#airpollution — Public Fediverse posts

Across England, gardeners vow to flout hosepipe bans as anger shifts to leaks, AI data centers https://www.allforgardening.com/1899029/across-england-gardeners-vow-to-flout-hosepipe-bans-as-anger-shifts-to-leaks-ai-data-centers/ #AirPollution #drink #garden #gardener #gardening #home #MassHysteriaGem #RedditGem #YahooWeather

Across England, gardeners vow to flout hosepipe bans as anger shifts to leaks, AI data centers https://www.allforgardening.com/1899029/across-england-gardeners-vow-to-flout-hosepipe-bans-as-anger-shifts-to-leaks-ai-data-centers/ #AirPollution #drink #garden #gardener #gardening #home #MassHysteriaGem #RedditGem #YahooWeather

Politico: Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns. “When Virginia’s top environmental regulator received an analysis warning of data center pollution, it took him less than five minutes to forward it to seven people on his staff. The Piedmont Environmental Council had sent the report to Michael Rolband as a courtesy two days before publicizing it in March. […]

Politico: Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns. “When Virginia’s top environmental regulator received an analysis warning of data center pollution, it took him less than five minutes to forward it to seven people on his staff. The Piedmont Environmental Council had sent the report to Michael Rolband as a courtesy two days before publicizing it in March. […]

Politico: Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns. “When Virginia’s top environmental regulator received an analysis warning of data center pollution, it took him less than five minutes to forward it to seven people on his staff. The Piedmont Environmental Council had sent the report to Michael Rolband as a courtesy two days before publicizing it in March. […]

Politico: Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns. “When Virginia’s top environmental regulator received an analysis warning of data center pollution, it took him less than five minutes to forward it to seven people on his staff. The Piedmont Environmental Council had sent the report to Michael Rolband as a courtesy two days before publicizing it in March. […]

Politico: Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns. “When Virginia’s top environmental regulator received an analysis warning of data center pollution, it took him less than five minutes to forward it to seven people on his staff. The Piedmont Environmental Council had sent the report to Michael Rolband as a courtesy two days before publicizing it in March. […]

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems. #Airpollution #Burningplasticwaste #China #Indonesia #Plastic #Pollution #Recycling #Toxic #Wasteexportban #Wasteexports
https://iwpost.com/a-lot-of-recycled-plastic-is-being-burned-overseas-and-causing-widespread-pollution-linked-to-health-problems/?fsp_sid=12980

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems. #Airpollution #Burningplasticwaste #China #Indonesia #Plastic #Pollution #Recycling #Toxic #Wasteexportban #Wasteexports
https://iwpost.com/a-lot-of-recycled-plastic-is-being-burned-overseas-and-causing-widespread-pollution-linked-to-health-problems/?fsp_sid=12980

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems. #Airpollution #Burningplasticwaste #China #Indonesia #Plastic #Pollution #Recycling #Toxic #Wasteexportban #Wasteexports
https://iwpost.com/a-lot-of-recycled-plastic-is-being-burned-overseas-and-causing-widespread-pollution-linked-to-health-problems/?fsp_sid=12980

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems. #Airpollution #Burningplasticwaste #China #Indonesia #Plastic #Pollution #Recycling #Toxic #Wasteexportban #Wasteexports
https://iwpost.com/a-lot-of-recycled-plastic-is-being-burned-overseas-and-causing-widespread-pollution-linked-to-health-problems/?fsp_sid=12980

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems. #Airpollution #Burningplasticwaste #China #Indonesia #Plastic #Pollution #Recycling #Toxic #Wasteexportban #Wasteexports
https://iwpost.com/a-lot-of-recycled-plastic-is-being-burned-overseas-and-causing-widespread-pollution-linked-to-health-problems/?fsp_sid=12980

Engadget: Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers . “A decade ago, Meta joined RE100, a major renewable energy initiative aimed at helping large corporations transition to renewable electricity. Now, the company has pulled out of the group as it increasingly relies on natural gas for its AI data centers.”

Engadget: Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers . “A decade ago, Meta joined RE100, a major renewable energy initiative aimed at helping large corporations transition to renewable electricity. Now, the company has pulled out of the group as it increasingly relies on natural gas for its AI data centers.”

