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A new study from the University of California San Diego reveals that cutting greenhouse gases based on income or other factors instead of race could result in communities of color suffering… Read More

Canada is experiencing its most destructive wildfire season on record, with hundreds of wildfires burning from coast to coast. Satellite images show the extent of air pollution traveling sou… Read More

Air pollution, particularly from wildfires, poses a significant health risk to unhoused individuals who are already vulnerable. They are exposed to dangerous air pollutants 24/7, often livin… Read More

Iraq's Mesopotamian marshes, home to the Marsh Arab culture, are drying up due to drought, decimating herds of water buffaloes and threatening the livelihoods of the Ma'adan people. The Unit… Read More

China's state media has been publishing a series of negative news reports about the United States and Europe, focusing on police violence against African-Americans, poverty in the UK, and po… Read More

India's monsoon floods have caused the Yamuna river to rise so high that it is now lapping at the walls of the Taj Mahal for the first time in almost 50 years. The floods have also submerged… Read More

The electric hatchback has become a popular choice among consumers in the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs). Compact, efficient, and environmentally friendly, these vehicles… Read More

Plastic pollution in Uganda remains a significant problem despite multiple bans on plastic use since 2009. Over half of all plastic waste in the country ends up in land, waterways, lakes, or… Read More

In the early 2010s, influencers popularized the "trash jar" as a symbol of the zero-waste movement, with individuals like Kathryn Kellogg and Bea Johnson showcasing their jars of accumulated… Read More

The article discusses the rapid growth of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports along the Gulf Coast, particularly in Louisiana. It highlights the construction and operation of LNG terminals… Read More

Canada's wildfires have produced record levels of carbon emissions, with accumulated emissions reaching 290 megatons in just the first seven months of 2023, according to the EU's Copernicus… Read More

The Mumbai Traffic Police has announced that they will observe 'No Honking Day' on August 9 and August 16 in an effort to reduce unnecessary honking and curb noise pollution. The police have… Read More

A recent report by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) promoting the use of recycled plastic in construction materials has been met with skepticism by independent experts. They warn of unkn… Read More

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, speaks during a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023The United Nations human rights chief sounded the alarm about I… Read More

The closure of the Shenango Coke Works coal-processing plant in Pittsburgh resulted in a significant drop in emergency room visits and hospitalizations for heart ailments, according to a stu… Read More

Environmental groups in Texas have accused the state's environmental regulator, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), of using an unwritten and arbitrary policy called the "o… Read More

The space industry, with its rocket launches, is responsible for the same amount of carbon emissions as the global aviation industry. A study has shown that pollution from rockets could have… Read More

Takao Shito, a 73-year-old Japanese farmer, has vowed to stay on his ancestral land in the middle of Narita airport, despite the noise and pollution caused by the planes. His family has leas… Read More

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global fossil fuel subsidies reached a record $7 trillion in 2022, equivalent to over 7% of global GDP. These subsidies make fossil fuels… Read More

India is set to have the second-largest metro system in the world, surpassing Japan, Korea, and the United States. The country's population living in urban areas is expected to increase to o… Read More

London's license plate-reading traffic cameras have been damaged, disconnected, or stolen by vigilantes opposing the city's new anti-pollution charge on older vehicles. The vandalism by a gr… Read More

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has accused the UK government of lying about its commitment to the environment over the reversal of EU green schemes. The charity critici… Read More

The Kenyan government plans to introduce electric motorbikes across the country in an effort to combat pollution, health issues, and fuel costs. President William Ruto aims to eventually pha… Read More

In a significant victory for the community in south Memphis, a plant that uses cancer-causing ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment has announced its closure. The decision comes afte… Read More

The summer of 2023 was the hottest on record globally, with temperatures well above average, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization and Copernicus. Heatwaves, wildf… Read More

The luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer has been successfully pulled free in Greenland after running aground with 206 people on board. The ship was freed by a fisheries research vessel at h… Read More

Despite heavy rain, over a dozen volunteers in Nigeria participated in a World Cleanup Day event led by environmental advocacy group SustyVibes. Nigeria faces a major challenge with over 2 m… Read More

A new study published in Nature reveals that smoke from wildfires in the US is reversing years of progress on air quality, undoing 25% of improvements achieved since 2000. The study found th… Read More

Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed an infinitely recyclable plastic called poly(diketoenamine) (PDK) that could help combat global pollution caused by no… Read More

