The Climate Trace project found the SELCHP plant, which burns household waste for Lewisham and other boroughs, to be in the top 10% of PM2.5 air pollution emitters across the world.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The following is a guest blog from Project TENDR. Autism is a complex neurological disorder with multiple causes. There is ample evidence that many toxic chemicals, including air pollution, pesticides, and plastics chemicals, are dangerous to children’s brains. If the current administration wants to address neurological disorders including autism, reducing exposure to air pollutants, pesticides, … Continue reading Scientists unite on how to protect children from toxic contributors to autism| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
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Development funding for fossil fuel-based energy projects jumped 80 per cent in 2023 to $9.5bn, up from $5.3bn in 2022, even as toxic air causes more than 8m premature deaths annually, according to a new report. Governments continue to channel billions more in international aid into projects that prolong fossil fuel use than into tackling […]| Health Policy Watch
Council officers presented the annual Air Quality Action progress report to the scrutiny committee. Although they have installed many new monitors, officers struggled to respond to questions on impact and behaviour change.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
A University of Waterloo Engineering research team is exploring how to transform carbon dioxide (CO₂) into sustainable fuel capable of powering aircraft with net-zero carbon emissions, a goal that could address the aviation sector’s dependence on fossil fuels. Led by UWaterloo’s Dr. Eric Croiset, professor of chemical engineering, the study proposes capturing CO₂ directly from […] The post UWaterloo researchers explore turning captured CO2 into net-zero aviation fuel appeared first ...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
After the 2021 explosion, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent hired 360 EEC to demolish the damaged block and address further risks in the event that other wellheads or harmful substances were discovered during the demolition. The post Ontario’s ghost wells: Why Wheatley’s explosion should still keep us up at night appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
At the Canada Pavilion of the Venice Architecture Biennale, visitors encounter a pair of tree-trunk-like structures standing nearly three metres tall. But these aren’t sculptures, they’re living systems. The striking 3D-printed structures evolve and transform throughout the exhibition, which aims to bring dynamic micro-ecosystems to life. Known as Picoplanktonics, the installation showcases a novel material […] The post Living prototypes bridge art, science to show carbon-sequestering c...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A scrapyard at the centre of years of controversy in Moncton, New Brunswick, will not have its salvage dealer licence renewed by the province’s Department of Justice and Public Safety. AIM Recycling, which faced a major hazardous materials fire in September 2023 at its Saint John facility, has also had a history of odour, vibration, […] The post New Brunswick pulls salvage licence as company’s scrapyard struggles continue appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Biochar production involves pyrolyzing organic waste in a low-oxygen environment, stabilizing carbon that would otherwise decompose and release methane, so it can contribute to both processes. The post Carbon dioxide removal and sequestration in Canada: the role of biochar in removing contaminants appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is proposing two amendments to the province’s Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) program that aim to provide greater flexibility for businesses and strengthen emissions oversight in key industrial sectors. The proposed changes include allowing voluntary participants in the EPS program more options for exiting, as well as […] The post Ontario proposes new flexibility for Emissions Performance Standards program appeared firs...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The U.S. has created a politically challenging environment for climate action, the Quebec government says in a new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report, where it estimates that it is now on a path to achieve just 65% of its 2030 target. In Quebec’s 2025-2030 Green Economy report, it points to a series of factors, including […] The post Quebec report says U.S. ‘break’ in climate policies will impact its own GHG targets appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The EPA is seeking a $140 million civil penalty against Zug Island's EES Coke Battery, while the facility and its owner DTE Energy propose a $5 million penalty.| Planet Detroit
EES Coke Battery on Zug Island switched to coke oven gas as its exclusive fuel source after damage to the facility was discovered around 2011 and 2012, according to federal court testimony.| Planet Detroit
“This is very serious. Please do not consider Prologis!" Rachelle Holmes told the SF Planning Commission. On Sept. 25, the Commission may vote on whether to grant a Special Use District that allows this project to bypass key environmental protections. The post Gateway from Hell appeared first on San Francisco Bay View.| San Francisco Bay View
