NAACP Says It Will Sue Elon Musk’s AI Company Over Alleged Increased Air Pollution In Memphis’ Black Communities

Source: The Washington Post / Getty The NAACP announced Tuesday that it is gearing up to file a lawsuit against Elon Musk over the Tesla CEO’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, because a supercomputer facility owned by the company is located...

These 4 US Southern States See 25% Surge in Dementia—Blame Schools, Pollution and Poor Healthcare

Margaret (name changed) had lived in rural Kentucky her entire 78-year life when the words started disappearing. Simple ones first – the name of her neighbour's dog, the street where her daughter lived. Then bigger chunks of her world began...

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Supreme Court raises bar for future curbs on industrial air pollution

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with two Republican states on a venue question that could hamper future EPA efforts to combat dangerous air pollution that crosses state lines. The case pertained to a crucial procedural underpinning of the...

Supreme Court sides with states in ‘good neighbor’ pollution case

The Supreme Court has dealt a further blow to a Biden-era “good neighbor” rule intended to limit the spread of smog-forming emissions across state lines. In an 8-0 opinion released Wednesday, the high court found that states can contest EPA’s...

Environmental Exposures: The Link Between Pollution and Mesothelioma

Environmental Exposures: The Hyperlink Between Air pollution and Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a uncommon type of most cancers that mostly impacts the liner of the lungs and chest cavity, though it will probably additionally happen within the...

EPA, AngloGold demand urgent action to end plastic pollution

By Elizabeth PUNSU The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a clarion call for urgent and collective action against the growing menace of plastic pollution. The agency is urging individuals, institutions and businesses to rethink their...

Global warming fuels an alarming increase in obstructive sleep apnea cases

New research reveals that rising global temperatures are fueling a sharp increase in sleep apnea cases, threatening health and workplace productivity worldwide unless urgent action is taken. Study: Global warming may increase the burden of...

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Dairy farms produce huge amounts of potent greenhouse gases. But now, scientists say these farms can slash their methane emissions by covering cow-poop ponds with a giant tarp. Scientists recorded an 80% reduction in the methane emissions of a...

Air Pollution Cuts Nepali Life Expectancy by 3.4 Years, Costs Over 6% of GDP Annually: World Bank Report

A new World Bank report, “Towards Clean Air in Nepal: Benefits, Pollution Sources, and Solutions,” released on Tuesday, reveals that air pollution is the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, reducing the average Nepali’s life expectancy...

Radioactive pollution detected at Iran's Natanz facility, no threat — Grossi

NEW YORK, June 18. /TASS/. Radiation levels that exceeded the norm were detected inside the protective perimeter at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, but the incident poses no threat to the population or environment, Director General of the...

Switzerland presents special toilet for cows to cut emissions

Switzerland's first cow toilet is in use in Hellbühl, canton Lucerne. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial...

Just a third of fleets track harmful emissions

Two-thirds of UK fleet and transport managers are not using software to track harmful emissions being released into the environment by their vehicles, new research suggests. The Government has set an economy-wide target of an 81% reduction in...

Despite severe pollution, Delhi used only a third of funds allocated under National Clean Air Programme

Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in India, has used less than one-third of the funds it received under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), according to government records. Launched in 2019, the NCAP is India's first national plan to set...

Groups Notify Musk’s AI Company of Intent to Sue Over Facility Pollution in Memphis

The NAACP and an environmental group said Tuesday that they intend to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI over concerns about air pollution generated by a supercomputer facility located near predominantly Black communities in...

ASHRAE standard for quantifying greenhouse gas emissions open for public comment

ASHRAE and the International Code Council have announced the opening of a second public review period for proposed Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings. The draft standard is available for public...

ARENA announces funding for lower-emissions steel pilot in Australia

Blast Furnace. Image credit: 123RF The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated AUS$19.8 million (US$12.9 million) in funding to the NeoSmelt steel pilot project at Kwinana, Western Australia. NeoSmelt, the largest ironmaking...

After decades of pollution, California community secures $550 million settlement from Chevron

Transcript: The Chevron refinery in Richmond, California, produces over 200,000 barrels of oil a day. In the process, it contributes to air pollution in nearby areas, where many residents have asthma. And in 2012, a fire at the refinery caused...

UW study reveals how some wildfires could slow global warming

A new study says increasing wildfires in Canada and Siberia could actually slow global warming. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone explains the research conducted by the University of Washington. SEATTLE - New data from the University of Washington...

Ozone high pollution advisory issued for Maricopa County on June 18

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Maricopa County, effective Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This advisory is due to expected ozone levels that may surpass the federal health standard....