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Toxic Waste Dumping In Toms River Causes Environmental Concerns

Toxic waste dumping in a Jersey Shore community causes Toxic Waste Dumping In Toms River Causes Environmental Concerns billion in damages. Save Barnegat Bay contests a settlement with BASF over pollution at a former ...

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Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate

A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages

The Independent UK

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets

As AQI surpasses 440, constructions halted, older vehicles restricted, and schools under review

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Study examines women’s proximity to incinerators and chemical level in breast milk

Researchers find winds affecting emissions from incinerators play role, though diet still thought to be largest factor

The Guardian - UK

Pollution exposure linked to mental health hospital admissions, says study

Researchers from St Andrews found rise in nitrogen dioxide exposure associated with higher admissions

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution linked to hospital admissions for mental health, study suggests

The impact of four pollutants was tracked between 2002 and 2017 on people included in Public Health Scotland data.

The Independent UK

Delhi NCR: Air quality touches 'severe category'; Crosses 400 mark

Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classified the local air quality in the "Very Poor" category. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Government breached environmental rules over sewage overflows, watchdog finds

The Environment Department and regulators have two months to confirm they will take required steps to remedy the situation – or face court.

The Independent UK

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

The regulator has sent a notice to each of the authorities setting out steps it wants to see taken to put the situation right

The Independent UK

Can U.N. summits save the planet? A faltering year of talks brings up questions about the process

In the past few months United Nations-sponsored negotiations to tackle climate change, plastic pollution, loss of global species and a growing number of deserts have either outright failed or come out with limited outcomes that didn’t address the scale of the problems

The Independent UK

Swimming status of Ilkley’s River Wharfe in limbo over sewage pollution

Stretch of river in West Yorkshire was first to get bathing status in 2020 but has since recorded poor water quality

The Guardian - UK

GRAP stage 3 re-imposed in Delhi amid very poor air quality

The CAQM, responsible for protecting and improving the quality of air in NCR and adjoining areas, introduced a revised plan to combat winter pollution on December 13. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Growing oil industry support for methane reduction rule could help it survive Trump’s return

Texas regulators are taking public comment about how they should implement an EPA rule to reduce methane leaks from the oil and gas industry.

The Texas Tribune

How is air pollution endangering your health and what can be done about it?

Air pollution impacts over 99% of the global population, according to WHO linking it to a 20% rise in respiratory diseases.

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Air pollution and the unseen threat to newborns: The science behind preterm births

Urban air pollution is derived largely from the combustion process of fossil fuels. Vehicle emissions contain many toxic compounds, mainly carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, ozone, lead, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and particulate matter. Particulate matter is a complex mixture of microscopic particles and liquid droplets composed of all these…

The Times of India

Short and long-term effects of air pollution on vision: What you need to know

Air pollution is one of the most pressing environmental and health crises in modern India. While its impacts on respiratory and cardiovascular health are well-documented, its effects on vision and eye health are often overlooked. With cities like Delhi facing hazardous air quality levels year-round, it is essential to understand…

The Guardian - UK

Public anger over water bill rises is justified, says UK environment secretary

‘Complete reset’ of water industry needed in face of poor service, pollution and leaks, says Steve Reed

The Times of India

5 biohacks for better health this winter season

Whenever most people tend to think of winter related health issues, the first things that come to their mind are probably issues like dry skin, respiratory infections, hypothermia, and pollution or smog related issues. These issues, while not trivial, have easy solutions like moisturizing, masking, wearing winter clothes, working from…

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White US neighborhoods have more EPA air quality monitors, study finds

Disproportionate placement of devices leaves communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants

The Guardian - UK

Wood heating could be worse than thought for rural air, study suggests

Research at Slovenian village finds particle pollution once air settles in valley reaches levels of the most polluted cities

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How Legal Actions Are Driving Environmental Change Today

Lawsuits are at the forefront of the fight for a healthier planet. From battling pollution to challenging governments on climate inaction, courts have become key battlegrounds. These legal actions push boundaries and force accountability where other efforts fail.

The Conversation

Air pollution has contributed to 16 million deaths in India in the past decade – new study

Several schools in Delhi close during winter for at least two weeks because of high air pollution levels. Every winter, widespread crop burning in north India and weather conditions add to the already high air pollution levels from traffic, industry and waste burning, which build a thick smog, block sunlight,…

The Times of India

The impact of winter pollution on lung health

The increase in respiratory illnesses that are often associated with winter conditions is partly due to seasonal air pollution. Air quality tends to deteriorate when temperatures are low, particularly during the interplay of climatic conditions, increased fossil fuel use, and natural events like temperature inversions. The following paper investigates the…

The Independent UK

Air pollution likely killed millions of Indians over a decade, study finds

Some 3.8 million deaths from 2009 to 2019 can be linked to air pollution levels staying above national air quality guidelines

The Texas Tribune

Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas

A 2021 ruling found the oil giant committed more than 16,000 violations of the Clean Air Act at its Baytown refinery and plant.

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