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Little Village residents protest opening of Target warehouse they say will create more pollution because of added diesel truck traffic July 28, 2021 12:08 am Barring the closure of the warehouse, protesters demanded Target electrify its truck fleet within the first year of operation there, pay its workers at least $20 to $25 an hour with benefits, as opposed to the current $18 starting wage, and hire 50% of its …
Speculator Village Board passes water pollution resolution July 27, 2021 10:25 pm STAFF REPORT A Regular Meeting of the Village of Speculator Board of Trustees was held at the Village Hall in Speculator on July 12. The public could participate via Zoom. PRESENT: Jeannette Barrett – Mayor; Mark Donecker, Cindy Rumsey, Rebecca Smith, Jim …
Wastewater Pollution: EPA Moves to Undo Trump's Weakening of Coal Plant Requirements July 27, 2021 9:24 pm The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday it is kicking off a new rulemaking process to pass stricter requirements for how coal power plants dispose of wastewater, undoing a major rollback implemented in the last year of the Trump …
Pollution Inequity in Alaska, Mississippi Get Senate Spotlight - Bloomberg Law July 27, 2021 7:49 pm Residents from the flood-stricken Mississippi Delta region to northernmost Alaska told a Senate panel Thursday that the federal government has ignored poorer areas for decades that continue to be threatened by flooding and lingering pollution of land and …
President Biden proposing aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards, aiming for tougher anti-pollution rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions July 27, 2021 6:56 pm Under Obama, automakers were required to raise fuel economy 5% per year from 2021 through 2026. But under Trump, that was reduced to 1.5% annually. In 2019, five automakers — Ford, BMW, Honda, Volkswagen and later Volvo — split with competitors and reached …
EPA Announces Intent to Strengthen Limits on Water Pollution from Power Plants July 27, 2021 6:20 pm EPA found that there are opportunities to strengthen certain wastewater pollution discharge limits. The U.S. EPA announced that it is initiating a rule-making process to strengthen certain wastewater pollution discharge limits for coal power plants that …
What effect does temperature inversion have on pollution? July 27, 2021 5:38 pm Inversion influences everything from visibility, air quality and even cloud formation. It can also cause a problem for pollution. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — When we get higher in the atmosphere temperatures normally decrease, with the ground acting as a heat …
Virginia plans to invest over $400 million in reducing water pollution, increasing access to clean water July 27, 2021 5:37 pm VIRGINIA (WRIC) — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced that the state plans to invest $411.5 million to reduce water pollution and increase access to clean water. The funds will come from the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP). Gov. Northam’s office …
EPA Will Strengthen Limits on Wastewater Pollution from Coal-Fired Plants July 27, 2021 4:52 pm The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to establish more stringent standards on water pollution from coal-fired power plants. The EPA on July 26 announced it would reinstate Obama-era regulations that were rolled back by the Trump administration. …
Letter: Who wants to live in ever-increasing pollution caused by an indifferent Legislature? July 27, 2021 1:58 pm (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Smoke in the Salt Lake Valley, on Monday, July 12, 2021. By Katherine Dayton-Kistler | The Public Forum | July 27, 2021, 12:00 p.m. Every breath we take is killing us. This deadly air will be massively affected by the …
Letters: Mayor Hogsett should consider light pollution when revamping city's streetlights July 27, 2021 10:50 am I recently read about Mayor Joe Hogsett's plan to revamp the streetlights of Indianapolis with new LED lights to improve visibility and cut down on energy costs. On its surface, I don't have an issue with this plan. More:Mayor Hogsett announces …
Air pollution particles from everyday products cause 900,000 premature deaths every year July 27, 2021 8:31 am Air pollution particles from everyday products including paints, pesticides and vehicle tailpipes cause up to 900,000 premature deaths every year, study warns Study analysed pollution caused by 'anthropogenic secondary organic aerosols' These are …
