Air strikes in Iran lead to significant pollution issues in Tehran, raising health concerns for nearly 10 million residents
As the air strikes in Iran continue, recent military actions have resulted in significant pollution issues for the capital, Tehran. These strikes, part of an ongoing US-Israeli campaign that initiated on February 28, have reportedly targeted multiple oil facilities, with satellite imagery revealing smoke plumes affecting the city. As of March 10, experts have warned that the resulting pollution could be classified as "unprecedented," leading to substantial health concerns for the nearly 10 million residents of Tehran and its surrounding environments. Reports indicate that at least four oil facilities have been struck since the start of hostilities, severely impacting air... [Continue Reading]
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month. [Continue Reading]
Five confirmed dead after waste avalanche at Indonesia's largest landfill due to heavy rainfall
In a tragic incident at Indonesia’s largest landfill, five people have been confirmed dead following a significant avalanche of waste triggered by heavy rainfall. The collapse occurred at the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Treatment Facility in Bekasi, located just outside the capital city of Jakarta. Rescuers were deployed late Sunday and continued their search operations on Monday, highlighting the severe consequences of extreme weather and the challenges posed by unstable waste heaps. According to reports, the fatalities include two garbage truck drivers and two food stall sellers who were near the site at the time of the disaster. Additionally, four individuals... [Continue Reading]
Israeli military intensifies airstrikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, causing environmental concerns in Tehran
The Israeli military has intensified its airstrikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, leading to significant environmental consequences in Tehran. Residents reported waking up to an unusual darkness on Sunday morning, attributed to immense plumes of black smoke rising from burning oil depots hit by the strikes. The situation has prompted Iranian officials to advise citizens to remain indoors to avoid exposure to the environmental fallout. Tehran was engulfed in darkness as the thick smoke from the burning fuel facilities obscured sunlight, creating an unsettling atmosphere across the city. By 10:30 AM local time (0700 GMT), residents were still relying on car... [Continue Reading]
How Trump’s EPA rollbacks give US states new tools in climate suits
Vermont and New York face high stakes to protect climate superfund laws as it faces attacks from Trump’s DoJSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxBy rolling back a bedrock climate legal determination, the Trump administration has undercut its attacks on a groundbreaking state climate accountability law, green groups have argued in court.Trump’s justice department has asked a judge to kill a first-of-its-kind 2024 Vermont “climate superfund” policy requiring major polluters to pay for damages caused by their past planet-heating pollution, partly on the grounds that that federal law, not state law, governs... [Continue Reading]
