The City envisioned a not-too-distant future for Chiang Mai. Set in 2019, Fah returns home to find her family and villagers suffering from air pollution. Following a critical level of toxic haze, the government orders a state of emergency and immediate evacuation. After her mother dies…

Bangkok Post

Coalmines pollute much more than their operators predicted when they sought approval

An ABC analysis uncovers several examples of project approval being granted to coalmines based on environmental assessments that contained significant underestimates of their greenhouse gas pollution.

ABC News

Green crusader Manoj Misra dies, Jairam Ramesh hails his contribution

The conservation community, including members of the Indian Forest Service fraternity, mourned Manoj Misra’s passing and hailed his tireless efforts to safeguard forests and rivers

The Hindu

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Microplastic: Unseen threats

As the world comes together on this World Environment Day to address the pressing issue of plastic pollution, one particular threat looms silently, imperceptible to the naked eye, yet capable of wreaking havoc on our lives in ways we could never have imagined.

The Times of India

People form human chain along Yamuna to save river from heavy pollution

Many politicians, including former BJP organisation secretary Govindacharya, Delhi AAP convener and Arvind Kejriwal government minister Gopal Rai, and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, too attended the campaign.

The Hindu

Tackling marine debris and microplastics pollution: tough challenges ahead

Andrew Booth, Chief Scientist and Research Manager, Observation and Ecosystem group at SINTEF Ocean, Norway was in Thiruvananthapuram last week to direct a workshop on ‘Marine Debris And Microplastics Pollution: Assessment And Characterisation’

The Hindu

Nations agree to draft landmark UN treaty against plastic pollution by end of 2023

Global negotiators have agreed to craft an initial draft treaty to end plastic pollution, a preliminary but crucial step toward tackling one of the most lasting sources of human waste.

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Plastic pollution: Key step toward landmark treaty to end plastic waste

Global negotiators have agreed to craft an initial draft treaty to end plastic pollution

The Independent UK

Merseyside's cleanest beaches amid sewage level warnings

Thankfully all of the region's beaches are safe for a swim but some are cleaner than others

Liverpool Echo

Iraq’s oil boom blamed for worsening water crisis in drought-hit south

Pollution from gas flaring – the burning of natural gas associated with oil extraction – is also a major concern in the oil-rich but extremely dry south

The Guardian - UK

Panama grants legal rights to sea turtles, boosting 'rights of nature' movement

Sea turtles in Panama now have the legal right to live in an environment free of pollution and other detrimental impacts caused by humans, a change that represents a different way of thinking about how to protect wildlife.

ABC News

UN inches towards first global pact aimed at eliminating plastics pollution

Around 170 countries have agreed to develop a first draft of what could become by the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution

The New Daily

Companies to pay billions in "forever chemical" water pollution settlements

The settlements are a significant step forward in the effort to reduce PFAS in water systems nationwide.

Axios

After rough start, UN plastic treaty talks end with mandate for first draft

After a rocky start to a week of negotiations, around 170 countries agreed to develop a first draft by November of what could become the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution by the end of next year.

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The Hindu

KSPCB, Kanara Industries Association take up cleaning drive in Baikampady Industrial Area

Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) and Kanara Industries Association (KIA) launched the cleanliness drive in Baikampady Industrial Area on Friday.

The Hindu

Pollution control board issues showcause notice to Raichur ZP CEO

Following the death of a three-year-old boy at Relakmardi village in Deodurg taluk, and over 30 people taking ill in Rekalmardi and Gorebal village of Lingasugur taluk in Raichur district after consuming contaminated water last week, the Karnataka State pollution Control Board issued a showcause notice to Chief Executive Officer of…

The Texas Tribune

Climate proposals withered at the Texas Capitol this year

Proposals to improve energy efficiency failed. Bills that sought to limit greenhouse gas emissions in Texas were ignored, and legislation to block cities from taking action on climate change passed.

The Guardian - UK

Pollutionwatch: why reducing air pollution is a ‘bargain investment’

The benefits from reducing the harm to health are often calculated to add up to many times the cost of action

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The Independent UK

New Mexico imposes oil and gas moratorium on state land near schools

One of the top oil producing states in the U.S. is imposing a moratorium on new drilling on state trust land within a mile of schools

Daily Mirror

'Cutting air pollution is vital in the battle to save lives - expanding ULEZ is right'

Sadiq Khan reveals how his adult-onset asthma and the tragic death of Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah have added to his determination to cut harmful vehicle emissions and allow people to breathe cleaner air

The Independent UK

Federal appeals court halts EPA effort to impose air pollution plan in Missouri

A federal appeals court has put on hold an Environmental Protection Agency regulation aimed at reducing air pollution in Missouri, drawing criticism from environmentalists but praise from the state’s attorney general who called the proposal “unconstitutional overreach.”

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow's LEZ 'will save lives', say Greens as new rules come into force

TOUGH new rules which will attempt to price out polluting drivers from travelling through Glasgow’s city centre come into force today.

Evening Standard

Ethnic minorities are worst impacted by air pollution, study finds

Analysis finds those living in deprived communities more likely to suffer the effects of toxic air

Insider UK

Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone comes into effect

Opposition politicians have called for a delay in implementation to help city centre businesses and taxi drivers comply

Bangkok Post

Why Typhoon Mawar is causing Hong Kong's soaring temperatures, intense pollution without making direct hit

Typhoon Mawar is having a far-reaching impact on Hong Kong as it brings record-breaking temperatures for the month of May and causes serious air pollution, despite bypassing the city, according to meteorologists.

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