Study finds microplastics pollution in the Ganga July 27, 2021 7:29 am An analysis of the stretches of the river Ganga by Delhi-based environment NGO Toxics Link has revealed pollution by microplastics, defined as synthetic solid particles sized ranging 1 micrometre (μm) to 5 millimetre (mm), which are insoluble in water. The …
Birmingham Clean Air Zone 'pushing pollution into deprived areas of city' July 27, 2021 4:13 am Critics of Birmingham's Clean Air Zone say it is simply pushing pollution into the most deprived areas of the city where residents are already more vulnerable to health and poverty problems. Bishop Desmond Jaddoo says motorists are still using their …
Valley Air District helps lower-income people get electric cars to help reduce pollution July 27, 2021 2:19 am FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Valley consistently ranks high on a list of polluted places in the United States. The American Lung Association says more than 135 million Americans live in areas where just breathing is a health risk. The Valley Air District …
India's poor face air pollution death risk July 27, 2021 1:47 am Paris: The poorest 10 percent of Indians face a risk of dying from air pollution that is nine times higher than for the richest 10 percent, according to research released on Monday. Fine particles (PM2.5) generated from burning fossil fuels, farming …
Reducing air pollution can lower Alzheimer's, dementia risk, study finds July 27, 2021 1:25 am DENVER (KDVR) — A new report shows evidence that a reduction in fine particulate matter in air pollution and traffic-related pollution can reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and possibly slow their progression. Researchers this week …
$44M federal grant to address traffic, pollution by major NJ port July 27, 2021 12:57 am NEWARK – A $44 million federal grant to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will be used to modernize nearly 3 miles of roads at the north entrance of Port Newark and the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal. The work will reduce congestion …
How India’s Air Pollution Crisis Impacts The Poor The Most July 27, 2021 12:35 am AGRA, KOLKATA, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA - 2019/05/07: A tourist seen covering his face striving to guard ... [+] himself from immense pollution in front of Taj Mahal, which is half concealed in smoke. Air pollution is one of the major causes that is …
Biden EPA to reconsider Trump rollback on power plant pollution in 2022 July 27, 2021 12:32 am The Biden administration will take aim at a Trump-era rule that critics argued would allow dangerous substances including arsenic and mercury to leach into waterways from coal-fired power plants. The EPA said in a notice published Monday on its website …
Overnight Energy: Democrats request interview with Exxon lobbyist after undercover tapes | Biden EPA to reconsider Trump rollback on power plant pollution in 2022 | How climate change and human beings influence wildfires July 27, 2021 12:32 am MONDAY AGAIN. Welcome to Overnight Energy, your source for the day’s energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rachel Frazin at [email protected] . Follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Reach Zack Budryk at [email protected] or …
Air quality alert issued for Tuesday, higher ozone pollution, heat are in forecast July 26, 2021 11:20 pm EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Ozone pollution is expected to be high Tuesday in Southwestern Indiana as the temperature reaches into the 90s, and state environmental officials are advising residents to take precautions such as limiting physical exertion outside. …
Pollution Turns an Argentinian Lake Bright Pink July 26, 2021 10:57 pm Photo: Daniel Feldman/AFP (Getty Images) Corfo Lagoon, a body of water in the Patagonia region of Argentina, turned a deep and vibrant pink in what activists say is a disturbing sign of pollution in the area. There are some instances of naturally …
Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $4.5 Million July 26, 2021 9:48 pm WARRENVILLE, Ill., July 26, 2021 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a technology company providing advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems, emissions control and water treatment in utility and industrial …
Pollution alert sent as Montana smoke hits unhealthy levels July 26, 2021 9:47 pm July 26, 2021Updated: July 26, 2021 2:38 p.m. BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Health officials warned Montana residents to protect themselves from smoke pollution on Monday as the air quality deteriorated to unhealthy levels across much of the state. The pollution …