AGU News AGU prevails in case for probationary federal employees In a blistering decision last Friday, a federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration and the Office of Personnel Management acted illegally when it fired tens of thousands of probationary federal employees at NOAA, NSF, and other agencies “for cause” in February. AGU joined a […]| AGU Newsroom
Salt Lake City invites residents to help shape its climate action plan, “Climate Forward SLC” Sept. 15, 2025 While climate change is a global crisis, many impacts are being tackled on local, community levels. Salt Lake City has been a leader in Utah, first committing to climate action in 2002 with the Kyoto Protocol. Since […]| www.slc.gov
Ella's mother, Rosamund and her siblings unveiled the bronze statue, which stands close to where she lived and went to school. The statue is 1.37m (4 ft 6") tall, the same height that Ella was when she died tragically, aged nine.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Campaigners made another appeal to the London mayor, calling for repurposing the tunnel for public transport, cyclists and active travel, for "the welfare of future generations .. and the sake of Londoners' health".| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
After years of consultation, the council has cancelled its proposal. The opposition campaign had a late surge, linking the plans to "accelerated gentrification".| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The protected cycle route is due to be completed in November, but cyclists couldn't wait to start using it.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Representational Photo New Delhi- Emissions from fossil fuel and cement producers could be directly responsible for making an average heatwave| Kashmir Observer
Campaign group Mums for Lungs are calling for a phase out of polluting diesel cars, SUVs and domestic wood burning to clean up Lewisham's air.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
By Shannon Kelleher Air pollution from oil and gas activities is responsible for an estimated 91,000 deaths and over 10,000 premature births in the US each year, according to a new study that examined the impacts of the industry through its lifecycle from extraction to refining to burning fuel in power plants.| The New Lede
By Brian Bienkowski Steel and coke plants in the US are regularly releasing illegal amounts of air pollutants and the Trump administration’s delay on stricter rules at these plants leaves fenceline communities struggling for long-sought federal help, according to a new report.| The New Lede
The state must plan today for the import capacity that can smooth the transition. When two major California refineries recently announced they would be closing – Phillips 66’s Wilmington facility … Continue Reading California’s Refinery Closure Drama| Energy Institute Blog
“Where should I place my air purifier?” is a common question people have when getting an air purifier. Does an air purifier’s position affect its performance? Is it best to put an air purifier next to a wall? Is it better to put it close to me? This post provides a data-backed answer on how to best place your air purifier in your living room, classroom, or office space.| Smart Air
The Lancet Planetary Health has published a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the association between air pollution and incident dementia. This review was intended to summarize all previous reviews, identify specific gaps in data, and incorporate new primary research. It included data from 32 studies and a pooled population of over 26 million people, evaluating the effect of long-term exposure (defined as one or more years) to single outdoor air pollutants on a subseque...| Biotics Research Blog
Plastic pollution is out of control and environmental groups have been pushing to secure a global agreement to tackle it. Fossil fuel lobbyists again blocked a full treaty that would cut plastic production. But the fight for a strong treaty and just transition to a reuse-based future goes on.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The facility has been burning household waste since 1993, and much of that waste is plastics. But concerns about the chemicals in plastics, and the dangers of air pollution, have grown. Wales offers a vision of a different way to manage waste, with some councils recycling over 70% of waste.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Imperial College London air quality experts warned of high ozone levels for Tuesday 12th August, due to the effect of strong sunshine and high temperatures on London's background pollution from road traffic.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The loss of the Research Triangle-based EPA Office of Research and Development would cost hundreds of jobs, hit local economic activity.| North Carolina Health News
In 2015, I was back in India’s capital city, Delhi after two years of fieldwork in villages in rural parts of the country. On my return, the city had changed. There was something different in the atmosphere, which was leading to far-reaching, unexpected effects. For instance, during my morning commutes as I turned on the radio to one of Delhi’s most popular radio stations the radio jockey blared every hour or so, ‘Hawa-laat’! The Hindi word Hawalaat translates as a prison. If the word...| Platypus
