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‘Polluting’ Silvertown tunnel is already out of date despite just opening, say campaigners

Victoria Rance says the ‘1970s technology’ will cause pollution that will damage health for decades, but London mayor and TfL claim it will reduce congestion

The Guardian - UK

Concern for wildlife as 100-fold increase in chemicals found in harbours

Insecticide used for pet flea treatment has been found in waters in south coast harbours.

The Independent UK

Is chewing gum making you sick? Shocking study links gum to microplastic

A recent study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has uncovered a startling discovery—chewing one piece of gum for an hour can expose a person to over 250,000 microplastic particles. The study reveals a new, yet to be tested, source of plastic pollution and contributes to the growing concerns over…

The Times of India

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Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene

The Independent UK

Fresh concerns for wildlife after reports of second oil spill in River Wandle in two months

Fresh concerns have been raised about the health of a London waterway after footage shared online appeared to show another oil spill in the River Wandle.

Evening Standard

Statue unveiled of girl whose air pollution death inspired Sadiq Khan's Ulez clean air zone

Statue funded by public donations stands same height as nine-year-old Ella

Evening Standard

Is the Silvertown tunnel a bridge to the future or a step backwards?

As the £2.2bn tunnel prepares to open, opinions are divided: will it reduce congestion, or is it a relic of transport planning that worsens pollution?

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Australia sees nearly 40% decline in plastic pollution along major city coastlines

Country has pledged to phase out unnecessary plastics by 2025 and recycle or reuse all its plastic waste by 2040

The Independent UK

Leading the charge: how a drive for electric vehicles is cleaning up Nepal

With air pollution causing a fifth of deaths in Nepal, growing EV use could add two years to Kathmandu residents’ lives

The Guardian - UK

Are rising lower respiratory infection hospital admissions linked to dirty air?

As LRIs put pressure on health services, a Spanish-led study examines what role exposure to air pollution may play

The Guardian - UK

Replacing gas vehicles with electric cars could prevent new cases of childhood asthma

Up to one-third of all new asthma cases each year are attributed to the harmful air pollutants that are emitted by gas-powered automobiles.

The Conversation

Diwali Without Crackers? SC’s Big Decision Explained

The Supreme Court upheld the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, citing dangerous pollution levels. The court ruled that public health (under Article 21) outweighs festive celebrations, especially for poor workers exposed to toxic air. Must read on Dynamite News

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How to protect the skin from pollution and heat-related concerns?

The environment of the urban world is full of pollution and other environmental stressors that have the potency to damage the skin by causing premature aging, skin dullness and dehydration and also predisposes it to breakouts. For your ultimate skin protection, all you need is a strategic skincare regime and…

The Times of India

Good news, beach lovers: our research found 39% less plastic waste around Australian coastal cities than a decade ago

Picture this: you’re lounging on a beautiful beach, soaking up the sun and listening to the soothing sound of the waves. You run your hands through the warm sand, only to find a cigarette butt. Gross, right?

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The Guardian - UK

Environment secretary’s appeal against Yorkshire river pollution ruling fails

Appeal court finds in favour of anglers who said plans to clean up river were so vague as to be totally ineffectual

Euronews

Dead hedgehogs reveal PCB pollution still haunts the environment decades after ban

Researchers have found hedgehog bodies are full of environmental pollutants, including some of the most hazardous to human health.

Newslaundry

Over 1 lakh vehicles in Delhi got pollution certificates despite high emissions: CAG report

A report tabled by the Comptroller and Auditor General in the Delhi assembly on Tuesday flagged several irregularities in the manner in which Pollution Under Control certificates were issued to vehicles in the capital. The report said that over 1 lakh vehicles were issued PUC certificates even though their emissions…

Dynamite News

Cong slams AAP over CAG report on prevention of vehicular air pollution in Delhi

Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav has slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the performance of the previous government in the prevention and mitigation of vehicular air pollution in the national capital in the Assembly. Read further…

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The Conversation

Australians want nature protected. These 3 environmental problems should be top of the next government’s to-do list

Australia is a place of great natural beauty, home to many species found nowhere else on Earth. But it’s also particularly vulnerable to introduced animals, diseases and weeds. Habitat destruction, pollution and climate change make matters worse. To conserve what’s special, we need far greater care.

Newslaundry

‘Delhi air quality data unreliable’: CAG report confirms Newslaundry probe

Nearly three months after Newslaundry’s investigation revealed that almost every air pollution monitoring station in Delhi is either blocked by trees and buildings or too close to busy roads, leading to faulty data, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has confirmed our findings.

Evening Standard

Leading Camden employers in pledge to tackle air pollution in the borough

Camden has some of the worst pollution hotspots in London - its air contains 24% higher levels of pollutants than the UK average.

Capital & Main

Residents Say Van Nuys Airport Is Making Them Sick

Despite residents’ health complaints and community pushback, the airport’s operations continue to expand, intensifying concerns about its health effects.

The Conversation

Climate change isn’t fair but Tony Juniper’s new book explains how a green transition could be ‘just’

Inequality – between the rich and poor or between the powerful and the weak – is the main factor stalling action on environmental problems including biodiversity loss, pollution and climate change, according to British environmentalist Tony Juniper.

The Times of India

What is so special about car-free tourist destinations?

Imagine wandering through cobblestone streets without the constant hum of car engines, inhaling fresh air instead of exhaust fumes, and listening to birds chirping rather than honking horns. Car-free tourist destinations offer a rare and refreshing escape from the chaos of modern transportation, allowing travelers to experience a place at…

Newslaundry

Aaj Ka AQI: After President’s push for ‘clean air’, we evaluate pollution outside her home

Over the weekend, President Droupadi Murmu urged citizens to “think about the kind of air our children will breathe”, saying it’s “our moral responsibility to provide a legacy of a clean environment to the coming generations”.

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