UNICEF: Children living in poverty are the worst affected by air pollution in Asia
A recent analysis by the U.N. children’s agency found that more than 500 million children in East Asia and Pacific countries breathe unhealthy air and the pollution is linked to the deaths of 100 ...
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Pause in effort to update pollution permit for Coffin Butte more than a short one
The regional landfill north of Corvallis is still operating under a 15-year-old major air pollution permit while Oregon’s environmental regulator awaits proof that local land use rules allow for ...
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California’s surge in EV sales has stalled — so what happens to its landmark mandate?
California’s push to electrify its cars is facing a potentially serious problem: People aren’t buying electric cars fast enough. After three straight years of strong growth, sales have stabilized in ...
The Hindu13d
Economic Survey 2024-25: What does it say about air pollution?
Economic Survey 2024-25: Read live updates here The Economic Survey recognises air pollution as a major concern for north India, especially for people in the Delhi NCR region where unhealthy air ...
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China in the Taiwan Strait: January 2025
Participants simulated Taiwan’s response to a major military attack by China, supported by Iran ... Violations of Taiwan’s de facto air defense identification zone (ADIZ) continued at a ...
The Roanoke Times15d
Giles County plant cited for failing to monitor air emissions
In a rare move, the Air Pollution Control Board voted in October 2022 to designate Kimballton as a non-attainment area, which aligns the state with federal regulations and allows for corrective ...
Deccan Herald17d
Committee to explore phasing out petrol, diesel vehicles from Mumbai Metropolitan Region
The Bombay High Court had earlier this month expressed deep concern over air pollution in Mumbai and its suburbs. Mrityunjay Bose Last Updated : 28 January 2025, 12:09 IST ...
Dialogo17d
China Bets Big on Lithium
The year 2024 marked a turning point in the relations between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Peru. While at the global level countries such as those of the European Union, Canada, and the ...
Dawn20d
Bangkok pollution forces closure of 352 schools
BANGKOK: Air pollution in the Thai capital forced more than 350 schools to close on Friday, city authorities said, the highest number in five years. Bangkok officials also announced free public ...
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Beijing underscores need for countries to keep to the right path for inclusive development: China Daily editorial
While wind and rain may be kept outside, that dark room will also block light and air ... pollution and "accelerate the comprehensive transition to green economic and social development". China ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore23d
Thailand denies plans to send 48 Uyghurs back to China
BANGKOK: Thai authorities denied on Wednesday (Jan 22) there was an immediate plan to send back to China 48 Uyghurs held in the country's detention centres, after UN experts warned the group ...