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Water companies in England face outrage over record sewage discharges

Call for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 months

The Guardian - UK

Construction of Thames £5bn 'super sewer' almost complete after eight year project

The new pipe will mean less sewage overflowing into the Thames

Evening Standard

Labour has 99% chance of forming next government, says elections expert – as it happened

Prof Sir John Curtice, the psephologist and lead election analyst for the BBC, said the chances of a Tory revival were small

The Guardian - UK

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Water woes | Karnataka amends law, makes in-situ STP mandatory for residential complex in Bengaluru with over 120 apartments

However, in areas that are yet to be serviced by underground drainage lines, in-situ STP is mandatory for all projects with over 20 units.

The Hindu

4m hours of raw sewage discharges in England in 2023, data expected to show

Exclusive: Environment Agency figures to be released on Wednesday to reveal 129% increase in total discharges on previous 12 months

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan rules out further Ulez changes if re-elected

Sadiq Khan has said in a letter to the capital’s transport commissioner he will not introduce a pay-per-mile scheme.

Evening Standard

Only Puerto Rico Meets WHO Air Standards in the Americas, Study Shows

The United States duplicates UN standards in fine particulate matter levels, a key indicator to determine how polluted air is

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Rights Court Condemns Peru Over One Of World's Most Polluted Towns

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights said Friday that Peru had violated residents' "right to live in a healthy environment" in an Andean mining town that is considered one of the most polluted places on earth.

International Business Times

Professional cleaners say we're dusting all wrong – 6 common mistakes making our homes dirtier

The dusting mistakes to avoid for a more efficient cleaning routine

Woman & Home

England won’t adopt EU river pollution rules for pharma and cosmetics firms

Campaigners say government is failing to match major step forward as bloc prepares to introduce ‘polluter pays’ principle

The Guardian - UK

How one German village exemplifies the cancer risk from wood burning

Residential heating with wood or coal can lead to significant air pollution, even in rural communities, researchers say

The Guardian - UK

More than a third of Brits experience skin issues from air pollution, survey finds

More than a third of British people have experienced skin problems caused by air pollution, according to a survey.

Evening Standard

Hyderabad eight times more polluted in 2023 vis à vis WHO standards

Hyderabad's air quality in 2023 meets national standards but falls far short of WHO guidelines.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: handbook on green protocol released in Kerala

Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer releases handbook on green protocol for Lok Sabha elections, emphasising eco-friendly campaign materials and practices.

The Hindu

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How three major rivers in Kerala are struggling with pollution and the efforts to revive them

Purushan Eloor fights pollution in Periyar, S P Ravi addresses Chalakkudy river issues, and Friends of Bharathapuzha, works towards rejuvenating Bharathapuzha.

The Guardian - UK

Every new school being built in England is in unsafe air pollution area, study says

Analysis finds almost nine in 10 planned new school sites exceed three WHO targets – and all breach at least one of them

The Hindu

Heavy metals in water, soil samples around NLCIL within prescribed limits: TNPCB

TNPCB report finds heavy metal levels around NLC India Limited within limits, except for some exceedances in specific locations.

The Hindu

BWSSB seeks CSR funds for innovative water projects in Bengaluru to combat water crisis

BWSSB seeks corporates for innovative water projects in Bengaluru to combat water crisis and improve urban water management.

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Delhi world's most polluted capital city again: Report

New Delhi and Begusarai in Bihar top the list of world's most polluted cities in 2023.

The Guardian - US

Only seven countries meet WHO air quality standard, research finds

Almost all countries failing to meet mark for PM2.5, tiny particles expelled by vehicles and industry that can cause health problems

Texas Observer

Gulf Coast Petrochemical Buildout Draws Billions in Tax Breaks For Polluters

A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S. plastics plant built, expanded or proposed since 2012, revealing massive growth in Texas.

The Hindu

NGO organises cleanliness drive along Charmadi Ghat to clear tonnes of trash thrown by devotees on Padayaatra

Hasiru Tapasvi cleans up Charmadi Ghat after Maha Shivaratri Padayaatra to prevent plastic pollution in water bodies.

The Hindu

Madras High Court sets aside NGT’s order to six industries in Manali to create corpus fund

Madras High Court overturns NGT order on corpus fund creation for industries in Chennai, citing lack of scientific basis.

The Hindu

Higher levels of heavy metals in areas around the Bhopal gas tragedy site: Government report

The NGT had issued notices to the CGWA, the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board, and the Central Pollution Control Board

The Hindu

Fluoride contamination detected in three districts of Kerala

Fluoride contamination has been mostly detected beyond permissible limits in a total of nine areas in Palakkad, Malappuram and Alappuzha districts in Kerala, according to the State Environment department.

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