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Government generosity meant industry could pollute for free, and airlines were left with 900,000 excess permits they could keep or sell

Palestinians in the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip are rediscovering the pleasures of the Mediterranean Sea, after authorities declared the end of a long period of hazardous marine pollution. "It has been a year since I entered the water," said 22-year-old surfer Sabah Abu Ghanem. "As soon as I enter the water…

Having a portable air cleaner at home can help in reducing the impact of air pollution on children's brain development, according to a recent study. Full story on Dynamite News:

Made from lightweight timber Paulownia trees, the surfboards use isolated air chambers. This makes it almost impossible to flood which then cuts out the need for all of that toxic foam and plastic. 

The cabinet member for the newly created post, Caro Wild, said tackling air pollution will be a top priority

Huge quantity of waste collected from catchment area in clean-up drive

Caro Wild said addressing air quality issues in the city is a top priority

Reducing carbon emissions from roads, railways and shipping requires implementing a range of solutions simultaneously. As far as cars are concerned, cutting the number of journeys altogether (by making it easier for people to walk and cycle and improving public transport), changing the fuel in vehicles and making the most…

U.S. Steel Corp.'s Gary Works in Indiana will be the site of a study exploring the capture of carbon dioxide emissions from the air and storing them in concrete as a way to help reduce air pollution and battle the climate crisis.

A report from the state Sunset Advisory Commission found that Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners have become “reluctant” regulators and often encourage industry to “self police.”

This latest pledge is on another harmful pollutant