Study: New evidence shows link between air pollution, Alzheimer’s disease July 26, 2021 8:56 pm Air pollution has been known to have negative effects on health, and there's new data showing that a decrease in pollution could benefit those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Air pollution has been known to have negative …
EPA to impose new limits on wastewater pollution from coal power plants July 26, 2021 8:34 pm By Ella Nilsen, CNN The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday it intends to set more stringent standards on water pollution from coal power plants, reinstating regulations that the Trump administration had rolled back. It’s a stark reversal from …
India's poor face outsized air pollution death risk July 26, 2021 6:56 pm The poorest 10 percent of Indians face a risk of dying from air pollution that is nine times higher than for the richest 10 percent, according to research released Monday. Fine particles (PM2.5) generated from burning fossil fuels, farming practices and …
Air Pollution Forecast and Caution issued for Lemhi County July 26, 2021 4:19 pm LEMHI COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of degraded air quality. Due elevated pollutant levels health impacts may occur, burning …
Lawyer who sued Chevron over Ecuador pollution found guilty of contempt July 26, 2021 3:47 pm By Sebastien Malo NEW YORK (Reuters) - A disbarred American lawyer, who spent more than two decades battling Chevron Corp over pollution in the Ecuadorian rainforest, was found guilty on Monday of criminal contempt charges stemming from a lawsuit brought …
Alabama's waterways are under threat from sewage, other pollution July 26, 2021 3:38 pm Despite being the most biodiverse state, poor water quality plagues Alabama, and no one is doing anything about it. State health officials have issued swimming advisories for Mobile County’s Fowl and Dog River because of high bacteria levels. This, …
Clarify SA’s position on UN plastic pollution treaty – Dave Bryant July 26, 2021 3:22 pm DA MP says treaty is concerning considering that SA is African continent’s third worst offender when it comes to plastic pollution Minister Creecy must clarify SA’s position on UN plastic pollution treaty following alleged leak 26 July 2021 Note to Editors …
Air Pollution Action Day July 26, 2021 3:14 pm The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has determined that an air pollution action day will be declared for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area and is in effect until midnight CDT Monday night. An air pollution action day is declared when weather …
High levels of air pollution possible in Simcoe County: Environment Canada July 26, 2021 3:07 pm
Weed killer company to pay up over pollution of Dublin river July 26, 2021 3:04 pm A leading week killer manufacturing company has been given a chance to avoid a recorded conviction for pollution of local groundwater and the River Tolka in Dublin. The prosecution was brought following an investigation by the Environmental Protection …
Argentina Lake Ominously Turns Pink Because of Pollution, Threatens to Poison Water Supply July 26, 2021 2:52 pm The pollution of a chemical meant to keep prawns for export has turned a lagoon in Argentina's southern Patagonia area brilliant pink, a spectacular but terrifying phenomenon that experts and campaigners blame contamination by a chemical intended to …
Environmental Protection Rejects Pipeline’s Pollution Risks Survey, Crisis with UEA Looming July 26, 2021 12:29 pm In January 2021, Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection submitted a document of guidelines for the preparation of an emergency plan to deal with possible Europe Asia Pipeline Company oil pollution incidents in its terminal in Eilat. The guidelines …
Doctors, air pollution experts forecast worsening health effects of wildfire smoke July 26, 2021 8:54 am A helicopter with a water bucket flies past the Tremont Creek wildfire burning on the mountains above Ashcroft, B.C., on Friday, July 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck VANCOUVER - Health experts warn that a shift in mindset and new solutions are …
This pilot trading scheme in Surat could help firms reduce air pollution July 26, 2021 8:43 am Last week, China, the world's top greenhouse gas emitter, announced it was opening a national carbon market, a type of emissions trading system. Under the system, industrial units that cannot meet annual government-set greenhouse gas emissions targets …
Dogs playing fetch with plastic toys in Deschutes can add to river pollution July 26, 2021 4:36 am Videos A Bend resident offers one solution and says it's better for dog owners to use sticks for their dogs to play fetch with, instead of plastic toys. He said Sunday he made that decision when he threw a rubber ball in the water for his dog to fetch. …
