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Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Said Auto Emissions Don't Affect the Environment. That's Not True.

Trump aims to relax auto pollution limits, claiming it won't impact the environment despite scientific evidence of harm.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

It's not your imagination, air quality in Boston is getting worse

Air quality in Boston is worsening, influenced by climate change and unprecedented smoke from wildfires.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

E.P.A. Is Said to Plan Deep Cuts to Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

The EPA plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions reporting for most industrial facilities, creating significant transparency issues.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

World's Top 111 Corporations Have Caused $28T in Climate Damages, Study Finds

The study attributes $28 trillion in climate damages to corporate polluters, aiming to hold them accountable for their emissions.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans on Climate & Environment

The NYC mayoral candidates' stances on climate issues remain underrepresented during campaign discussions despite escalating environmental challenges.
Environment
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Environment improves as more nations prosper - the greatest polluter is poverty

Progress made in environmental issues over the years is significant, despite the prevalent negative outlook.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Said Auto Emissions Don't Affect the Environment. That's Not True.

Trump aims to relax auto pollution limits, claiming it won't impact the environment despite scientific evidence of harm.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

It's not your imagination, air quality in Boston is getting worse

Air quality in Boston is worsening, influenced by climate change and unprecedented smoke from wildfires.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

E.P.A. Is Said to Plan Deep Cuts to Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

The EPA plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions reporting for most industrial facilities, creating significant transparency issues.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

World's Top 111 Corporations Have Caused $28T in Climate Damages, Study Finds

The study attributes $28 trillion in climate damages to corporate polluters, aiming to hold them accountable for their emissions.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans on Climate & Environment

The NYC mayoral candidates' stances on climate issues remain underrepresented during campaign discussions despite escalating environmental challenges.
Environment
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Environment improves as more nations prosper - the greatest polluter is poverty

Progress made in environmental issues over the years is significant, despite the prevalent negative outlook.
#air-quality
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds

156 million Americans are exposed to unsafe air quality according to the American Lung Association.
Regulatory rollbacks could worsen air quality issues.
The Clean Air Act has significantly improved public health.
Many Americans still face serious health risks from pollution.
Chicago
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Mystery as major US city is flooded with toxic chemicals in the air

Chicago experienced alarmingly high air pollution levels, raising concerns over public health.
NYC parents
fromsilive
4 weeks ago

N.Y. weather: Unhealthy levels of this pollutant prompt NYC air alert

New York City faces extended air quality issues due to elevated ozone levels affecting sensitive populations.
London politics
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Gas boilers now biggest source of air pollution in central London, study shows

ULEZ has reduced vehicle pollution in London, revealing gas boilers as the main source of remaining nitrogen oxides pollution.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Despite progress, Los Angeles is nation's smoggiest city for 25th time in 26 years

Los Angeles remains the smoggiest city in the US for the 25th consecutive year, despite a 40% drop in unhealthy ozone days since 2000.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health

Air quality in the U.S. has improved, yet nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds

156 million Americans are exposed to unsafe air quality according to the American Lung Association.
Regulatory rollbacks could worsen air quality issues.
The Clean Air Act has significantly improved public health.
Many Americans still face serious health risks from pollution.
Chicago
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Mystery as major US city is flooded with toxic chemicals in the air

Chicago experienced alarmingly high air pollution levels, raising concerns over public health.
NYC parents
fromsilive
4 weeks ago

N.Y. weather: Unhealthy levels of this pollutant prompt NYC air alert

New York City faces extended air quality issues due to elevated ozone levels affecting sensitive populations.
London politics
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Gas boilers now biggest source of air pollution in central London, study shows

ULEZ has reduced vehicle pollution in London, revealing gas boilers as the main source of remaining nitrogen oxides pollution.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Despite progress, Los Angeles is nation's smoggiest city for 25th time in 26 years

Los Angeles remains the smoggiest city in the US for the 25th consecutive year, despite a 40% drop in unhealthy ozone days since 2000.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health

Air quality in the U.S. has improved, yet nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution.
#community
fromMission Local
1 month ago
San Francisco

Day 72 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Street smell has gotten so bad, residents can't open windows

fromMission Local
1 month ago
San Francisco

Day 72 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Street smell has gotten so bad, residents can't open windows

#traffic
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Told you so: Staten Island traffic worse as congestion pricing benefits Manhattan (opinion)

