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  • [New] Plastic pollution will more than double by 2040. Reasons to be Cheerful
  • [New] Melamine sponges could be a surprisingly large source of microplastic pollution. ScienceDaily
  • [New] The Potomac River is the most endangered in the US due both to the threat of sewage pollution from aging pipe systems and the unprecedented surge in data center development in its vicinity. Engadget
  • [New] Plastic pollution disrupts ecosystems and threatens biodiversity across the globe. Environmental Nonprofit Organization
  • [New] Engineered for marine and offshore environments, the electrically powered machines support cleaner onboard maintenance while reducing the risk of marine pollution, aligning with growing environmental compliance requirements across global fleets. Maritime Fairtrade
  • [New] As reported by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, air pollution is now the second leading risk factor for premature death behind high blood pressure, surpassing tobacco and poor diet. Edie
  • [New] Marine pollution is a threat to the livelihoods of more than 3 billion people all over the world. Greenpeace Africa
  • [New] The Trump administration says it will no longer quantify the health benefits of reduced air pollution. The Salata Institute
  • [New] A rigid 24-hour limit, when compared to what is being finalized, could result in marginally greater pollution, not less, undermining the EPA's emission reduction goals. Federal Register
  • [New] Concerns over energy supply, air pollution and increased power demand, combined with fears of China blocking energy imports in the event of a war, have prompted a reconsideration. Last Week in ConTech
  • [New] Cleaner transportation could significantly reduce air pollution in cities worldwide. AOL
  • [New] Achieving California's programmatic goals would deliver $200 billion in health benefits in 2045 alone from reductions in harmful air pollution. ASUENE | The enterprise climate cloud platform | Carbon
  • [New] People living near fossil fuel facilities will be some of the most immediately affected, as they will be exposed to the new air and water pollution unleashed by deregulatory policies. Al Jazeera
  • [New] The World Health Organization recognises air pollution as the leading environmental risk factor to global human health, contributing to increased premature mortality and multiple morbidities. Nature
  • [New] New Emission Control Areas are expected to be introduced in the north-east Atlantic by 2027, further limiting air pollution from maritime fuel. Travel Tomorrow
  • [New] Forcing Washington's last remaining coal plant to stay online will needlessly jack up electricity bills and toxic mercury pollution. Environmental Defense Fund
  • California's SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act) is the most ambitious, requiring a 25% reduction in single-use plastic packaging by 2032 and ensuring that all single-use packaging is recyclable or compostable by 2032. Gray Group International
  • California will point to its state powers regarding regulating air pollution as it relates to the health of its citizens. JD Supra
  • Interventions addressing tobacco, meat consumption, obesity, and air pollution are projected to save approximately 1.5 gigatons of CO2e from 2014 to 2050. Cambridge Core
  • Air pollution remains the world's leading environmental health risk, responsible for respiratory disease, cardiovascular illness, and premature births, with lower-income communities bearing the greatest burden. Maastricht Diplomat
  • As European governments try to deal with the growing PFAS pollution, cleaning it up could cost €1.7 trillion. / UK Deutsche Welle
  • While the EPA is moving in the right direction, if the United States does not rein in the accelerating growth in plastic production, which leads to plastic pollution, it will make little difference. Daily Bulletin
  • As the world grapples with climate change, pollution, and growing energy needs, green technology will only become more critical. Global Radiance Review

Last updated: 20 April 2026



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