Pollution turns Argentina lake bright pink July 26, 2021 3:53 am
Pollution Turns Argentina Lake Bright Pink July 25, 2021 11:54 pm TRELEW, ARGENTINA - A lagoon in Argentina's southern Patagonia region has turned bright pink in a striking, but frightful phenomenon experts and activists blame on pollution by a chemical used to preserve prawns for export. The color is caused by …
NGT takes note of Kolkata’s rising NO2 pollution issue July 25, 2021 11:44 pm
‘Pollution permits’: Nova Scotia environmental groups decry use of herbicides along power lines July 25, 2021 8:03 pm SYDNEY – Two environmental groups are speaking up about Nova Scotia Power’s use of herbicides along power lines as vegetation management. Cape Breton’s Margaree Environmental Association and the Ecology Action Centre are both actively opposing the electric …
Letter: Time to enact policies that target the role industry plays in our pollution problems July 25, 2021 1:44 pm (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Gov. Gary Herbert tops off the tank of his state-issued SUV at the opening of a new Speedway convenience store and gas station that will sell lower-sulfur “Tier 3” gasoline, in Salt Lake City on Monday Nov. 25, …
Madrid plans ‘urban forest’ to reduce pollution and combat climate change July 25, 2021 1:12 pm MADRID has unveiled plans to create a ‘green belt’ of forest around Spain’s capital in a bid to combat climate change and reduce pollution. The project involves transforming disused areas between roads and buildings by planting more than half a million …
Speed limits to be cut on M6 and M5 due to high pollution levels July 25, 2021 11:10 am Drivers will have to look forward to slightly slower journeys on some of our motorways - with some seeing the speed limit reduced to 60mph. Parts of some of the country's busiest motorways - including the M6, M5 and M1 - will see the lower speed limit …
Navy activates contingency plan to check risk of oil pollution July 24, 2021 9:47 pm The Pakistan Navy has executed National Contingency Plan (Pollution) while assessing evolving situation after grounding of MV HENG TONG 77 off Karachi harbour earlier on 19 July. Chief of the Naval Staff is the Chairman of ‘Pakistan Maritime Disaster …
Lagoon in Argentine Patagonia turns pink due to pollution July 24, 2021 5:53 pm
Colorado ozone air pollution spikes 48% above federal limit, state meteorologist says “definitely extreme” July 24, 2021 2:45 pm The gray haze blurring mountain views along Colorado’s Front Range day after day this summer signaled ozone pollution spiking to dangerous levels — up to 48% higher than the federal health limit — and some of the deadliest air in decades. The average ozone …
Pollution from animal waste: Fish worth Tk 15 lakh die in Moulvibazar pond July 24, 2021 11:43 am Fish were dying in a pond as waste of sacrificial animals from a nearby cattle market polluted the water in Moulvibazar's Sreemangal upazila. Dead fish started to float in Sagardighi pond since yesterday afternoon, reports our local correspondent …
Rising temperature, air and noise pollution still not on aviation radar July 24, 2021 10:34 am More than a year after the Delhi High Court directed the Centre Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), they have not taken any tangible steps to address the issue of air pollution and noise pollution caused due to …
New app helps Indonesians understand the air pollution around them & Tech July 24, 2021 2:43 am
Attorney General Bonta Challenges Approval of Warehouse Project in South Fontana Neighborhood Already Overburdened by Unhealthy Air Pollution July 24, 2021 12:36 am OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against the City of Fontana challenging its approval of the Slover and Oleander Warehouse Project. The 205,000 square-foot project shares a border with a public high school and is …
Light pollution is ruining night sky -- Tim White July 23, 2021 11:53 pm Few would deny the sense of awe when looking up at a gem-filled sky or catching a falling star. Sadly, our connection with the stars is limited by light pollution.Major culprits of light pollution are businesses thta elect to bathe the night sky with their …
Organizations challenge state over water pollution permit & Regional July 23, 2021 7:16 pm HELENA — Environmental groups are challenging the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for permitting wastewater disposal into the groundwater for a new development in Big Sky that they say could degrade water quality in the Gallatin River …