Engadget: Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers . “A decade ago, Meta joined RE100, a major renewable energy initiative aimed at helping large corporations transition to renewable electricity. Now, the company has pulled out of the group as it increasingly relies on natural gas for its AI data centers.”

Engadget: Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers . “A decade ago, Meta joined RE100, a major renewable energy initiative aimed at helping large corporations transition to renewable electricity. Now, the company has pulled out of the group as it increasingly relies on natural gas for its AI data centers.”

Engadget: Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers . “A decade ago, Meta joined RE100, a major renewable energy initiative aimed at helping large corporations transition to renewable electricity. Now, the company has pulled out of the group as it increasingly relies on natural gas for its AI data centers.”

Wildfire smoke is crossing borders as climate change intensifies Europe’s blazes

A national emergency declared in Spain, thousands forced to flee in France, and thousands of hectares scorched in…
#Europe #EU #airpollution #CleanAirFund #climatechanges #EuronewsEarth #JaneBurston #Wildfiresmoke #wildfires
https://www.europesays.com/europe/102492/

Wildfire smoke is crossing borders as climate change intensifies Europe’s blazes

A national emergency declared in Spain, thousands forced to flee in France, and thousands of hectares scorched in…
#Europe #EU #airpollution #CleanAirFund #climatechanges #EuronewsEarth #JaneBurston #Wildfiresmoke #wildfires
https://www.europesays.com/europe/102488/

Finally, an article in the general news media: Why the term “Canadian wildfires” - with an accusatory undertone - is not helpful and we need to act globally to reduce emissions (with Canada contributing its share!): https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/trump-canada-wildfires-smoke-scientists #airpollution #airquality #cdnpoli

Finally, an article in the general news media: Why the term “Canadian wildfires” - with an accusatory undertone - is not helpful and we need to act globally to reduce emissions (with Canada contributing its share!): https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/trump-canada-wildfires-smoke-scientists #airpollution #airquality #cdnpoli

Study finds air pollution might affect kids' impulse control, which could lead to childhood obesity. #airpollution

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/06/air-pollution-childhood-obesity-study

https://www.europesays.com/ch/107680/ Germany and Switzerland team boosts all-perovskite solar cell to 27.3%, targets 30% #AirPollution #AndWater #business #ChangeTheWayYouUseElectricity #CleanEnergy #CleanEnergyShowcase #gas #GetHealthier #home #InstallSolarPanels #SolarPanels #Switzerland #TechShowcase #YahooTech

LimaOhio.com: Ohio EPA will not finalize general permit for data centers. “After carefully reviewing a large volume of public comments on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for data centers, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will not move forward with finalizing the general permit, according to a Tuesday press release from the agency.”

LimaOhio.com: Ohio EPA will not finalize general permit for data centers. “After carefully reviewing a large volume of public comments on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for data centers, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will not move forward with finalizing the general permit, according to a Tuesday press release from the agency.”

LimaOhio.com: Ohio EPA will not finalize general permit for data centers. “After carefully reviewing a large volume of public comments on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for data centers, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will not move forward with finalizing the general permit, according to a Tuesday press release from the agency.”

LimaOhio.com: Ohio EPA will not finalize general permit for data centers. “After carefully reviewing a large volume of public comments on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for data centers, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will not move forward with finalizing the general permit, according to a Tuesday press release from the agency.”

LimaOhio.com: Ohio EPA will not finalize general permit for data centers. “After carefully reviewing a large volume of public comments on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for data centers, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will not move forward with finalizing the general permit, according to a Tuesday press release from the agency.”

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find
By Gary Fuller

Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cuts

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/24/replacing-gas-stove-can-help-asthmatics-as-much-as-some-drugs-us-experts-find

#Asthma #Airpollution #Health #Ohio #Pollution #UKnews #USnews #Environment #TheGuardian #GaryFuller

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find
By Gary Fuller

Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cuts

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/24/replacing-gas-stove-can-help-asthmatics-as-much-as-some-drugs-us-experts-find

#Asthma #Airpollution #Health #Ohio #Pollution #UKnews #USnews #Environment #TheGuardian #GaryFuller

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/24/replacing-gas-stove-can-help-asthmatics-as-much-as-some-drugs-us-experts-find #Asthma #AirPollution #Health #Ohio #Pollution #UkNews #UsNews #Environment

