Financing the end of plastic pollution
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Sponsored: The Global Plastics Treaty must include a financing plan that supports the countries most impacted by plastic pollution and least equipped to deal with it.
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Road hazard: Evidence mounts on toxic pollution from tires
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 3, 2023
But experts say these tire emissions are a significant source of air and water pollution and may be affecting humans as well as wildlife. Researchers are only beginning to uncover the toxic cocktail of chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals hidden in car and truck tires.
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Air pollution and trees study overturns “rough and hairy is good” dictum
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 29, 2024
Surrey researcher Yendle Barwise assembling one of the pollution monitors. If you’re trying to take pollution out of the air, choose evergreen trees with smaller leaves. They studied which caught the most particles of pollution and which best allowed the rain to wash those particles safely to the ground.
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Experts to help tackle air pollution from domestic solid fuel burning in Greater Manchester
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Environmental and engineering consultancy Ricardo is applying its expertise in air quality measurement to enable local authorities across Greater Manchester to monitor the contribution to air pollution from wood burning stoves, raise public awareness of its risks, and reduce its impact on people’s health.
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‘Painting with light’ project makes air pollution visible
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 6, 2024
Researchers and artists have joined forces to ‘paint with light’ – making invisible air pollution visible and demonstrating the health risks posed to people living and working in Ethiopia, India, and the UK. Professor Pope commented: “Air pollution is the leading global environmental risk factor.
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Here's how we can maximize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to end plastic pollution
GreenBiz
APRIL 23, 2024
plastic treaty talks begin their crucial next-to-last round, how can we ensure the opportunity to end plastic pollution progresses in a way that is ambitious, effective and fair? As the U.N.
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World Air Quality Report 2022 highlights pollution hotspots
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 24, 2023
Santiago, Chile: The country hosted eight of the most polluted cities in the Americas in 2022. Key findings The top five most polluted countries in 2022 were: Chad (89.7 The region of Central and South Asia was home to eight of the world’s ten cities with the worst air pollution. annual guideline Iraq (80.1 annual guideline.
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New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their effects
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis, according to scientists at the University of Cambridge and Trent University, Canada. For example, water analysis of Lake Erie in Canada revealed high levels of phosphorus pollution.
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Which creates more jobs? Green or polluting industries?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Climate-friendly investments can create more jobs per dollar than polluting alternatives.
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Retention ponds can reduce tyre particle pollution
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 2, 2024
The researchers say that while the number of retention ponds and wetlands is quite small, in terms of the UK’s entire road network, the study has international significance as to the most effective ways to mitigate against the potential impacts of tyre pollution on a global scale. It was funded by UK National Highways.
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New Environment Secretary visits wetlands tackling river pollution
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
The Chamber Mead Wetlands were installed by South East Rivers Trust in the Chamber Mead local nature reserve in order to tackle sewage and road run-off pollution affecting the Hogsmill River, a chalk stream. The Secretary of State was also joined by Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency, and Defra Water Director Sebastian Catovsky.
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Brazilian group presents novel method of analyzing microplastic pollution
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 6, 2023
The last decade has seen some progress with studying plastic pollution, but there are still significant challenges, such as a lack of comparability of reported results, especially when it comes to microplastic particles. Few studies of pollution by MPs have been published in Brazil, especially regarding inland aquatic areas.
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Rewild the night sky by tackling light pollution says charity
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Chris Packham is urging the public to spend 20 minutes counting stars to help build a crucial national database mapping light pollution. Artificial light pollution is one of the biggest threats to nocturnal creatures, many of which have suffered sharp population declines. Light pollution disrupts wildlife.
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Final report on flagship air pollution reporting pilot scheme released
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 16, 2022
Thursday, 16 June marks the release of findings from a UK pilot scoping study looking at development of an air pollution reporting system for businesses. Air pollution emissions and its impacts are not required in standard corporate reporting of GHG emissions.
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New York State Legislature Strikes A Blow Against Plastic Pollution
NRDC onEarth
MAY 10, 2024
Just-passed New York State legislation would prohibit the sale and distribution of fossil fuel–based, water-polluting polystyrene foam ice chests. Going, going, almost gone!