Western U.S. wildfire smoke causes cross-country air pollution July 23, 2021 6:18 pm PORTLAND, Oregon: Wildfires across the United States and Canada, including Oregon's "monster" two-week-old Bootleg blaze, caused harmful air pollution as far away as New York City, where the AQI measurement for fine particulate matter reached …
Lawsuit Challenges Federal Industrial Stormwater Permit Failure to Control U.S. Plastic Pollution July 23, 2021 4:45 pm This impacts thousands of industrial facilities across the country. On July 1, 2021, the Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the Ninth Circuit to review EPA’s issuance of the 2021 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector …
SEPA warn pollution at 'toxic' burn with black water and dead fish could affect Glasgow water ways July 23, 2021 3:46 pm The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have warned that pollution from a burn in North Lanarkshire could affect water ways in Glasgow and Cumbernauld. Members of the public have been reporting the water turning black, dead fish and toxic smells …
India 4th best placed to make most of counter-pollution steps July 23, 2021 2:30 pm
Pollution: Former resident calls for demolition of homes July 23, 2021 1:04 pm Houses on the UK's most polluted street outside London need to be demolished now, according to one former resident. Caerphilly council bought the homes of Martin Brown and his neighbours in Hafodyrynys and they have since moved out. But the 74-year-old …
Trailblazing standard set to tackle plastic pellet pollution July 23, 2021 12:33 pm Retailers concerned by the ever-growing scourge of marine plastic pollution can, at long last, take practical action to tackle an entirely preventable form of plastic pollution within their supply chains. From July 2021, a first-of-its-kind pellet handling …
India 4th best placed to make most of counter-pollution steps July 23, 2021 12:09 pm If global efforts were made to counter the health risks from toxic pollution and climate change, where should they concentrate? Low-income countries produce more toxic pollution, but in the process of building things consumed in high-income countries. At …
Pollution: 'Bring houses down' plea for most polluted street July 23, 2021 10:47 am He said: "It's just upsetting to see people in, what I still call my house, people going in there, without permission, going in, looking around, taking videos - all down the street they've been doing it. It is not on."
Technological Advancements in Pollution Boom Deployment Systems to Boost the World Market July 23, 2021 10:30 am The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Jul 23, 2021 (Market Insight Reports) -- The Latest research study released by HTF MI "Global Pollution Boom Deployment Systems Market" with 100+ pages of analysis …
NASA-funded Milken study finds racial disparities in air pollution July 23, 2021 6:27 am Three scientists from the Milken Institute School of Public Health found nitrogen dioxide to be disproportionately lower within disenfranchised, minority neighborhoods during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a study funded by NASA. Gaige Kerr, a …
Clearing the Air - Making sense of Climate Change, Air Pollution, and Energy Development in NM July 23, 2021 5:40 am An interview with Liliana Castillo, Deputy Director of CAVU. Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with CAVU (Climate Advocates Voces Unidas) Deputy Director, Liliana Castillo, about …
Western Wildfires Cause Dangerous Air Pollution on East Coast July 23, 2021 4:37 am What happens in the West definitely is not staying there as smoke from wildfires fueled by climate change blankets the Eastern U.S. with dangerous air pollution. New York City's air quality was the worst in the world on Tuesday, posing a danger to …
Experts suggest ways to check pollution July 23, 2021 1:49 am
Air pollution main cause for non-communicable diseases: Study July 23, 2021 12:29 am The study report was prepared by Thought Abrigate Research Institute for Assocham Hyderabad: Air pollution is the biggest contributor for rising cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, obesity as well as with …
POLA Secretively Shuts Down Air Pollution Monitoring at “Highest Exposure” Site on Pier 300 July 22, 2021 10:25 pm The volume of cargo ships entering the Port of Los Angeles is at an all-time high, and the port hasn’t been shy about celebrating — a June 10 press release bragged about becoming “the first port in the Western Hemisphere to process 10 million container …