HouseFresh started as a personal blog by Danny Ashton, who was dealing with severe dust allergies and looking for affordable, effective air purifiers. What began as a side project quickly grew into a trusted source for honest reviews and helpful advice—cutting through an industry often full of marketing hype and misleading claims. In this interview, Danny shares how the site came to be, what he’s learned about air quality, how recent changes to Google’s algorithm have impacted HouseFres...| Smart Air
"Physiology includes the study of the body's responses to external challenges such as heat, cold, flooding, fire, pollution, starvation and dehydration,| Health Policy Watch
A Partner Grant from the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS) will support a research project focused on possible connections between air pollution and outcomes […] The post Grant funds research into air pollution’s effects on sarcoidosis appeared first on Sarcoidosis News.| Sarcoidosis News – The Web's Daily Resource for Sarcoidosis News
"We don’t have to choose between reliability and affordability on one side, and public health protections on the other. Offshore wind delivers all three, and the time to act is now."| City Limits
The Trucks Off Our Streets coalition urged the Detroit City Council on Tuesday to enforce existing truck regulation laws while waiting for a route ordinance to pass.| WDET 101.9 FM
HouseFresh, in collaboration with Safe Air Schools, tested 13 of the most popular air purifiers on the market. The Smart Air Blast Mini stood out for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and low running costs, earning it a top recommendation for classrooms across the UK.| Smart Air
In 2024, sand and dust storms affected 330 million people across 150 countries taking a toll on health and economies, according to a new report by the World| Health Policy Watch
By Brian Bienkowski Detroit suffers from some of the worst air quality in the nation. But last year the startup JustAir partnered with Wayne County to put up 100 air monitors, shining a light on the worst sources of pollution and empowering residents and local officials.| The New Lede
Research shows that heatwaves are the most dangerous type of extreme weather and London is the UK city most at risk. People living in deprived areas face the greatest risks to their health. We asked Lewisham council how it is responding to the threat.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Air pollution affects nearly every organ in our body, but did you know air pollution affects your mood too? Research shows direct correlations between air pollution and a bad mood. PM2.5 Air Pollution Worsens Mood Researchers at MIT studied how air pollution affects mood across 144 cities in China. Now, there’s ... Read more| Smart Air
In the American West, wildfires are getting worse. Bigger, more frequent, and harder to predict. And with that comes a rising concern, not just about flames, but about the smoke.| Smart Air
New evidence shows that mandating filters in wood-burning heaters could cut harmful particle emissions by 70%, reducing the health burden.| Cool Products
The goal is to create "a safer, more accessible borough where everyone can easily walk or cycle to their destination." New Cross writer, cyclist and road safety campaigner Tomilyn Rupert shares the toplines.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Lewisham mayor Brenda Dacres joined the call for government funding to deliver the project. But today's announcement excluded London from UK transport infrastructure spending. Lewisham will be getting a new Bakerloop bus route, "mirroring" the underground line.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Deptford resident Tomilyn Rupert argues that gentrification is caused by restricting housing supply, not pedestrianisation, and local people deserve safer streets and cleaner air. If you really want to fight gentrification, then she suggests start by looking at land tax.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Plans to reroute the South Circular were first mooted in 1987. After the latest consultation in 2023, Mark Morris finds more delay and uncertainty.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
It would be no surprise to me if it came as no surprise to you that running a leaf blower for thirty minutes produces far less pollution than driving a Ford Raptor from Texas to Alaska. Or that an hour’s use of a leaf blower emits nowhere near as much carbon as driving a Toyota… Read More »Fact check: Comparing Leaf Blower Carbon Emissions with Pollution from Cars The post Fact check: Comparing Leaf Blower Carbon Emissions with Pollution from Cars appeared first on Driverless Crocodile.| Driverless Crocodile
Stricter air pollution controls in Southeast Asia could prevent up to 36,000 ozone-related premature deaths annually by 2050.| Asian Scientist Magazine
There has been little dispute that HEPA filters are extremely effective at removing virus and COVID-19 sized particles from the air. However, what has been less known is whether or not HEPA filters can actually reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the real world. Now, thanks to a new CDC ... Read more| Smart Air
When Delhi’s air pollution spikes, netizens in the nation’s capital often bring up the solution of planting trees. For instance, this user on the question-answer site Quora asks “how many trees does Delhi need to combat its air pollution problem?” However, environmental research suggests that planting trees are an incredibly ... Read more| Smart Air
