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Air Pollution

OBP DIRTBAG OF THE YEAR RUNNERS-UP: An animal rights abuse ‘death ship’ and a polluting coal mine Air Pollution

OBP DIRTBAG OF THE YEAR RUNNERS-UP: An animal rights abuse ‘death ship’ and a polluting coal mine

The Al Mawashi cattle company’s ‘death ship’ Al Kuwait clinched the first runner-up position this year for its air pollution and animal rights abuse. Ikwezi coal mine in KwaZulu-Natal, with its blatant disrespect for the local community and disregard for the natural environment, followed in third place...Read More
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December 25, 2024
Delhi air pollution: Delhi’s air quality slips to ‘Severe’ again; GRAP-IV measures imposed Air Pollution

Delhi air pollution: Delhi’s air quality slips to ‘Severe’ again; GRAP-IV measures imposed

After a few days of breathable air, Delhi’s air quality has once again plunged into the ‘severe’ category, crossing the dangerous AQI threshold of 400 and above. Reports attribute this sharp deterioration to unfavorable meteorological conditions, including low wind speeds and falling temperatures. In response to the alarming situation, the…
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December 17, 2024
Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India Air Pollution

Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India

While electric vehicles have become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, new research led by Princeton University has demonstrated that refining the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries could create pollution hotspots near manufacturing hubs. Focusing on China and India, the researchers found that national sulfur dioxide (SO2)…
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December 16, 2024
Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California air pollution case Air Pollution

Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California air pollution case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a red-state constitutional challenge to California’s special authority to fight air pollution. Over a dissent by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court turned away an appeal from Ohio and 16 other conservative states, which asked the court to rule “the Golden State is not a…
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December 16, 2024