pollution

A Dutch prosecutor has summoned Tata Steel over pollution at its Ijmuiden plant. The plant includes a coke and gas facility in the Netherlands.

Enforcement of zero-liquid discharge norms in Kanpur's Jajmau tanneries has helped reduce pollution in the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh. The Jajmau tannery belt is identified as the largest single point source of industrial pollution on the Ganga main stem.

Warming climate, pollution, and unplanned urban growth have caused nearly half of Jammu and Kashmir's lakes to disappear or become highly polluted over the past six decades. The region's lakes face threats from climate-exacerbated heat, unpredictable rainfall, and unchecked development.

Kashmir's lakes, including Dal Lake, face threats from pollution, invasive species, and climate-driven water level declines. Government workers struggle to manage weeds and polluted water, while encroachment by farmland and homes accelerates lake degradation. An Indian government report reveals 315 lakes have disappeared and 203 have shrunk since 1967.

New data reveals nearly 60% of Russians are exposed to pollution, but many prioritize economic pressures over environmental concerns. The pollution problem is worsening, yet it remains a lower priority for most citizens due to financial challenges.

Bangkok residents voted for governor and 50 council members, with Chadchart Sittipunt leading the polls amid challenges like floods, traffic, and pollution. Over 4.5 million voters were eligible for the election.

Fish are a key solution to food insecurity in Africa, with millions relying on fisheries for nutrition and livelihoods. Marine ecosystems face threats from pollution, climate change, and overexploitation, prompting calls for urgent action to protect ocean health and communities.

A surge in commercial satellite launches is crowding the night sky and polluting the atmosphere, raising concerns about environmental and ethical impacts. Experts warn this trend risks repeating destructive colonial practices and disrupting humanity's connection to the celestial commons.

Nashvillians, including children, protested proposed data centers near the Nashville Zoo and Fisk University, citing environmental and community concerns. A petition against the zoo project gathered nearly 400,000 signatures, and speakers highlighted risks like pollution and negative impacts on wildlife and marginalized neighborhoods. The city is considering a moratorium on data centers amid public backlash.

The Rajasthan High Court has intervened to address pollution and encroachments on water bodies in Udaipur. Reports from the Rajasthan Patrika's Udaipur edition highlighted unresolved disputes over lake boundaries and ongoing construction activities around these areas.

The UN warns of a 'deepening crisis' in the oceans, which cover 70% of the planet and are critical to the global ecosystem, urging urgent global action against threats like global warming, pollution, and loss of marine life. A five-year report by 600 international scientists highlights the risk of an ice-free Arctic as early as the 2030s.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan highlights the blue economy's potential for Puthuyuga Keralam, emphasizing the port-maritime sector as a development catalyst and addressing challenges like pollution, climate change, and coastal erosion.

Pig farmers in Selangor, Malaysia, face a dispute after the state government, acting on a royal decree from Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, decided to shut down pig farms. The move has shifted a local conflict over pollution and odor into a broader issue involving royal authority, minority livelihoods, and Malaysia’s multiracial political dynamics.

Electric vehicles in China are reducing pollution and preventing an estimated 260,000 premature deaths. However, the reduction is not uniform across all pollutants, as some remain unaffected by the decline in fossil-fuel powered cars.

Shell operated a Nigerian pipeline for years despite evidence of pollution. The company claims the documents overlook the complex operating environment at the time.

Shell operated an oil pipeline in Nigeria for years despite evidence of pollution, according to documents. The company claims the documents overlook the complex operating environment at the time.

Misconnected pipes are causing urban rivers to become polluted by diverting wastewater into surface drains. This incorrect plumbing setup leads to environmental contamination and poses risks to public health.

The River Wye in the UK has been granted a new charter ensuring it is free from pollution, making it the first river in the country to receive such protection from its source to the sea.

The article discusses how toxic remnants from war continue to harm communities and the environment long after conflicts end. It highlights the lasting pollution caused by warfare, which persists and poisons ecosystems and human populations.

Jane and Tony Coyle have been living in a shed for seven years due to delays in planning permission caused by pollution in the River Lugg. The pollution has prevented them from moving into their approved property.

Human societies have reshaped Earth through cultural and social innovations, leading to both progress and environmental costs like climate change and mass extinction. Erle Ellis argues the Anthropocene era reflects humanity's potential for positive change through collaboration.