Smart Air is dedicated to providing free educational content on the dangers of air pollution and helping people breathe safely. We analyzed data published by the World Air Quality Index project and put together the 2024 updated ranking of the “25 Cities with the Worst Air Pollution in the World”.| Smart Air
Surrey’s first School Street launches at Farnham Heath End School this week, to reduce air pollution and improve road safety around the school gates during the busiest times of the day. Nearby Bull…| Surrey News
Residents in a vulnerable Memphis neighborhood have reported health issues as Elon Musk's xAI operates numerous gas turbines without emission controls for its AI data center.| WinBuzzer
Denying reality is a real problem for climate policy. Public discourse about climate change in this country, and even around the world, has tended to emphasize the polar (no pun intended) extremes:…| Energy Institute Blog
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, with approximately 8.3% of Americans diagnosed with the disease. While various factors can trigger asthma symptoms, indoor air quality plays a significant role in managing the condition. Events like the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires have underscored the importance of maintaining clean indoor air, […] The post How Indoor Air Quality Can Exacerbate Asthma appeared first on YourIAQ.| YourIAQ
Air pollution isn’t just a concern for major cities or industrial zones—it can affect your health no matter where you live. Recent events like the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires have shown how quickly air quality can deteriorate, even far from the source of pollution. Whether it’s wildfire smoke, vehicle emissions, or industrial pollutants, understanding the […] The post What to Do if You Live in an Area With Bad Air Pollution appeared first on YourIAQ.| YourIAQ
A new report from the American Lung Association notes a drastic decline in air quality and raises health alarms. Climate change and Trump administration actions, experts warn, will worsen the trend.| Inside Climate News
This Earth Month, Yale University Press authors reflect on the biggest threat to climate change mitigation while proposing new ways forward. Experts in ecology, weather patterns, climate technology, and even... READ MORE| Yale University Press
A New York Statement on Fossil Fuels in Our Buildings October 13, 2022 As New York State public health, environmental health, patient advocacy, healthcare, nursing, and physician organizations, we declare burning fossil fuels in our buildings a significant climate and health risk. We call for immediate action to protect the health of New Yorkers and [...]Read More... from Burning Fossil Fuel in Our Buildings Harms the Health of New Yorkers| Concerned Health Professionals of NY
March 13, 2025 (Augusta, ME) — Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a massive, broadside attack on rules that protect public health, the climate, and our environment from air pollution, water| Natural Resources Council of Maine
Chemistry Professor Jason Surratt's study revealed how two key components of biomass smoke pose serious health risks for human lungs.| College of Arts and Sciences
Boost Oxygen provides articles and resources for those who might be impacted by the yearly wildfires and the health issues from the poor air quality.| Boost Oxygen
Washington voters on Tuesday were rejecting a ballot measure to repeal a law that's generated billions of dollars to fight climate change.| Washington State Standard
Both oil and gas well sites and processing and transmission infrastructure emit pollutants into the atmosphere from different equipment and … The post Air Pollutants appeared first on Earthworks.| Issues Archive - Earthworks
The EPA's Toxics Release Inventory gives citizens information about toxic releases in and around their communities. With this information citizens can encourage mining companies to reduce their toxic releases and/or agree to more vigorous oversight of their mines. The post Toxics Release Inventory – What is it? appeared first on Earthworks.| Issues Archive - Earthworks
Air purifiers are available in various sizes, making it challenging to determine the most suitable one for your needs. This article breaks down the three essential steps to identify the appropriate size of an air purifier and how a metric called CADR can help with this.| Smart Air
A study led by UW researcher Diana Ceballos is most comprehensive study to date of the specific fragrance chemical mixtures found in nail salon air, and will allow researchers to further study the...| UW News
Petroleum production and prices matter, but not for the reasons many people think. When reporters call an energy economist during a presidential election year, it’s probably about oil and gasoline …| Energy Institute Blog
After the EPA required the mining industry to begin reporting its toxic releases, mining companies and the National Mining Association began fighting to eliminate or limit the public's right to know about the mining industry's toxic releases.| Earthworks
By Nourhan Ibrahim, CEJA Volunteer The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) is a progressive base-building organization located in the Inland Valley region of Southern Cali…| California Green Zones
