#Pollution

At a public hearing, advocates called on Utah's Division of Air Quality to retain the 2027 shutdown date for coal units at the Intermountain Power Plant. The latest revision removes the enforceable closure date and rejec…

A Guam resident learned that his community's drinking water had been contaminated with the banned pesticide dieldrin, likely from a nearby Air Force base. The contamination has been known since at least 2008, and the Pen…

ZET SCALE, a coalition of shippers and carriers, has secured commitments for 2,500 battery-electric Class 8 trucks, equal to the current total in the US. Tesla will be the primary supplier, with others from Kenworth, Vol…

The Juiced Scrambler is a Class 2 ebike with a 750-watt motor and a hidden race mode that exceeds legal limits. Its single-speed gearing and wide moto-style seat make pedaling awkward, so it is best used with the throttl…

Maymead, a company proposing an asphalt plant in North Carolina, has filed a lawsuit against consulting firm Land Use Strategies and former employee Chris Hopkins, alleging they used a false identity to infiltrate local …

A peer-reviewed study identified 500 chemicals associated with breast cancer in common items such as cosmetics, plastics, food, and drinking water. The authors noted that exposure is widespread, yet current biomonitoring…

New York City has put ten electric school buses into service, replacing diesel-powered vehicles. The buses charge from the electric grid, avoiding the high fuel prices affecting many districts. This move aims to cut both…

Pennsylvania has more than 5,500 abandoned coal mines, whose cleanup would cost roughly $5 billion and which have contaminated thousands of miles of waterways. Researchers suggest that building data centers on these degr…

A coalition of former Environmental Protection Agency researchers has released a report alleging that the Trump administration has taken at least 30 actions since January 2025 to weaken pollution controls, permitting rul…

A five-year European research project detected microplastics in all 227 agricultural fields sampled across 11 countries, with contamination linked to both current and historical farming practices. The particles act as ca…

California's water regulators have unanimously approved new limits on dairy manure pollution in the Central Valley, aiming to reduce nitrate contamination that threatens drinking water supplies. The decision follows year…

A legal settlement between environmental advocates and Florida's environmental agency will require the state to create new cleanup plans for nine freshwater springs, including seven along the Suwannee River and two near …

Newly released city records and a medical paper reveal that health consequences from World Trade Center dust exposure continue to emerge a quarter-century after the attacks. Philip Landrigan, who led early evaluations of…

A podcast episode examines how environmental deregulation has allowed a jet fuel pipeline rupture in Pennsylvania to contaminate drinking water for over 200 homes. It also highlights Guatemala's struggle with massive pla…

Federal funding for public air monitoring has declined, leaving fewer aging monitors often far from major polluters, while wildfire smoke, data centers, and heat-driven ozone worsen. Communities have turned to low-cost s…

An environmental group's report documents 532 unpermitted emission events at the Freeport LNG terminal since 2019, alongside more than 200 other permit deviations, yet only seven fines were issued by Texas regulators. Th…

Newly released city documents indicate that hazardous asbestos levels persisted near the World Trade Center for months after the 2001 attacks, contradicting earlier assurances from former mayors. A doctor who has treated…

An Alabama woman was handcuffed and jailed for failing to pay a trash bill, a practice that court records show has led to at least 60 criminal prosecutions in Winston County over two decades. The Southern Poverty Law Cen…

A new report from the Environmental Protection Network highlights how surging electricity demand from data centers is increasing air pollution linked to asthma, cancer, and heart and lung disease. Former EPA officials sa…

Residents of Clemmons, North Carolina, were organizing against a proposed asphalt plant near schools and a creek when a man calling himself Chris Sanderson joined their efforts. Public records later revealed he was actua…

Chemours will pay $455 million over 15 years to settle claims from North Carolina and 11 local entities regarding PFAS contamination from its Fayetteville Works plant. The state receives $75 million, while local governme…

A California bill that would have phased out PFAS pesticides was stripped down after heavy lobbying by chemical and agricultural interests. The final version only requires state regulators to track and disclose pesticide…

New European Environment Agency figures for 2024 show real-world CO2 emissions from plug-in hybrids average 145 grams per kilometer, six times the official test value of 24 grams. The gap has widened every year since mon…

The article traces how polyester, a plastic-derived fabric, has become a TikTok insult meaning fake or low-quality, but notes that this usage dates back to the 1970s and 1980s. It highlights that polyester's negative con…

A report from the Plastic Pollution Coalition documents how the plastics industry provides free educational materials to schools that highlight benefits of plastics while downplaying environmental and health risks. These…

The Biden administration's 2024 HON rule aimed to reduce hazardous air pollutants from petrochemical plants. The Trump administration has granted exemptions to over 70 facilities and plans to rewrite the rule, likely wea…

Energy Transfer, facing a criminal probe over a jet fuel leak that contaminated drinking water, is suing to have parts of Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law declared unconstitutional. The company argues the law lacks a req…

Researchers from Oregon State and Portland State found lead levels seven times higher near Hillsboro and Troutdale airports than in other urban areas. The lead is traced to leaded aviation fuel used by small piston-engin…

The Naturepedic Serenade mattress is constructed from cotton, wool, and coils instead of synthetic foams. A month-long test found it comfortable and supportive, with a firm feel. The queen-size version costs $1,599.

