In a landmark ruling, a French court found the government failed to adequately tackle air pollution around Paris. The decision came in response to a lawsuit by a woman and her teenage daughter who experienced respiratory illnesses believed to be linked to high levels of pollution in the Parisian suburb where they live. Environmentalists hailed the ruling as a crucial precedent. The group Ecology Without Borders said, in response, “Today victims of pollution, like victims of pesticide, should not be afraid to go to court to defend their health.”
Lahore Appraisement foils bid to smuggle goods, items worth Rs1.36b
LAHORE: The Collector of Customs Appraisement West Zahra Haider has foiled a bid to smuggle goods and articles worth Rs1.36...