Tackling Plastic Pollution in Waterways with the ‘Seacycler' July 22, 2021 5:02 pm Plastic production is on the rise and a significant percentage of it is finding its way into our oceans each year. Currently, around 300 million tons of new plastic products are produced each year, and an estimated eight million tons of this ends up …
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Hubballi-Dharwad to develop 5 Miyawaki forests to cut air pollution July 22, 2021 1:26 pm Express News Service HUBBALLI: To increase green cover, will develop five urban forests or urban lung space in Hubballi-Dharwad twin cities. On the line of Miyawaki forest, five urban forests will be developed where there will be 30% more trees compared …
Welsh water pollution rules face court challenge July 22, 2021 12:26 pm
Air quality board requires Richmond, Martinez refineries to drastically cut air pollution July 22, 2021 11:35 am Air quality regulators voted Wednesday to require local refineries to significantly reduce air pollutants created in the production of gasoline, a move they acknowledged will cost money but defended because it’ll make breathing safer for nearby residents. …
New technology allows pine needles to measure air pollution July 22, 2021 5:02 am
SA dispatches team to contain chemical plant pollution July 22, 2021 4:54 am South Africa’s environmental department has dispatched a team to the eastern coastal city of Durban to try and help contain air and water pollution from a chemicals plant that was set alight during violent protests. The plant, owned by Indian agro-chemical …
Trash pick-up at Thompson's Point highlights Maine's effort to fight plastic pollution July 22, 2021 4:45 am Earlier this month, Maine's ban of single-use plastic bags and polystyrene contains went into effect PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's efforts to fight plastic pollution and other environmental concerns are happening one piece of trash at a time. On …
Combat indoor air pollution with air purifying streamer technology July 22, 2021 3:59 am Having claimed the lives of millions worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way people value the air they breathe. And while staying indoors helps protect people from the coronavirus, even the cleanest room can be filled with …
The southernmost province of Cà Mau will fine shrimp breeders who violate regulations on dredging shrimp ponds and cause environmental pollution under a new decision to take effect on July 24. July 22, 2021 3:48 am Deputy Director of the Hà Nội Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Mai Trọng Thái. — Photo hanoimoi.com.vn Deputy Director of Hà Nội’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Mai Trọng Thái, talks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper …
Study finds strong interconnection between toxic pollution and climate risks to human health July 22, 2021 2:55 am For more than 30 years, scientists on the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have focused on human-induced climate change. Their fifth assessment report led to the Paris Agreement in 2015 and, shortly after, a special report on the danger …
Wildfire smoke causes cross-country air pollution July 22, 2021 1:18 am (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Wildfires raging across the western United States and Canada, including a“monster” two-week-old blaze in Oregon, on Tuesday belched smoke and soot that gusted eastward and caused harmful air pollution as far away as New York City. In …
Wildfires scorching the West Coast create nationwide air pollution July 22, 2021 1:16 am The explosive wildfires in the West are threatening millions of Americans with potential health problems. Smoke from those fires has drifted across the country, leading air quality levels to plummet. From the ground and sky, crews are fighting the flames …
Oil refineries will be forced by Bay Area air quality district to reduce pollution July 22, 2021 1:14 am Air quality regulators voted Wednesday to require that local refineries dramatically reduce air pollution created by machinery used to produce gasoline. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s board voted 19-3 to force the Chevron Refinery in …
‘Worst Ever’ Air Pollution Event Hits Wildfire-Plagued Siberia July 21, 2021 11:54 pm A northern Siberian region plagued by unprecedented fires is experiencing one of the world’s “worst ever” air pollution events with the concentration of pollutants in the air far exceeding global standards, according to The Guardian. The republic of Sakha’ …
In West Texas, Astronomers Worry About Growing Oilfield Light Pollution July 21, 2021 11:36 pm This Marfa Public Radio story first appeared on American Public Media’s Marketplace. In a rural corner of West Texas, hours away from the bright lights of big cities, the night skies are so dark that you can sometimes see the Milky Way from your backyard. …
