Tougher Air Pollution Regulations Are Being Proposed by the EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States has recommended, for the first time in a decade, stricter limits on fine soot in the air, which is linked to numerous health problems. Changes to PM 2.5 standards would lower the current limit from 12 micrograms per cubic meter to a r...

These "warrior meals" have been shown to reduce toxic build up in the body, strengthen the immune system, and counteract the effects of air pollution

There's no reason to restate the obvious: lowering our exposure to air pollution, which has been linked to cancer, premature death, and other cardiac diseases, is crucial. The size of particles is directly linked to their propensity to cause health problems," Dr. M S Kanwar, Senior Consu...

Study: Air pollution increases the likelihood of developing severe COVID-19

A study done in Germany found a link between prolonged exposure to air pollution and a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19. The study, which was done in Germany, was presented. According to a study presented at the European Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Treatment's annual meet...

In 2020, air pollution will have killed 238,000 Europeans prematurely.

Fine particle air pollution caused 238,000 premature deaths in the European Union in 2020, according to the bloc's environmental authority, a modest increase over the previous year. Simultaneously, the total rate for EU nations in 2020 was 45 percent lower than in 2005, according to the agenc...

50,000 people sign a petition to ban cruises and control polluting ships in Marseille

An online petition to keep polluting cruise ships out of Marseille has received more than 50,000 signatures.

The cruise port in the French city, which receives about 2 million visitors annually, is one of the busiest in all of Europe.

But as air pollution grows, many locals ha...

Subsidiaries of Westlake Chemical Corporation have agreed to reduce harmful air pollution at three chemical plants in the United States

Westlake Chemical Corporation's five subsidiaries — Westlake Chemical OpCo LP, Westlake Petrochemicals LLC, Westlake Polymers LLC, Westlake Styrene LLC, and Westlake Vinyls, Inc. — have agreed to spend $110 million on upgrades and compliance measures to resolve allegations that th...

The EU's prohibition on microplastics eliminates cigarette smoke pollution

Since May 2018, the EU has been attempting to combat the top ten types of trash seen on Europe's beaches, with cigarette butts being the second most common. It introduced a key directive as part of the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy, which aims to phase out unneeded sing...

MEPs demand that dangerous "forever compounds" be regulated more quickly

MEPs have expressed alarm about the degree of pollution of some hazardous chemicals throughout Europe, leading requests to accelerate the implementation of so-called "forever chemicals" limits.

Forever chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have e...

Up to 12,000 potentially hazardous substances might be outlawed under the EU's 'great cleanse.'

Thousands of potentially dangerous or harmful compounds that are still used in cosmetics, toys, and even baby items in Europe may soon be outlawed under the new legislation.

According to industry groups, up to 12,000 different compounds used in 74% of consumer and professional items cou...

The Australian government is pressuring the oil and gas regulator to take less action on pollution

An instruction from the federal government to the offshore environment regulator to overlook the oil and gas sector's large indirect emissions while considering its economic advantages might lead to legal challenges.

Resources Minister Keith Pitt told the National Offshore Petroleum...

Chemical Pollution has Pushed the Limits of the Earth

The United Nations Environment Assembly shall commence on 28th February in Nairobi. the assembly aims at developing a legally binding international treaty to reduce plastic pollution.

This news has come after the release of a study that claims that the mass use of chemicals and plastics...

Europe to Ensure Zero Pollution in Drinking Water

The European Commission has ruled today that drinking water needs to be monitored closely to check for the presence of two compounds, beta-estradiol, and nonylphenol) that disrupt the endocrine system. The Commission has set the first “watch list” of chemicals in drinking water that n...

Chemical Pollution Around the World Exceeds Safety Limits

Environment activists have been trying for decades to wake the human population and realize the impact of its actions. Now, a new study has warned that the amount of chemical pollution on earth has exceeded safe limits and has become a threat to the viability of human civilization.

The ...

The EU Taxonomy Dealing with Chemical Pollution

The green finance taxonomy of the European Union is about much more than just climate finance. It will provide an opportunity to focus on the health and well-being of the Europeans by phasing out hazardous chemicals that pollute our planet.

One out of every eight deaths in the region is...

India to Learn from Japan and Singapore to Manage Plastic Waste

According to a report by the World Bank, the world produced 1.3 billion Tonnes of waste per year in 2012 and this number was expected to spike up to 3.4 billion Tonnes per year by 2050. The waste management market of the world was estimated to be at 400 to 1,600 billion dollars in 2020-2021 and i...

Google introduces new features for India such as COVID-19 vaccine booking, hinglish support for Google Pay and much more

Google at the Google for India 2021 event has introduced an end-to-end COVID-19 vaccination booking flow via Google Assistant. The company has announced its partnership with MOOC platform Coursera for offering online certification courses in the country.

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Major cities in China covered in Smog, after coal spike

China has ramped up coal production and now the country is facing scrutiny of its environmental record. Heavy pollution in Beijing has caused highways and school playgrounds to shut.

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• Smog covers major cities in China
• 60% of its en...

AIIMS collaborates with IIT Delhi to tackle air pollution and its effect on health

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has decided to work with IIT Delhi in order to examine the research gaps in air pollution and observe its impact on the health of citizens in the country.

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• AIIMS is collaborating with IIT Delhi...

Engineers at Northwestern University have designed smallest-ever flying structures: Microfliers or Flying Microchips

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• The smallest ever human-made flying structures developed by Engineers in Evanston
• It can be used to monitor airborne diseases and air pollution

Engineers at Northwestern University in Evanston, have designed Microfliers. T...

PETA India and Lakme Fashion Week to come together to protect animals and environment

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• PETA India urges designers to avoid using animal leather
• Various big designers from the industry pledge to use vegan leather instead of animal leather.

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment to animals) and Lakme Fashion ...