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Air Pollution

Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: ‘It’s never been done before’ Air Pollution

Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: ‘It’s never been done before’

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris burns up over Ingersleben, Germany on Feb. 19, 2025. (Image credit: Bennett Theile) For the first time ever, scientists have observed in near real time a cloud of air pollution created as space debris burned up in Earth's atmosphere. The breakthrough measurement will help atmospheric…
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February 19, 2026
‘If we can get a Coca-Cola to the most remote parts of the world, we can get cooking gas, as well’ Air Pollution

‘If we can get a Coca-Cola to the most remote parts of the world, we can get cooking gas, as well’

To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. © France 24 07:40 Issued on: 18/02/2026 - 22:01…
bubmag
February 18, 2026
Senate Democrats Say Trump’s EPA Curries Corporate Favor By Weakening Air Pollution Standards Air Pollution

Senate Democrats Say Trump’s EPA Curries Corporate Favor By Weakening Air Pollution Standards

Senate Democrats have launched an investigation into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision in January to disregard human health impacts when calculating the costs and benefits of regulating the harmful air pollutants ozone and PM2.5. Led by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., the Democrats last week sent a letter to EPA…
bubmag
February 18, 2026
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