World Pollution News

14/01/2023

After the raid of the CM flying squad, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board has come down heavily on illegal ready mix concrete plants.

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14/01/2023

An official from the L-G’s office said Saxena flagged at least 12 matters in the meeting pertaining to broken roads, flyovers/underpasses, worsening condition of the Yamuna, air pollution

14/01/2023

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took an important step toward slashing a tiny but toxic pollutant that’s inhaled daily by millions of people – soot. But experts say the agency needs to go further to protect the public.

13/01/2023

As winter storms blow through Wisconsin, some environmental advocates say that the U.S. needs to reduce the amount of salt used on roads, sideways and driveways to reduce salt pollution. We speak with a chloride reduction expert to learn what you can do to help your local waterways.

13/01/2023

Using artificial intelligence, engineers have simplified and reinforced models that accurately calculate the fine particulate matter (PM2.5) -- the soot, dust and exhaust emitted by trucks and cars that get into human lungs -- contained in urban air pollution.

13/01/2023

Since privatisation of the water industry, dividends worth £65 billion have been paid out, while debt has risen from zero to £54 billion.

13/01/2023

Since 2016, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s environmental justice advisory group has helped shape its policies and practices.

13/01/2023

A Wisconsin community is trying to contain the pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations. A reporter and lawyer explain. Then, we gain insight on salt pollution from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

13/01/2023

AFRICAProject set to help Indo-Pacific region fight plastic pollutionAfrica Press ReleaseJanuary 13, 2023AFRICAThe UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and UNCTAD have extended to the Indo-Pacific region a joint programme that works with governments, researchers and businesses ...

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13/01/2023

Gov Shapiro can win the clean energy jobs the state needs, protect consumers from fossil fuel-driven price shocks on their electric bills, and dramatically cut the climate and air pollution.

13/01/2023

Using artificial intelligence, Cornell University engineers have simplified and reinforced models that accurately calculate the fine particulate matter (PM2.5)

13/01/2023

In United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution 5/14 and subsequent discussions at INC-1, the issue of elements of the Plastic Pollution Treaty became quite important. Following INC-1, it is clear that the Plastic Pollution Treaty could benefit from many key elements developed throughout tr...

13/01/2023

Patricia Schuba, president of the board of Labadie Environmental Organization, discusses the power of the public in creating environmental change.

13/01/2023

“I’m proud that we, Concerned Citizens of Cook County, made our very own seat at the table to advocate for the West Adel community’s health and welfare.

13/01/2023

On 13 January 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the MV Ganga Vilas Cruise, world's largest river cruise from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. The crui...

13/01/2023

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The Plastic Pollution Treaty’s scope, as articulated by United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution 5/14, includes the circular economy and elements of the plastic life-cycle as vital elements for addressing plastic pollution and production. The fundamental connections between the circul...

13/01/2023

Research by the University of Colorado at Boulder has found a correlation between increased use of the chemical in agriculture as atmospheric levels decline.  Ambient concentrations of sulfur, an essential nutrient plants need to survive, were particularly high during the 1980s, and farmers could r...

13/01/2023

The federal kitchen police are not coming for your gas range.

13/01/2023

Section 60113 of the Inflation Reduction Act adds Section 136 to the Clean Air Act, imposing a first-ever direct "charge" on methane emissions.

13/01/2023

The state’s environmental permitting process will now require applicants to consider how their projects might contribute to cumulative environmental impacts on disadvantaged communities.

13/01/2023

A conversation with Paul Stephenson about the impact of lead mining and smelting on the miners themselves, the communities around them, and on plants, animals, and human beings across the Roman Empire. This is part of a broader and ongoing project on metallurgy and environmental violence.