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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about pollution, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,956 stories have been published about pollution which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about pollution, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,956 stories have been published about pollution which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Business · ChinaRising industrial output and the pursuit of economic growth in some regions caused a jump in emissions. Consumption of gasoline and diesel also returned to normal levels after China scrapped its "zero-COVID" restrictions at the end of last year. But unfavourable weather contributed to the smog, with temperatures hitting record highs in some parts of the north.
China's industrial recovery and warm weather drive Q1 smog surge
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Pollution · BangladeshAir pollution is causing about 20% of the total number of premature deaths in Bangladesh, a World Bank report says. The report ranked Bangladesh capital Dhaka among the 10 most polluted cities in the world. The concentration of fine particulate matter in some areas of the country's largest city is as much as 20 times higher than WHO standards.
Bangladesh must work with neighbours to cut pollution, says World Bank
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Pollution · NoidaScientists have long known that wild seabirds ingest bits of plastic pollution as they feed, but a study Monday shows the tiny particles don't just clog or transit the stomach but can subvert its complex mix of good and bad bacteria too.
Microplastic Pollution Impairs Seabird Gut Health
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Pollution · MonmouthWastewater from St Mary's Priory Church in Monmouth has been discharging into a surface water drain. Plans have been agreed to ensure the water is instead connected to the foul sewer. Though most of the work will be underground a Lawson Cypress tree will have to be removed.
Church tree in Monmouth gets the axe
Climate ChangeAerosols may have been cooling the atmosphere as much as some greenhouse gases have been warming it. But they are bad for our health.
How cleaning up pollution may be heating the planet
34% Center coverage: 3 sources
Pollution · PilsenMayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson addressed the environmental concerns of communities on the Southwest Side. Vallas says his department would not only focus on clean air and water, but also food deserts and nutrition. Johnson made his pitch to the City Club of Chicago after picking up an endorsement from Congressman Jonathan Jackson over the weekend.
Vallas, Johnson both intend to reopen ‘Environment Department’ if elected
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Pollution · ChicagoNorthwestern University scientists developed a high-resolution simulation of air pollution for the southern Lake Michigan region. The new simulation is the first to create neighborhood-scale estimates of air quality over Chicago. The researchers use their model to track three main health-hazardous pollutants: nitrogen dioxide, fine particulate matter (soot, dust and smoke) and ozone.
New study shows how Chicago pollution varies by neighborhood
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