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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

Breeding breakthrough paves way for controversial tuna farming on land

Spanish research centre achieves first tank-bred Atlantic bluefin as NGOs warn of poor welfare, more antibiotic use and water pollution

The Guardian - UK

Lung conditions will be made worse by climate change, researchers warn

Respiratory experts are calling on governments to reduce emissions and improve air quality

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Lung conditions will be made worse by climate change, say researchers

Respiratory experts are calling on governments to reduce emissions and improve air quality using the same policies.

The Independent UK

Travancore Titanium corruption case against Oommen Chandy, others: petitioner to move Kerala High Court again

Kerala HC to re-look at plea for CBI probe into Travancore Titanium corruption case after Oommen Chandy's death. Petitioner seeks CBI probe into ₹256-crose pollution mitigating project, which reportedly turned out to be unviable. Other respondents incl. Ramesh Chennithala, V.K. Ebrahim Kunju & former officials. Puthuppally Const. to go to…

The Hindu

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

Zimbabwe’s climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy

The dumping of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere yearly is already having a devastating impact around the world. This includes widespread flooding and droughts, raging wildfires, heatwaves and record temperatures.

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Guntur city ranks third in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023, thanks to increased green cover, reduction in air pollution

Guntur ranks third in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 in population category 3-10 lakh. MoEF&CC framed guidelines for NCAP. Guntur MC increased greenery, used sweeping machines, mist sprayers, managed waste, etc., to reduce pollution.

The Hindu

‘Green policies are the new Brexit’: a day on the frontline of London’s clean air zone

The low emissions zone is provoking extreme reactions in the constituency of a former Tory leader, who has sympathy for anti-Ulez activists

The Guardian - UK

Promote public transport, electric vehicles to check pollution, Vizianagaram Collector tells officials

Vizianagaram district admin to take steps to control air pollution in Clock Tower, Balaji junction, Mayuri junction & Collector office. Pollution under control at 100-foot road, Dharmapuri & Police HQ. Collector directs AP Pollution Control Board to monitor air pollution & promote public transport & electric vehicles. Fines for vehicles…

The Hindu

Health: Indoor air pollution caused by burning candles, cooking fumes may aggravate mild asthma

"In the study, we observed that even very young individuals with mild asthma can experience discomfort and adverse effects if the room is not adequately ventilated during cooking..." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Narmada pollution: NGT directs Dindori collector, NVDA vice chairman to appear before it

NGT orders Dhindori district collector, NVDA vice chairman, others to appear before it in matter of pollution of Narmada. It said violators committed offence under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. Gave opportunity to all parties concerned, directed them to appear before tribunal on October 4.

The Hindu

Karnataka HC directs govt. to keep in abeyance notification that resulted in ending tenure of KSPCB chairman Shanth Thimmaiah

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday directed the State government to keep in abeyance and not give effect to its August 31 corrigendum, which resulted in abruptly ending the tenure of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s chairman Shanth A. Thimmaiah.

The Hindu

Kerala govt. clears guidelines for setting up liquid waste treatment plants

Govt approves guidelines for setting up 5-50 kilolitres/day STPs under Design-Build-Operate-Transfer model. Lowest bidder to be selected through limited tender. Plant to be designed based on quality/quantity of wastewater generated. Treated effluent to match standards set by Kerala State Pollution Control Board. Technologies used must not cause inconvenience to users.

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The Conversation

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.

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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

Foul fumes and sewage spills in Tory stronghold of Michael Gove

Aggrieved residents tell of issues in constituency of housing secretary planning to rip up pollution laws

The Hindu

Most cardamom dryer units in Idukki operate without PCB nod, NGT told

Kerala PCB informs NGT that majority of cardamom dryers in Idukki lack consent-to-operate clearance. Only 3 of 11 units have valid consent. All industries prone to pollution must obtain valid consent from PCB. Notices issued to erring units; local bodies told not to issue licences. Tests reveal ambient air quality…

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Evening Standard

Scientists launch groundbreaking indoor air pollution study in London

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

The Independent UK

RSPB insists it is ‘not entering politics’ after accusing Government of lies

The charity apologised for lashing out on Twitter at plans to scrap water pollution restrictions for housing developments.

Chicago Sun-Times

Insurers aren’t obligated to pay Chicago Trump Tower’s pollution fines, judge rules

In 2018, the Illinois attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit against the hotel for violating environmental laws for allegedly polluting the Chicago River.

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

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

The Guardian - UK

Repeal of water pollution rules won’t solve England’s housing crisis, say developers

Housebuilders welcome move but fear amending levelling up bill will cause months of delays

The Independent UK

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

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has been campaigning for cleaner air in UK cities.

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