Pollution

Chicago expands air quality network after civil rights settlement

Chicago has deployed the nation's largest community air quality monitoring system with 277 sensors across the city. The network originated from a 2021 civil rights complaint over industrial pollution in minority neighborhoods.

Delhi faces ecological concerns over drain silt disposal

June 24, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Delhi authorities are struggling to dispose of large quantities of silt removed from drains ahead of the monsoon, as traditional methods have reached saturation and environmental risks mount.

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Indirect gases drive 15 percent of global warming

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South Africa proposes R625m overhaul of air quality monitoring

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Kitchen sponges release microplastics in daily dishwashing

NEMA flags Nairobi businesses over toxic chemicals and river pollution

The National Environment Management Authority issued improvement notices to two Nairobi facilities on May 27 after inspections revealed violations of environmental regulations.

Iran oil attack emitted pollution equal to volcano

May 26, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Israeli airstrikes on oil facilities in Tehran on 7 March released nearly 30,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide, matching emissions from a small volcanic eruption. The plume spread across 300,000 square kilometres, reaching several Asian countries.

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