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EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31

Michael Regan, who has led the Environmental Protection Agency throughout President Joe Biden’s four-year term, said Friday he will be leaving the agency Dec. 31, about three weeks before Biden’ leaves office

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Oil and gas firms operating in Colorado falsified environmental impact reports

State’s energy and carbon management commission said fraudulent pollution data was reported for at least 344 wells

The Guardian - US

Choc-a-block: Cadbury waste knocks out sewage plant

Industrial waste from a chocolate factory has killed the effluent-eating bacteria at a sewage plant, closing beaches along a major river.

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Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels

Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their continuing support for biofuels

The Independent UK

Flights grounded as toxic smog blankets European capital

It is currently ranked as the third most-polluted city in the world

The Independent UK

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

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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

Climate change could overwhelm our sewers – here’s how green infrastructure could help

Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world’s sewer systems, especially with the added strains of population growth and increased urbanisation.

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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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Watchdog warns Defra and Ofwat they could face court over sewage dumping

Environment Agency also served notice after investigation found failures to comply with law

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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 Guardian - 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

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UP gears up for Mahakumbh 2025: Rs 55 crore treatment plant to ensure Ganga's purity

The UP Jal Nigam Urban in Salori is installing a geo tube-based treatment facility to treat wastewater from 22 untapped drains in the city, which is a crucial part of this preparation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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ICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, ‘future of our planet’

The World Court’s 15 judges will consider arguments made by over 100 countries in a case led by Vanuatu, island nations.

The Guardian - US

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

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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North Macedonia Protests Demand Better Air Quality

Protesters in North Macedonia demand government action to combat severe air pollution crisis, with thousands participating in protests for cleaner air.

Evening Standard

Man slapped with £800 fine for dropping cigarette butt in Bromley town centre

Carl Smith, of New Addington, pleaded guilty to breaching Section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

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