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Climate, clean air action could prevent 144 million premature deaths by 2050 – Report
A new report by UNEP and CCAC indicates that combined efforts against climate change and air pollution could avert 144 million premature deaths globally by 2050. It highlights 25 proven measures across various sectors to achieve this.
Nearly 600 schools in Malaysia's Sarawak state were forced to close due to transboundary haze reaching "very unhealthy" air pollution levels, affecting almost 200,000 pupils.
London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) has slashed air pollution and improved air quality across the city, saving lives and improving the lungs and lives of London's children, according to a new study.
India’s Chief Economic Adviser Calls for Return of E10 Petrol
India’s Chief Economic Adviser has called for the return of E10 petrol, a move that could boost the country’s renewable energy sector. The adviser believes that the return of E10 petrol would help reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and promote the use of clea…
SpaceX said it will remove the unpermitted turbines powering its xAI data centers near Memphis as it transitions to a permanent, 1.2 gigawatt natural gas power plant. The turbines won’t be completely removed until July 2027.
The Punjab government is planning to remove vehicles older than 20 years from roads under its first-ever New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy. The draft policy proposes a phased enforcement model, starting with digital vehicle age verification and restrictions in selected urba…
Delhi government to invest ₹15,000 Cr in electric mobility over 4 years. ₹7,000 Cr for electric vehicles, ₹8,000 Cr for infrastructure and tax exemptions.
A study by Imperial College London found that deaths linked to air pollution in London have fallen by 40% over the past five years. The city's mayor, Sadiq Khan, welcomed the report as evidence that his ultra-low emission zone policy is saving lives.
The DOJ has sided with xAI in a lawsuit over unpermitted gas turbines, citing national security concerns. The turbines power xAI's data centers, which support military operations.
Imperial College researchers say London’s T-charge and Ulez were followed by fewer emergency hospital admissions. Heart-related admissions fell most clearly.