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  • [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
  • Repealing the Endangerment Finding and clean vehicle standards will increase climate pollution by as much as 18 billion metric tons - about three times the total amount emitted by the U.S. in 2025 - resulting in as many as 58,000 early deaths and 37 million more asthma attacks by 2055. Vital Signs
  • Large-scale water shortages are projected by 2050, potentially affecting 5 billion people due to climate change, population growth, and pollution. Ipsum
  • With city populations set to hit 70% globally by 2050, jams, lost time, and pollution are rising. SpringerLink
  • As urban populations are projected to reach 70% globally by 2050, cities like Kanpur, India, face significant challenges related to traffic congestion and pollution, necessitating innovative traffic management solutions. SpringerLink
  • Plastic pollution is found in all habitats on Earth, and is considered a major environmental hazard. Environment
  • Fashion and textiles: Cotton production (which uses 2.5% of global arable land and 6% of global pesticide use), leather supply chains linked to cattle ranching and deforestation, and synthetic fibers contributing to microplastic pollution all create biodiversity risks. Gray Group International
  • California is electrifying transportation and buildings to cut air pollution, reduce climate risk and improve public health. Energy Exchange
  • The Environmental Protection Agency plans to roll back multiple regulations including clean air rules that protect children from pollution. Arkansas Online

Last updated: 13 April 2026



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