'Blanket Waiver' Created For Industries During Pandemic Ends
A federal waiver that relaxed rules for industries during the p
Pollution
Michigan Agrees To Pay $600 Million To Flint Residents Over Water Debacle
A summary of the preliminary settlement shows that nearly 80% of the money would go to resolve claims filed on behalf of minors and children.
Deal Reached In 'Forever Chemicals' Pollution Case
Plaintiffs suing over the flow of potentially toxic PFAS chemicals into a North Carolina river have reached a tentative settlement in the case.
Volkswagen, Porsche Paid Out $9.5 Billion To Defrauded Dieselgate Drivers
The German automakers have finished compensating U.S. owners as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Most drivers chose to replace their vehicles, not repair them, the FTC says.
With Coronavirus Lockdown, India's Cities See Clear Blue Skies As Air Pollution Drops
India has ordered 1.3 billion people to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown seems to have inadvertently solved, at least temporarily, another public health crisis: air pollution.
What's Behind Forsyth County's Poor Air Quality?
A recent report spotlighted Forsyth County for its poor air quality a
Report: Piedmont-Triad Tops Statewide Air Pollution Study
A new study shows that millions of Americans live i
As Delhi Chokes On Smog, India's Health Minister Advises: Eat More Carrots
Residents of one of the world's most polluted cities are getting fed up with government inaction — and a few questionable tweets aren't helping.
More Flamingos Are Flocking to Mumbai Than Ever Before. The Reason Could be Sewage
There is an almost three-fold increase in the flamingo population in Mumbai, India. Rahul Khot, assistant director at the Bombay Natural History Society, tells NPR his speculations as to why.
Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok
Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shutter more than 400 public schools.