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/24/replacing-gas-stove-can-help-asthmatics-as-much-as-some-drugs-us-experts-find #Asthma #AirPollution #Health #Ohio #Pollution #UkNews #UsNews #Environment

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/24/replacing-gas-stove-can-help-asthmatics-as-much-as-some-drugs-us-experts-find #Asthma #AirPollution #Health #Ohio #Pollution #UkNews #UsNews #Environment

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/24/replacing-gas-stove-can-help-asthmatics-as-much-as-some-drugs-us-experts-find #Asthma #AirPollution #Health #Ohio #Pollution #UkNews #UsNews #Environment

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest. "Children living in the poorest areas across #England are 40% more likely to be admitted to #hospital for #respiratory #infections, an #analysis of #NHSEngland #data shows, with experts raising the alarm on the #impact of #airpollution on young people’s #health."

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest. "Children living in the poorest areas across #England are 40% more likely to be admitted to #hospital for #respiratory #infections, an #analysis of #NHSEngland #data shows, with experts raising the alarm on the #impact of #airpollution on young people’s #health."

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest. "Children living in the poorest areas across #England are 40% more likely to be admitted to #hospital for #respiratory #infections, an #analysis of #NHSEngland #data shows, with experts raising the alarm on the #impact of #airpollution on young people’s #health."

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest. "Children living in the poorest areas across #England are 40% more likely to be admitted to #hospital for #respiratory #infections, an #analysis of #NHSEngland #data shows, with experts raising the alarm on the #impact of #airpollution on young people’s #health."

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest. "Children living in the poorest areas across #England are 40% more likely to be admitted to #hospital for #respiratory #infections, an #analysis of #NHSEngland #data shows, with experts raising the alarm on the #impact of #airpollution on young people’s #health."

Smoke from Canada wildfires crosses into US prompting warnings to stay indoors

Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada has blanketed a swathe of the US from the Great…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #Airpollution #airquality #AU #Australia #canadawildlifes #freemasks #IQAir #minnesotafires #Science #thicksmokeinnewyork #USEnvironmentalProtectionAgency
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/818432/

Smoke from Canada wildfires crosses into US prompting warnings to stay indoors

Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada has blanketed a swathe of the US from the Great…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #Airpollution #airquality #AU #Australia #canadawildlifes #freemasks #IQAir #minnesotafires #Science #thicksmokeinnewyork #USEnvironmentalProtectionAgency
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/818432/

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes
By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent

Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areas

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest

#Childrenshealth #Health #Healthpolicy #Airpollution #Children #Environment #Socialexclusion #Pollution #Inequality #England #Society #Politics #TheGuardian #TobiThomasHealth #inequalitiescorrespondent

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes
By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent

Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areas

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest

#Childrenshealth #Health #Healthpolicy #Airpollution #Children #Environment #Socialexclusion #Pollution #Inequality #England #Society #Politics #TheGuardian #TobiThomasHealth #inequalitiescorrespondent

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest #ChildrensHealth #Health #HealthPolicy #AirPollution #Children #Environment #SocialExclusion #Pollution #Inequality #England #Society #Politics

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest #ChildrensHealth #Health #HealthPolicy #AirPollution #Children #Environment #SocialExclusion #Pollution #Inequality #England #Society #Politics

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest #ChildrensHealth #Health #HealthPolicy #AirPollution #Children #Environment #SocialExclusion #Pollution #Inequality #England #Society #Politics

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest #ChildrensHealth #Health #HealthPolicy #AirPollution #Children #Environment #SocialExclusion #Pollution #Inequality #England #Society #Politics

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/alarm-hospital-lung-admissions-children-england-poorest #ChildrensHealth #Health #HealthPolicy #AirPollution #Children #Environment #SocialExclusion #Pollution #Inequality #England #Society #Politics

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1105707/ Opinion | Nothing Can Prevent the New Wildfires. We Have to Adapt. #AirPollution #Canada #Environment #GlobalWarming #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesPoliticsAndGovernment #Wildfires

Signal Cleveland: How data centers could affect Northeast Ohio’s power grid, water use and air quality. “Debate over Cleveland data center rules have highlighted concerns about power demand, water use and air quality. The answers depends on the facility, but the largest centers can consume enough electricity as hundreds of thousands of homes and millions of gallons of water each day.”