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World meteorologists point to ‘vicious cycle’ of heatwaves and air pollution

The climate crisis and soaring temperatures are worsening air quality, WMO says, with ‘knock-on effects’

The Guardian - UK

Carbon markets are 'bogus solutions' as rich world keeps polluting, African Climate Summit is told

A Nigerian environmental activist has declared at the first African Climate Summit that carbon markets are “bogus solutions."

The Independent UK

EPA delays new ozone pollution standards until after 2024 election

The Environmental Protection Agency is delaying plans to tighten air quality standards for ground-level ozone — better known as smog — despite a recommendation by a scientific advisory panel to lower air pollution limits to protect public health

The Independent UK

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It’s time for Trump Organization to pay up for polluting Chicago River

Knowing the company and its notorious owner, the state must use every legal means at its disposal to get every dime of the $12 million fine.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tory peers could stop Gove’s plan to relax pollution rules in England

Zac Goldsmith and a former No 10 adviser back Lords rebellion that hopes to maintain river protections

The Guardian - UK

Woman left fighting for her life after swimming in sewage-filled waters

Caitlin Edwards, 22, contracted E.coli after swimming near Amroth Beach last summer

The Independent UK

A sand storm is brewing in Andhra

Sand mining in Andhra Pradesh has become a political issue. YSRCP govt. accused of working with sand mafia, while TDP alleges ₹40,000 crore looted in 4 yrs. Courts and NGT have pulled up govt. for not ensuring due diligence in clearances. YSRCP imposed ban and issued New Sand Mining Policy…

The Hindu

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Children in London’s most deprived boroughs at greatest risk of asthma attack

Data shows an 187% jump in the number of children in London with asthma being admitted to hospital between August and September 2021

Evening Standard

Climate crisis poses greatest risk to people with respiratory illnesses, experts warn

Call for EU to match WHO’s air pollution regulatory limits as impact of climate emergency and human health is interlinked

The Guardian - UK

Voters won’t trust Labour if it backs Tory pollution plans, green groups warn

Party’s apparent support for Tory move to axe controls on pollution caused by housebuilders is condemned by a range of environmental organisations

The Guardian - UK

Bogus war on the motorist is sign of Tory desperation

I welcome robust discussion, but this obsession with Ulez is an attempt to sow discord and division

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan hits back at criticism of London Ulez expansion

Mayor of London defends scheme and accuses Tories of trying to sow ‘division and discord’

The Guardian - UK

Why the UK government is relaxing rules for river pollution

The UK government has announced plans to enable the delivery of 100,000 new homes by 2030 that are currently being held up by a controversial EU law designed to protect water bodies from pollution.

The Conversation

Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress

Govt's ₹20,000 cr NMCG mission has installed treatment plants to treat 20% of sewage generated in 5 major States along Ganga. This is expected to increase to 33% by 2024 and 60% by 2026. NMCG plans to set up 7,000 MLD of sewage treatment plants by 2026.

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Supreme Court to examine how regulations on sale of green crackers are enforced

The Supreme Court has decided to examine how regulations and restrictions on the sale of “green crackers” are being enforced on the ground

Newsroom.co.nz

Clear the smog and make clean, green image a reality

Our cars are killing us through road deaths and pollution. Decreasing the number of cars on the roads reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves community wellbeing, and promotes physical activity, writes Noah Bunkley

The Guardian - UK

RSPB v the Tories: six environmental promises - lies or otherwise?

Do the charity’s accusations that the government has reneged on environmental pledges stand up to scrutiny?

Evening Standard

Scientists launch groundbreaking indoor air pollution study in London

WellHome study to measure pollutants triggered by cooking and cleaning in the home

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The Independent UK

California panel to vote on increasing storage at site of worst US methane leak despite risks

A proposal to vastly increase natural gas storage at the site of the nation’s largest-known methane leak is prompting opposition from California lawmakers

The Hindu

Green court directs Border Roads Organisation to plant 10,000 trees in Uttarakhand

NGT directs BRO to plant 10,000 trees in Uttarakhand to make up for trees felled during road construction. Joint committee formed to assess damage to vegetation and prevent landslides. DFO to monitor survival of plantation and DM to ensure BRO takes steps to prevent landslides.

Salon

PFAS now in drinking straws

"Perhaps the best thing we can do for now is to avoid using straws altogether, where possible"

The Guardian - UK

Scrapping housebuilder pollution rules is a regression, watchdog tells Coffey

Office for Environmental Protection chair tells ministers plan will degrade England’s rivers and demands that they explain it to MPs

The Independent UK

Japanese ministers eat Fukushima fish to show it's safe after nuclear plant wastewater is discharged

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and three Cabinet ministers have eaten Fukushima fish sashimi at a lunch meeting in an apparent effort to show that fish is safe following the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

Al Jazeera

Biden administration limits wetland protections to align with Supreme Court

Experts warn that Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule could weaken protections for nearly half of US wetlands.

Evening Standard

Mother of girl who died of air pollution welcomes Ulez expansion - but has cost concerns

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s daughter Ella, nine, died in 2013 after an asthma attack

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