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England’s sewage spills: why citizen scientists want to test for pollution themselves

Thousands of volunteers across England now regularly take out their own testing kits to study the levels of pollution in rivers and the sea.

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Mega AI data centre would be 'one of Scotland's top 10 polluters’ if plans greenlit

Routine backup power tests could make a 'green' AI data centre one of Scotland’s top 10 polluters

The National (Scotland)

World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a day

A colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers reported a 15% reduction in harmful PM2.5 particles across a 10-square-kilometer area during 2018 tests. This solar-powered giant, the world's largest of its kind, offers hope for cleaner air in…

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Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead

During the first Trump administration, states and cities, tired of waiting for the federal government to deal with energy and climate challenges, started writing their own laws.

The Conversation

Which countries in Europe have the healthiest beach, lake and river water?

European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report.

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Trump’s DoJ intervenes to back Elon Musk in datacenter pollution lawsuit

Justice department urges judge to throw out suit brought by NAACP over xAI’s methane-gas turbines in Mississippi

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In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center

The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk's companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi

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When environmental rules stall housing, not pollution

India's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A risk-based system could speed low-impact projects while safeguarding sensitive areas.

The Economic Times

Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plant

Tata Electronics, an Apple supplier, has cleared pollution concerns at its iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu. The state pollution control board dropped its investigation after Tata addressed issues regarding wastewater discharge. Farmers had complained about contamination of agricultural lands. Tata confirmed its facility's water samples showed no contamination. This development…

The Economic Times

Why Coal Will Lead to More Deaths in Colorado

Across the nation, one of the dirtiest sources of power gets a lifeline from the Trump administration and state officials.

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Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning

Researchers have long known that plastic pollution reaches the ocean. But how much plastic is trapped, and where, before it reaches the ocean is far less understood.

The Conversation

Trump wants to put a $75m coal terminal in this liberal California city. Residents aren’t having it

Residents of West Oakland, which suffers from toxic waste and high pollution rates, rally against a coal export facility

The Guardian - US

'Do not swim' warning issued at popular Scottish beach over 'pollution incident'

The public have been urged not to enter the sea at a popular Scottish beach due to an ongoing pollution incident

The National (Scotland)

Indian officials survey farms around Tata iPhone parts plant after water pollution warning

Government officials are inspecting farmland near Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. This follows reports that wastewater discharge from the plant contaminated groundwater. Tata Electronics is a key supplier for Apple's iPhone production. Authorities have warned Tata of a potential shutdown. Farmers have raised concerns about water quality and its…

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Is Lake Windermere ‘glittering water’ or an ‘open sewer’? I returned to my childhood holiday spot to see

Having inspired the likes of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge with its beauty, Lake Windermere has recently drawn negative headlines due to contaminated water. Once entranced by the region as a child, Bill Borrows returns to see whether it holds the same allure

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NT:Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring

Industry will pay for improved air pollution monitoring following toxic leaks from harbourside gas plants near major urban hubs.

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Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring

Industry will pay for improved air pollution monitoring following toxic leaks from harbourside gas plants near major urban hubs.

The Economic Times

Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges

An Indian pollution regulator has warned Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhones, about a potential factory shutdown. The regulator alleges wastewater from the Tata plant in Hosur has contaminated groundwater near farms. Inspections found the factory discharged wastewater into a pond that overflowed. Tata claims an independent analysis…

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Tata's Apple iPhone factory in Tamil Nadu faces shutdown threat over farmland water contamination; pollution body seeks explanation

An Indian pollution regulator has accused Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhones, of contaminating groundwater near its Hosur factory. The regulator found wastewater discharge from the plant polluted farmland wells. Tata faces a potential shutdown unless it provides a satisfactory explanation. This adds to recent issues faced by…

The Guardian - UK

Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests

Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones

Bangkok Post

Police asked to find Saraburi canal polluters

The Pollution Control Department has asked police to find the factories responsible for polluting canals in Saraburi province with heavy metals and volatile organic compounds.

The Times of India

China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 260,000 deaths

China's push for electric vehicles is now showing a major health benefit. Research indicates cleaner air in Chinese cities due to more electric cars. This shift has drastically cut dangerous pollutants. It is estimated that this has prevented over 260,000 premature deaths. This real-world data highlights health improvements alongside emission…

The Economic Times

China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deaths

Electric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. Air pollution has significantly decreased in Chinese cities. In the US, California is also seeing cleaner air with more electric vehicles. Cities like New York and Chicago could see…

The Economic Times

Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017

Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami Gange program's strict regulations. Key interventions in Kanpur's Jajmau tannery belt have been successful. While water quality has improved, some stretches still face challenges. Further efforts are underway to…

The Guardian - US

This LA neighborhood is choked by smog. The solution: a network of sensors on offices, homes and bags

Pacoima is hemmed in by highways and heavy industry, and its residents are fighting pollution with hyperlocal air quality monitoring

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