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Michigan gives other states a lesson on speeding up transition to clean energy

Michigan’s commitment to fighting the pollution driving climate change is good news for communities of color that bear the burden of the effects of the crisis, but also for all Michiganders, Ben Jealous writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Clogging of waterways due to plastics and other wastes, one of the reasons for flooding in Chennai, say Madras High Court judges

Madras HC expresses displeasure over poor implementation of waste segregation at source in GCC limits; notes clogging of waterways due to plastics & other wastes was one of reasons for flooding. Judges said only reports being filed in court on plastic eradication with nothing much happening on ground. MD of…

The Hindu

No more hot air about air pollution

The Prime Minister should convene an all-party meeting urgently to set the ground for India’s fight to ensure safe and clean air

The Hindu

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The EU wants to put a tax on emissions from imports. It's irked some other nations at COP28

The European Union’s plan to impose a tax on the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and China has sparked a debate at the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, as poorer countries argue that the tax will harm livelihoods and economic growth

The Independent UK

TDP will attract more companies to Kakinada SEZ in Andhra Pradesh and create employment for locals, says Nara Lokesh

TDP's Lokesh promises more employment in KSEZ, alternative ways to address marine pollution, withdrawal of G.O. 217, subsidy on fishing boats/nets, ₹5L compensation to families of fisherfolk who died during sea fishing, and debate on welfare to Backward Classes if voted to power in 2024.

The Hindu

IIT-Madras researchers find home use products cause microplastic pollution

The authors of the study suggest that among the various sources contributing to the spread of microplastics in the environment, municipal wastewater is a major source.

The Hindu

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, overall AQI at 374

The air quality in the national capital was on Friday recorded in 'very poor' category on Friday. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at Anand Vihar, Delhi stood at 374 on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Letters to The Editor — December 8, 2023

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Cop28: highlights and lowlights so far

An update on the first half of the UN climate conference in Dubai, including shock over the host president’s comments

The Guardian - UK

Water crisis in South Africa: damning report finds 46% contamination, 67% of treatment works near to breaking down

A new report by South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation paints a grim picture of the quality of the country’s drinking water, and its water infrastructure. The Blue Drop Audit Report is meant to ensure that water service authorities are held accountable for providing safe drinking water. The Conversation…

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Air Quality in Delhi remains 'poor', overall AQI at 276

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi, as per SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research), was recorded at 276 on Thursday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Judge overrules Texas, strikes down air pollution permit for Gulf Coast oil terminal

A judge reversed a 2022 decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that involved its controversial “one-mile rule” to deny hearing requests.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Court Strikes Down Air Pollution Permit for Gulf Coast Oil Terminal

A judge reversed a 2022 decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) which involved its controversial “one-mile rule."

Texas Observer

UK ministers ‘misled public’ when scrapping air quality regulations

Exclusive: Documents show warnings that changes would weaken environmental protections were ignored

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Bangkok Post

'Clean air' doctor dies of lung cancer

A 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor who advocated for an end to air pollution died from lung cancer on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Residents in northern Mexico protest over delays in cleaning up a mine spill

Residents in Mexico’s northern state of Sonora have protested at the state capital against persistent pollution from an almost decade-old mine spill

Salon

Wildfire smoke erasing air quality gains

EPA regulations were supposed to improve air quality, but fires have limited or erased these gains, experts say

Radio France Internationale

Global warming threshold of 1.5°C will be broken within 7 years, research shows

Scientists warn the world may cross the crucial 1.5° Celsius global warming threshold in seven years as fossil fuel CO² emissions continue to rise, urging countries at the Cop28 talks to "act now" on coal, oil and gas pollution.

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International Business Times

World Could Breach 1.5C Warming Threshold In 7 Years: Study

The world may cross the crucial 1.5C global warming threshold in seven years as fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue to rise, scientists warned Tuesday, urging countries at the COP28 talks to "act now" on coal, oil and gas pollution.

The Independent UK

World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation

A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India

The Hindu

Arsenic found in groundwater in 25 states, fluoride in 27 states: Govt

Arsenic & Fluoride contamination reported in 230 & 469 districts in 25 & 27 states respectively. CGWB & NIH conducted studies to mitigate & remedy groundwater menace. Studies indicate occurrence of contaminants mostly geogenic in nature, no conclusive evidence of increase in concentration over time.

The Hindu

Central Pollution Control Board estimates ₹4.8-crore environment compensation for improper disposal of demolition waste at Maradu

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has assessed an environment compensation of ₹4.8 crore for the improper management of construction and demolition waste following the controlled implosion of four high-rise buildings in Maradu on January 11, 2020.

Evening Standard

New law to reverse Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion will be presented in Parliament today

Kent MP Gareth Johnson has proposed the Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill to target what he calls a 'cruel taxation'

International Business Times

COP28 Host UAE Choking From Its Own 'Toxic' Air Pollution: HRW

The United Arab Emirates is choking under "alarmingly high" air pollution levels fed by its fossil fuel industry, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday as the oil-rich country hosts the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai.

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution is dirty secret in UAE, says rights group

Human Rights Watch says country’s air pollution is dangerously high but there is little public criticism

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