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How air pollution is making life tougher for bugs
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Now, we can add air pollution to the list of threats. Our research from 2022 revealed that when exposed to two common air pollutants at concentrations within EU air quality limits , the visits of pollinating insects to flowers plummeted by as much as 90%. We were surprised by what we found. CLICK TO ENLARGE.
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Porous crystals made from plant extracts purify water from pharmaceutical pollutants
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 16, 2023
One strategy for removing pollutants from water is by using porous materials that behave like sponges. The results showed that SU-102 removed many of the pharmaceutical pollutants that were not fully removed by the wastewater treatment facility.
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Study flags night-time air pollution in China as potential health threat
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 27, 2023
Experts believe that this increase will have significant air pollution implications for China and other developing countries such as India. The study seems to show that, if recent increasing ozone pollution trends continue, nighttime oxidation in China will increase further even if NOx emissions are reduced. Increased O3 and PM2.5
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Can better monitoring and testing help to tackle nitrogen pollution?
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
By Dr Calum Preece Improving the monitoring and mitigation of major pollution trends is one of the most important areas of environmental research. Nitrogen pollution is one of the best examples of a major environmental issue for which reliable, accessible monitoring is required in order to solve the problem.
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Study establishes £37 million saving from pollution measures
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2024
Launched in November 2022, and funded by a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the project examined the link between air pollution, behaviour and the cost of air pollution-related healthcare in the Sandwell area. Kate Barnard said: “With every breath we take, both our health and the economy suffer from the burdens of air pollution.
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Anthropogenic air pollution impacts health and climate in the Middle East
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
A visible layer of air pollution stretches out across the sea. Desert dust was assumed to be the primary contributor to elevated air pollution across the Middle East. Our study highlights how anthropogenic air pollution is a leading health risk and important climactic factor across the Middle East.”.
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Air pollution climbing back to pre-pandemic levels
Inhabitat - Innovation
JUNE 5, 2020
China's pollution levels are rising. Will Europe follow? Or will some countries take measures to preserve one of the few happy by-products of COVID-19?
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Novel air filter captures wide variety of pollutants
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
“These protein-based air filtering materials should be very promising to capture multiple species of air pollutants.” They are most often made of petroleum products and glass, which leads to secondary pollution when old filters are thrown away, Zhong said.
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Study supports using waterfleas to remove pollutants from wastewater
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Tiny waterfleas could play a pivotal role in removing persistent chemical pollutants from wastewater – making it safe to use in factories, farms and homes, a new study appears to show. Leveraging this trait, researchers sourced strains with diverse tolerances to chemical pollutants, incorporating them into the technology.”
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A new kind of online tool launches to tackle road runoff pollution
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2023
A new online tool highlights where opportunities exist to install nature-based solutions, such as wetlands, to tackle road runoff pollution before it ends up in London’s rivers. The seriousness of UK river pollution has come to widespread notice, especially in the last couple of years. It has gone live today (16 October 2023).
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BBC Accused of Doing PR for Major Polluters
DeSmogBlog
AUGUST 22, 2024
This transferred the polluting plants to different owners, meaning that the plants will still contribute to global emissions. The BBC StoryWorks articles didn’t provide information about the company’s existing polluting activities, or the global need to rapidly scale-down oil, gas, and coal production.
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Survey identifies significant micro plastic pollution on summit of Snowdon
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2021
Geoscience technology firm CGG has conducted a microplastics pollution survey as part of a scoping study into whether it would be possible to create a “Plastic Free zone” on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). This highlights pollution ‘hotpots’ with high microplastic concentrations. Image credit: Phil Ross , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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How Air Pollution Impacts Pollination
U.S. Green Technology
MARCH 8, 2022
The release of greenhouse gases from manufacturing and residential processes causes air pollution. Here are some of the ways air pollution harms pollination. The post How Air Pollution Impacts Pollination appeared first on U.S. In fact, over 40% of Americans live in areas with unhealthy particle contamination levels.
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Gas shortage that never was is over as government agrees to find out how polluting it really is
Renew Economy
AUGUST 25, 2024
The post Gas shortage that never was is over as government agrees to find out how polluting it really is appeared first on RenewEconomy. The gas shortage that never was is over almost as soon as it began, while the government promises to find better ways to measure its real climate impact.