As Great Salt Lake shrinks, northern Utah's air pollution problems could worsen July 21, 2021 10:34 pm ANTELOPE ISLAND, Utah — As the Great Salt Lake continues to shrink, scientists, environmentalists and political leaders have expressed alarm at the potential for air pollution problems to increase along the Wasatch Front. FOX 13 first reported on Tuesday …
Why chemical pollution is turning into a third great planetary crisis July 21, 2021 10:12 pm Thousands of synthetic substances have leaked into ecosystems everywhere, and we are only just beginning to realise the devastating consequences Earth 21 July 2021 By Graham Lawton Marcin Wolski IT IS the 29th century and Earth is a dump. Humans fled …
'Blue beaches:’ St. Lawrence River advocates call for action on Styrofoam pollution July 21, 2021 10:02 pm WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — While walking on beaches or shorelines of the Great Lakes or St. Lawrence River, finding pieces or pellets of blue or white polystyrene, or Styrofoam, is not an uncommon sight. However, local advocates are calling for action as …
New analysis reveals global distribution of toxic pollution and climate change July 21, 2021 6:23 pm A new analysis of global datasets shows low-income countries are significantly more likely to be impacted by both toxic pollution and climate change—and provides a list of at-risk countries most (and least) able to immediately begin direct efforts toward …
Oil spill in River Anker - officials trying to stop pollution spread July 21, 2021 5:55 pm An operation is under way to stop an oil spill spreading across the River Anker in Nuneaton. Oil was spotted in a stretch of the river both close to the Town Hall and also at Wembrook yesterday (July 21). CoventryLive contacted the Environment Agency to …
Free air quality sensors available to monitor pollution July 21, 2021 5:35 pm BOSTON (MassDEP) – The Baker-Polito Administration announced that $200,000 in grants is now available to communities to place 10 air quality sensors on homes, schools or businesses to measure fine particle pollution (PM2.5) throughout local neighborhoods. …
Wildfires in the West cause smoky skies and air pollution in Michigan July 21, 2021 3:29 pm Detroit — Pollution in several Midwestern cities has increased as smoke produced by wildfires raging in the West arrives in the region and affects air quality. The result is an almost opaque sky, with colorful sunsets and sunrises in some areas. On …
St. Cloud under air quality alert as statewide smoke pollution levels are 'the worst we have seen' July 21, 2021 2:17 pm ST. CLOUD — An air quality alert hung over most of Minnesota Wednesday morning after smoke from Canadian wildfires blew into the state overnight. In St. Cloud, residents can expect to see widespread haze before noon and after 2 p.m., and the haze is …
Air pollution 'significantly' hinders foetal development in the womb July 21, 2021 12:46 pm Children exposed to high levels of air pollution are more likely to experience problems with development in their adolescence. A study from Columbia University, USA found that children raised in areas with toxic air are more likely to struggle with …
'Unhealthy pollution levels' continue to threaten the Midstate July 21, 2021 12:21 pm HARRISBURG, pa. (WHTM) — Parts of Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties are under a Code Orange Air Quality alert from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Wednesday. The DEP says smoke from wildfires, …
Monitoring of air pollution near Rivneazot carried out 24/7, no threats detected July 21, 2021 9:28 am As of Wednesday morning, in the area of Rivne chemical plant of Rivneazot PJSC, where an accident occurred the day before and chemicals (nitrogen oxide) got into the air, there is no threat to the population and the environment. Monitoring of the state of …
Wildfire smoke from West Coast hovers over New York City, causing air pollution July 21, 2021 8:28 am Issued on: 21/07/2021 - 03:23 Wildfires raging across the western United States and Canada, including a "monster" two-week-old blaze in Oregon, on Tuesday belched smoke and soot that gusted eastward and caused harmful air pollution as far …
Lithium project receives water pollution permit July 21, 2021 7:06 am A major lithium project in Esmeralda County received another approval on its path to start development of the site and production. Ioneer Ltd., an emerging lithium-boron supplier, confirmed on Monday that it was issued a water pollution control permit for …