The article discusses the issue of tire pollution, also known as tire and road wear particles, which is a problem that is poised to worsen as more drivers transition to electric vehicles (EV… Read More

A new report from Mexico's Environment Department has revealed that a massive waste spill from a copper mine in Sonora has caused "alarming" levels of pollution in the soil, air, and water… Read More

The Sphere, a high-tech music venue in Las Vegas, received positive reviews after its opening. However, plans to open a second Sphere in London have faced opposition from local residents. Co… Read More

China has made significant progress in reducing air pollution levels in its megacities, leading to a 42% drop in pollution since 2013. This reduction has resulted in an extension of the aver… Read More

The news article discusses the issue of light pollution and its impact on our ability to observe the night sky. It introduces the term "noctalgia" or "sky grief" to describe the loss of heri… Read More

Proposed regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aim to protect communities like Port Arthur in Texas from petrochemical pollution. The rules would strengthen monitoring sta… Read More

The Inuit communities of the Arctic are facing increased undersea noise due to climate change and the rise in shipping activity. The Inuit Circumpolar Council has urged the International Mar… Read More

The air quality in Delhi has worsened, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) predicted to reach 'very poor' levels after the festive period. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) fo… Read More

Three Democratic members of Congress have introduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023, a comprehensive bill aimed at reducing plastic production and holding companies accoun… Read More

Sungai Watch, founded by environmentalist Sam Benchegjib and his two siblings, is an organization dedicated to cleaning up Indonesia's heavily polluted rivers and preserving aquatic ecosyste… Read More

A new study published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment warns that humanity's interference with the Earth's "salt cycle" is posing a threat to freshwater supplies. The st… Read More

Delhi-NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, with smog enveloping the city for the third consecutive day. The air quality index in many areas has crossed the 400 mark, posing a risk to th… Read More

The air quality in Delhi has reached 'severe' levels for the first time this winter, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) breaching the 400 mark. The situation is expected to worsen due to unfav… Read More

Starting from November 3, Delhi Metro will run an additional 20 train trips across its network in response to the implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to com… Read More

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has reached "severe" levels, leading to the implementation of Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). As part of the restrictions, non-essential const… Read More

Northern China, including Beijing and Tianjin, is experiencing heavy smog due to a return to coal-fired power generation to stimulate the economy. Pollution warnings have been issued, affect… Read More

Delhi is experiencing severe air pollution with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 457, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The pollution has been severe for the past three days and… Read More

Punjab reported 3,230 farm fires in a single day, the highest so far this season, while large parts of Haryana recorded "very poor" and "severe" air quality. The total number of stubble burn… Read More

Primary schools in Gurugram and Faridabad have been ordered to close due to rising pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the districts has been "extr… Read More

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has formed a monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of its Winter Action Plan to reduce air pollution. The committee will ensure measures… Read More

The Haryana transport commissioner has banned the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles in Gurugram and Faridabad districts due to deteriorating air quality. The ban is in effect un… Read More

Mumbai-based NGO Awaaz Foundation has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, informing him that green firecrackers, which are supposed to be less polluting, contain banned chem… Read More

Delhi-NCR did not feature in the top 10 worst air quality stations in Asia, raising hopes for a better Diwali. The city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 202, the best in at least three wee… Read More

Australian and Canadian scientists have discovered a way to transform toxic mine waste, known as 'tailings', into fertile soil capable of supporting crops. Traditionally, tailings are hazard… Read More

Environmental activists in Kenya marched in the capital, Nairobi, calling for a reduction in plastic production ahead of a global plastics treaty negotiation meeting. Over 170 nations will m… Read More

Plastic production disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, with the costs of plastic across its life cycle being at least eight times higher for these countries compared… Read More

According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), pollution levels in Delhi increased on Diwali compared to last year. The concentration of PM2.5 and PM10 rose by 45% and 33% respec… Read More

A sea turtle rehabilitation center in Tunisia is providing a second chance for endangered loggerhead turtles. The center, part of the European "Life Med Turtles" program, is the only facilit… Read More

Two Indian cities, Kolkata and Mumbai, joined New Delhi as some of the world's most polluted cities following Diwali celebrations. New Delhi claimed the top spot with an air quality index (A… Read More

Negotiations for a global treaty to combat plastic pollution have begun in Nairobi, with tensions expected as countries debate what should be included in the pact. Last year, 175 countries a… Read More

Chemical engineers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts have developed a process called hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) that can transform plastic waste into fuel on board… Read More