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The Polluters of Paris
DeSmogBlog
JULY 15, 2024
At the Paris Games, just three of the sponsorship deals, those with Air France, Toyota and steelmaker ArcelorMittal, will produce more pollution than eight coal plants running for an entire year, according to new research from the Badvertising campaign ‘ Olympic Smoke Rings ’. Fast forward to the Paris Games and little has changed.
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In A Win for Public Health, EPA Toughens Limits on Soot Air Pollution
NRDC onEarth
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Today's agency action will deliver lifesaving protections from dangerous air pollution.
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Climate Activists Are Wrong About Which Energy Source Reduces Air Pollution
Energy Central
JUNE 19, 2024
Today’s media are filled with concerns about air pollution. But few people know which energy source has produced the greatest modern reduction in air pollution. Originally published in the Washington Examiner. The answer isn’t wind or solar energy.
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eSportswashing: How the Youth Gaming Market is Being Targeted by Major Climate Polluters
DeSmogBlog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Free from the sponsorship links with polluting industries that tarnish many established sports, and with an overwhelmingly young and growing player and fanbase, esports could have created a blueprint for sport in the 21st century and the critical climate issues it faces. It is a booming industry.
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Australian-based renewables and storage major fights unwelcome bid from “serial polluter”
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The post Australian-based renewables and storage major fights unwelcome bid from “serial polluter” appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australian-based renewables giant fears for its future after a company it accuses of having a poor environmental reputation launches a bid for its parent.
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Federal Court Rejects Stay on EPA’s Carbon Pollution Standards in Setback for Power Industry
POWER Magazine
JULY 23, 2024
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied motions to stay a suite of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that champion carbon capture and storage (CCS) […] The post Federal Court Rejects Stay on EPA’s Carbon Pollution Standards in Setback for Power Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The EPA Tackles Power Plants’ Carbon Pollution
NRDC onEarth
MAY 11, 2023
The agency’s proposal to limit carbon pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants—which until now has gone nearly unchecked—is a vital step toward combating climate change.
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Industrial polluters cost Europe €4.3 trillion in health and environmental damage, coal the main culprit
Renew Economy
JANUARY 28, 2024
The European Environmental Agency and Human Rights Watch have released new research showing the devastating cost of industrial pollution on human health and the environment. The post Industrial polluters cost Europe €4.3 trillion in health and environmental damage, coal the main culprit appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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MPs Challenged to Cut Ties with Polluters
DeSmogBlog
APRIL 15, 2024
Lawmakers returning to work today (Monday) were greeted with smoke flares and a demand to “Stop Polluting Politics” from a banner hung off London’s Westminster Bridge. The Conservative Party has regularly accepted donations from polluting interests and climate science deniers , worth £3.5 million in 2022.
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Understanding Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: Buildings, Air Quality Index, and Contributing Factors
Econaur
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Delhi’s persistent struggle with air pollution has been making headlines, with the air quality index (AQI) hitting alarming levels. While various factors contribute to this crisis, buildings emerge as a significant contributor, accounting for nearly 70% of the pollution, according to the World Health Organization.
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India’s Air Pollution Challenge Spans Rural and Urban Areas
NRDC onEarth
JULY 26, 2023
A new analysis of satellite data shows that despite some recent progress, air pollution remains a persistent problem across India.
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“There is so much fallout:” Locals challenge watchdog over coal mine pollution
Renew Economy
MAY 13, 2024
Residents living near a NSW coalmine are challenging an environmental watchdog's decision to renew its licence without limiting methane and particle pollution. The post “There is so much fallout:” Locals challenge watchdog over coal mine pollution appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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England Environment Agency tells people to ignore pollution
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 11, 2022
England Environment Agency tells people to ignore pollution
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Big polluters targeting esports industry with advertising deals, report reveals
The Guardian: Energy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Oil firms, petrostates, airlines and carmakers ‘doubling down’ on sector that is popular with young people Oil companies, petrostates, airlines and carmakers are among the big polluters bombarding the esports industry with adverts, a study has found.
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How to Combat Noise Pollution
U.S. Green Technology
APRIL 5, 2021
Noise pollution, also known as environmental noise or sound pollution, is defined as regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may have adverse effects in humans and other living organisms. The post How to Combat Noise Pollution appeared first on U.S. Green Technology.
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