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Told you so: Staten Island traffic worse as congestion pricing benefits Manhattan (opinion)

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Londoners spend 171 hours a year waiting for and riding the Underground

A study reveals that London commuters frequently experience stress and tiredness linked to pollution and prolonged exposure to the Underground's challenging environment, impacting their eye health.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Hazardous waste among 30,000 tonnes of rubbish dumped in woods

A monumental clean-up operation has commenced in Kent to remove 30,000 tonnes of hazardous waste illegally dumped in a woodland in Kent, coordinated by the Environment Agency.
UK news
fromSCSJ
1 week ago

Groups Go to Court Over Permit for New Landfill in Aiken County

The permit for a new 292.5-acre landfill in Aiken County has been challenged by local citizens, citing the area's existing pollution and health concerns.
SF politics
#public-health
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

EPA Deletes Pollution Tracking Tools as It Offers Exemptions to Polluters

The Trump administration's actions significantly undermine environmental protections, threatening public health and community safety.
Environment
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Former EPA Employees Warn of Polluted Skies Ahead Under Trump

The Trump administration's environmental rollbacks threaten public health and could increase pollution-related illnesses and deaths.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

'Hard to fathom': Sewage crisis at Calif. coastline can be seen from space

Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

EPA Deletes Pollution Tracking Tools as It Offers Exemptions to Polluters

The Trump administration's actions significantly undermine environmental protections, threatening public health and community safety.
Environment
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Former EPA Employees Warn of Polluted Skies Ahead Under Trump

The Trump administration's environmental rollbacks threaten public health and could increase pollution-related illnesses and deaths.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

'Hard to fathom': Sewage crisis at Calif. coastline can be seen from space

#environmental-health
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with levels of 'forever chemicals' that could harm anglers

'Forever chemicals' found in San Francisco Bay fish pose health risks to consumers, especially vulnerable populations.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Is pollution from the steel industry behind cancer rates in Gary, Indiana?

fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks ago
SF food

Are States Gearing Up to Ban Nonstick Cookware?

PFAS in cookware poses significant environmental and health risks due to potential accumulation in humans and harmful chemical reactions at high temperatures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say

UK is lagging in international responses to microplastics pollution.
Urgent action needed to create a roadmap for reducing microplastics in the environment.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with levels of 'forever chemicals' that could harm anglers

'Forever chemicals' found in San Francisco Bay fish pose health risks to consumers, especially vulnerable populations.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Is pollution from the steel industry behind cancer rates in Gary, Indiana?

Steel mill pollution in Gary, Indiana is suspected to contribute to high cancer rates, raising urgent health concerns among affected residents.
SF food
fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks ago

Are States Gearing Up to Ban Nonstick Cookware?

PFAS in cookware poses significant environmental and health risks due to potential accumulation in humans and harmful chemical reactions at high temperatures.
#harlem-river
fromBronx Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

Bronx leaders blast state proposal to exempt Harlem River from clean water rules - Bronx Times

fromBronx Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

Bronx leaders blast state proposal to exempt Harlem River from clean water rules - Bronx Times

#environment
#government-policy
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Is this the end of France's Crit'Air zones for drivers?

French MPs have voted to potentially scrap low-emission zones, but confusion over vehicle regulations remains a concern for many citizens.
fromThe Cool Down
1 month ago

Resident raises concern after spotting invasive campaign creeping across building walls: 'Such an eyesore'

Excessive advertising fuels overconsumption as promotions encourage constant buying, contributing to landfill waste and pollution, leading to frustrations among consumers in their daily environments.
Media industry
#environmental-law
#environmental-issues
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

No fish, no money, no food': Colombia's stilt people fight to save their wetlands

The Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta wetlands, a UNESCO reserve, face ecological disaster, impacting local communities and biodiversity.
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

'Some type of oil spill' discovered in Staten Island pond; residents raise alarm about polluted area

fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

What a history of underground parking reveals about postwar policy | Aeon Essays

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

No fish, no money, no food': Colombia's stilt people fight to save their wetlands

The Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta wetlands, a UNESCO reserve, face ecological disaster, impacting local communities and biodiversity.
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

'Some type of oil spill' discovered in Staten Island pond; residents raise alarm about polluted area

fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

What a history of underground parking reveals about postwar policy | Aeon Essays

fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: With so many apartments empty, the 'housing crisis' is a sham