An eruption from Anak Krakatoa produced an ash cloud that led to the suspension of operations at five airports in Indonesia, including Jakarta's main international hub. The disruption affected 301 flights, with some inte…

The author argues that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) offer superior reliability, smoothness, and acceleration compared to plug-in hybrids, while charging infrastructure is now widespread enough for long trips. He shar…

The author visits Łódź, a city known for its red-brick factories, and discovers a vibrant urban regeneration. At a Sunday market, he encounters sellers of historical military artifacts, including pistols and helmets, fou…

Marina Hyde discusses her long-term optimism despite the chaotic political landscape, noting the rapid turnover of prime ministers. She reflects on the absurdity of the times and the challenges of writing about politics.…

A collaborative effort among researchers, city officials, and community groups has established a large-scale urban air monitoring system across Chicago. The newly unveiled website allows residents to access and interpret…

Several environmental organizations have joined a lawsuit against Los Angeles and its water department over the Scattergood gas plant retrofit. The groups allege the city failed to comply with California's environmental …

Benny is upset that his girlfriend Robin leaves recycling on a kitchen ledge, which attracts flies and smells. Robin argues it's temporary and efficient. The couple's disagreement is presented for readers to decide who i…

Uber drivers from the UK, Netherlands, and other countries have filed a class action in Amsterdam, alleging the company's AI-driven pay system violates data protection laws and suppresses earnings. The case, the first of…

The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived off Thailand after a deployment exceeding 270 days, marked by reports of poor living conditions and mental health struggles among its 5,000 crew. The carrier was redirected from the So…

Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear in a Florida court to alter his plea in a DUI case arising from a March vehicle rollover. The 50-year-old golfer had earlier entered a not guilty plea to charges including driving under…

In a two-year experiment at Marina Palamós on Spain's Costa Brava, researchers transplanted several sponge species into polluted harbor waters, and only the chicken liver sponge survived. Its resilience, along with the a…

A planning commission identified the Bellwether District as one of two possible sites for a large data center, though no formal proposal exists yet. The site, a former refinery, is being remediated for nonresidential use…

A new peer-reviewed study found that over 1,000 chemicals used in food packaging are linked to serious health risks, while the vast majority lack sufficient data to assess their safety. The research highlights a regulato…

Recent tests at Madrid's new Madring circuit recorded average noise levels of 102.7 decibels, far exceeding the 55-decibel residential limit. Opponents, including the Stop F1 Madrid platform, have filed legal challenges,…

A new study by NGO Shipbreaking Platform and T&E reveals that between 2019 and 2025, only 5% of EU-owned or flagged ship tonnage was dismantled in Europe, while nearly half was beached in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.…

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was not surprised by Nick Kyrgios's provisional ban for testing positive for cocaine, adding that he had learned of the situation before it became public. The two players have a history of on-c…

A piece of a derelict SpaceX rocket struck the moon on August 5, creating a crater near Einstein Crater. Moriba Jah argues that the space industry treats the sky as a dumping ground and calls for a new model of accountab…

Research indicates that anti-inflammatory drugs can improve mood, and higher levels of certain cytokines in childhood are linked to later depression. However, scientists have not yet identified specific immune targets fo…

A 2000 agreement between North Carolina and Smithfield Foods to replace hog waste lagoons with cleaner technology has failed, according to those involved. Hurricane Fran in 1996 caused massive spills of hog waste, and th…

A Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot in Myla, near Kyiv, killed at least 38 people and left four missing. Residents say the weapons were stored too close to homes, and many were unaware of the depot's presence. …

Local opposition to datacenters is uniting Americans across political lines, as seen in Indiana where a proposed Google project drew unanimous resistance. The movement has grown into a nationwide backlash, with politicia…

The US Open has become increasingly costly, with grounds passes listed at $363 and resale prices far exceeding face value. The tournament's affordability crisis has drawn criticism from both a billionaire and the mayor o…

A shooting at a rave party in Aarau, Switzerland, left one person dead and five wounded early Sunday. Police have launched a large-scale search for the unknown perpetrator, with motives still unclear. The incident occurr…

As private companies expand into space, they are downplaying the pollution, climate effects, and light pollution caused by rocket launches and debris, a practice now called 'starwashing.' The term, popularized by researc…

Professional housekeepers offer practical advice on maintaining a clean and organised living space, emphasising the importance of decluttering, tidying, and listening to clients' specific needs. They also note the challe…

A sex doll left in a suitcase in rural Australia was initially mistaken for a human corpse, prompting a police investigation before forensic analysis revealed its true nature. The global sex doll market is valued at $6.6…

New EPA guidance clarifies that power plants built solely to serve a single facility, such as a data center, are not subject to the Clean Air Act's Acid Rain Program. This exemption removes a permit requirement for these…

In rural Guatemala, communities like El Duraznal regularly burn plastic waste, exposing families to toxic pollutants. A project called Ecolectivos, led by researchers from UCSF and Emory, is working with Xinca communitie…

Running specialists suggest that novice runners skip costly carbon-fiber models and select footwear that matches their walking shoes. They emphasize that shoes should feel comfortable right away, without needing a break-…

A panel of five testers evaluated 15 body lotions over a three-week period, assessing factors such as scent, packaging, and moisturizing effectiveness. The results highlighted top performers like Nivea Shea Nourish for o…

Polyester, the most widely produced synthetic fiber, is facing a consumer revolt, particularly among younger generations who view it as cheap and environmentally damaging. The material sheds microplastics and contains ch…