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Air Pollution

Elon Musk’s xAI faces threat of NAACP lawsuit over air pollution from Mississippi data center Air Pollution

Elon Musk’s xAI faces threat of NAACP lawsuit over air pollution from Mississippi data center

Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk's xAI, which merged with SpaceX last week, is facing increased pressure from environmental and civil rights groups over pollution concerns, this time at the company's facility in Southaven, Mississippi. On Friday, the Southern Environmental Law Center and Earthjustice, on behalf of…
bubmag
February 14, 2026
1 runner resuscitated, more hospitalised during 2006 marathon – from the SCMP archive Air Pollution

1 runner resuscitated, more hospitalised during 2006 marathon – from the SCMP archive

This article was first published on February 13, 2006. By Andy Cheng and Alvin Sallay Pollution takes its toll on marathon Twenty-two people were sent to hospital yesterday, two remaining in critical condition last night (February 12, 2006), after taking part in Hong Kong’s biggest marathon amid the worst air…
bubmag
February 12, 2026
Indoor and Outdoor Exposure Risks from Near-Roadway Air Pollution in Puerto Rico Air Pollution

Indoor and Outdoor Exposure Risks from Near-Roadway Air Pollution in Puerto Rico

Zimmetry Environmental provides testing and mitigation solutions to help safeguard workers and communities from airborne pollutants. Bayamon, Puerto Rico – WEBWIRE – Monday, February 9, 2026 Indoor spaces can offer valuable protection from near-roadway air pollution if the right precautions are taken. Air pollution is often associated with factories or…
bubmag
February 9, 2026
Court Awards Dandora Waste Pickers Ksh25.8 Million Over Toxic Air Exposure Air Pollution

Court Awards Dandora Waste Pickers Ksh25.8 Million Over Toxic Air Exposure

The Environment and Land Court at Milimani has awarded Ksh25.8 million in damages to 1,032 waste pickers working at the Dandora dumpsite, after finding that state agencies violated their constitutional rights by exposing them to harmful air pollution for years. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Anne Omollo ruled…
bubmag
February 6, 2026
Texas Just Approved the Largest Gas Power Project in U.S. History Air Pollution

Texas Just Approved the Largest Gas Power Project in U.S. History

Texas’ environmental regulator this week issued the largest air pollution permit in the country to an enormous planned complex of gas power plants and data centers near the oilfields of the Permian Basin, according to an announcement from the project’s developers.  Pacifico Energy, a global, investor-owned infrastructure company, called its 7.65 gigawatt…
bubmag
February 1, 2026
Developer Calls GW Ranch in Pecos County, Texas, the ‘Largest Power Project’ in U.S. Air Pollution

Developer Calls GW Ranch in Pecos County, Texas, the ‘Largest Power Project’ in U.S.

Texas’ environmental regulator this week issued the largest air pollution permit in the country to an enormous planned complex of gas power plants and data centers near the oilfields of the Permian Basin, according to an announcement from the project’s developers.  Pacifico Energy, a global, investor-owned infrastructure company, called its…
bubmag
January 29, 2026