This Bay Area News Group article should prove that the constant cries of a "housing crisis" are a fraud. We are told that there is an acute shortage, yet each year we hear that hundreds of thousands are leaving this state.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Vintage photos of New York City before the EPA regulated pollution

Pollution regulations began after the Environmental Protection Agency was formed in 1970, which significantly improved New York City's environmental conditions over the decades.
NYC politics
#environmental-policy
#environmental-impact
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Spotlight on AI This Earth Day: 'AI Is Fundamentally Incompatible With Environmental Sustainability'

Generative AI significantly impacts environment through high energy consumption and pollution, affecting sustainability goals.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Environment

Electric Car Battery Mining Operation Allegedly Hid Evidence It Was Leaching Dangerous Chemical Into Water System

Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Spotlight on AI This Earth Day: 'AI Is Fundamentally Incompatible With Environmental Sustainability'

Generative AI significantly impacts environment through high energy consumption and pollution, affecting sustainability goals.
Pets
fromFuturism
2 months ago

New Research Finds That Dogs Are Incredibly Horrible

Pet dogs have a significant negative impact on the environment, comparable to that of housecats.
OMG science
fromDefector
3 months ago

We're Littering The Earth With Space Trash | Defector

SpaceX rocket tests have resulted in significant debris and environmental concern in the Caribbean.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Electric Car Battery Mining Operation Allegedly Hid Evidence It Was Leaching Dangerous Chemical Into Water System

Electric vehicles have a considerable environmental impact during battery manufacturing and are influenced by coal-generated electricity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Community Complains of Choking Fumes From Elon Musk's AI Fortress

xAI's Memphis facility is drawing environmental criticism for its unpermitted gas turbines and negative health impacts on local residents.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pet dogs have extensive and multifarious' impact on environment, new research finds

The environmental impact of pet dogs is more significant than previously recognized, affecting wildlife and contributing to pollution and carbon emissions.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Clean Indoor Air Improves Health-What You Need to Know

Indoor air quality is crucial as we spend 90% of our time indoors, where pollution and viruses thrive.
Improving ventilation and filtration can significantly reduce indoor health risks.
Clean air should be considered essential infrastructure for health and well-being.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Lee must demand more assessment of Oakland Airport expansion

Oakland airport expansion risks worsening pollution in disadvantaged communities; a thorough environmental assessment is needed before proceeding.
#microplastics
OMG science
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Craft glitter causing major damage to marine life, Trinity scientists reveal

Microplastic pollution significantly disrupts marine life by interfering with biomineralisation and accelerating plastic degradation.
Mental health
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Chewing Gum Is Flooding Your Mouth With Microplastics

Chewing gum may release thousands of microplastic shards into saliva, raising concerns about microplastic exposure.
#community-health
#environmental-protection
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

'Inbox from hell': Environmental groups outraged after EPA says polluters can email for exemptions

EPA facilitates presidential exemptions for polluters under the Clean Air Act, raising concerns from environmental groups.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Firms in court over river pollution that threatened fish and sensitive habitats

Legal penalties for environmental violations are insufficient, inadequately addressing severe ecological damages.
#gowanus-canal
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Kicking up a stink: row over sewage pollution blighting Cape Town's beaches

"Every time it recovers, there's another spill," said Caroline Marx, highlighting the ongoing issues with sewage pollution in Milnerton Lagoon despite previous recoveries.
Environment
#silvertown-tunnel
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London politics

A look inside the Silvertown tunnel before opening

The Silvertown Tunnel opening brings tolls to improve air quality but faces significant public opposition.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Biscayne Bay is polluted. Miami-Dade hopes this new technology will help clean it up

The latest solutions from Miami-Dade County to fix the polluted bay include three new projects to improve infrastructure - all different variations on advanced filters to clean dirty street water.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Tiger's Share by Keshava Guha review hopeless sons vs brilliant daughters

The arrival of October marks a shift in Delhi's air, where smog obstructs the sky, and the Loo wind transforms the heat into a suffocating presence.
London politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Vintage photos reveal what American cities looked like before the EPA regulated water and air pollution

Before President Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, the environment and its well-being was not a federal priority.
Environment
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Hottest day of year as temperature hits 21C in London on spring equinox

The pollen season has already started and people with a sensitivity to tree pollen may have noticed the early tree species in the air.
London politics
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