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Air pollution hides increases in rainfall

The emissions warm the atmosphere, resulting in a one-two punch: warmer oceans make it easier for water to evaporate, and warmer air can store more water vapour, allowing more moisture to fall as rain. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Whales 'Cannot Out-sing' Human Noise Pollution

Baleen whales have evolved a special voice box to help them to sing underwater -- but this could also make them uniquely vulnerable to being drowned out by human noise pollution, according to new research published Wednesday.

International Business Times

‘Safe’ air-quality levels in US, UK and EU still harmful for health, study says

Even smallest amount of exposure to minute soot particles – known as PM2.5 – raises the risk of cardiovascular disease

The Guardian - US

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Air pollution could be significant cause of dementia – even for those not predisposed

People in areas of high PM2.5 concentrations had higher amounts of amyloid plaques in brain

The Guardian - UK

Supreme Court sounds skeptical of cross-state air pollution rule - Roll Call

Republican appointees to the Supreme Court criticized the EPA’s rule on cross-state air pollution during oral arguments Wednesday.

Roll Call

Supreme Court weighs challenge to EPA rule; student loans wiped under SAVE plan

The Supreme Court considers whether to pause an EPA rule meant to reduce pollution that drifts across states. The Education Department canceled loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers on the SAVE plan.

WEKU

EU cuts toxic air limits but still falls short of WHO guidelines

Rules hailed as once-in-a-generation chance to improve air quality but loopholes will let member states delay by up to a decade

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Supreme Court will hear challenge to EPA's 'good neighbor' rule that limits pollution

The justices will consider whether to hit pause on a federal rule designed to reduce air pollution that drifts across states and can cause health troubles.

WEKU

Rampant Water Pollution Threatens Iraq's Shrinking Rivers

Stricken by drought and depleted by upstream dams, Iraq's once mighty rivers the Tigris and Euphrates are suffocating under pollutants from sewage to medical waste.

International Business Times

Is Air Pollution Harming Your Health and Home Value?

A quarter of Americans are exposed to air pollution deemed "unhealthy," which may damage the lungs, heart and brain. A free app from Redfin shows if your property is at high risk.

Kiplinger

Supreme Court to hear cross-state pollution case - Roll Call

The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider a request to halt an EPA rule on cross-state pollution that critics say is unworkable.

Roll Call

Lack Of Rain Leaves Italy Gasping

A blanket of smog covers Milan, empty reservoir bake in Sicily and wine production is down in Piedmont as a lack of rain across Italy exacerbates pollution and sparks droughts.

International Business Times

Sadiq Khan reveals £2.7m plan to install air pollution filters in 200 London schools

The trial will see whether the measure could be introduced in every school across the capital

Evening Standard

ED attaches movable property worth ₹6.30 lakh of pharma firm

ED provisionally attached ₹6.30 lakh fixed deposit of Som Phytopharma for environmental violations, further investigation ongoing.

The Hindu

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T.N. Budget | Coastal resources to be restored; conservation fund to protect endangered species

Tamil Nadu unveils TN-SHORE scheme to restore coastal resources, focusing on biodiversity, livelihoods, pollution control, and Blue Economy.

The Hindu

Climate change impacts odonate distribution in Vemabanad, reveals survey

KOTTAYAMA survey reveals climate change impact on odonate habitats in Vembanad backwater, highlighting water pollution and distributional changes.

The Hindu

Rare 'triple-dip' La Nina improved air quality in north India, increased pollution in peninsular region in 2022-23, study says

Unprecedented triple-dip La-Nina event impacts air quality in India; study reveals contrasting trends in north and south.

The Hindu

Winters in Delhi

If you have been raised in Europe with squeaky clean air, you are better off skipping Delhi this time of the year, since your lungs aren’t as “strong” as ours. We take pride in the ability of our bodies to put up with the dust and pollution. During COVID-19 pandemic,…

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Draft environmental impact assessment report for Yadadri thermal plant lacks professional integrity, say experts

Experts criticize the flawed draft EIA report for Yadadri Thermal Power Plant, highlighting errors in pollution assessment and stack design.

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Scientists discover beer bottle in deepest part of the ocean

Scientists discover a beer bottle at the deepest point on Earth, highlighting the urgent need for global action to protect our oceans and marine ecosystems...

International Business Times

Bangkok Says Work From Home As Pollution Blankets City

Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of noxious haze blanketed the Thai capital on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

PM2.5 levels soar

Levels of PM2.5 soared in most Bangkok districts on Wednesday, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to call on employers to allow their staff to work from home Thursday and Friday.

Newcastle Herald

A bit salty: Stockton, Carrington lead NSW air pollution stats

Officials say sea salt was a big factor in high particle readings.

The Hindu

Supreme Court proposes expert panel to evaluate concerns, conditions for consent to Vedanta plant to operate in Thoothukudi

The copper smelting plant was permanently shut down on the orders of the Tamil Nadu government six years ago on grounds of pollution.

The Guardian - UK

Wood-burning stoves largely offset fall in particulate pollution from roads in UK

Pollution from heating homes using solid fuel such as wood increased by 19% from 2012 to 2022, data shows

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