Sunderland living walls helping tackle pollution and constructed with over 50,000 plants unveiled The walls span 6,000 sq ft and sprawl across the soon to open Farringdon Row multi-storey car park Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2023
Country diary: I swim on behalf of the life in this river Grassington, Yorkshire Dales: The water is dark and choppy, and still carries the bright bite of snow The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023
Smog lingers across North Hazardous levels of the ultra-fine PM2.5 dust were once again reported across the North and upper Northeast on Monday. Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023
Newry Canal oil spill source must be found, councillor says "The waters will need to be tested and a clean up operation done immediately." Belfast Live · Mar 27, 2023
Labor climate safeguard scheme gets the green light Labor has struck a deal with the Greens to pass the safeguard mechanism changes, with the bill set to go to the Senate as early as Tuesday. AAP · Mar 27, 2023
Poole harbour oil spill has potential to cause substantive damage Area supports an abundance of species, from rare and endangered birds to seagrass meadows The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023
It’s not perfect, but the Labor-Greens climate deal should limit emissions and fossil fuels. That matters The agreement delivers important changes to the safeguard mechanism. But there is still a lot of work to do The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023
Air pollution chokes Thailand as campaigners call for stricter laws Chiang Mai listed as worst in the world for air quality in survey of 100 cities as pollution worsens during cooler months The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023
Major incident declared after 200-barrel fluid leak in UK harbour with 'do not swim' warning A major incident has been declared at Poole Harbour, in Dorset, after around 200 barrels of reservoir fluid leaked into the water from a pipeline Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2023
Study finds how road noise linked with high blood pressure If you reside close to a busy road, you may feel as though the constant noise of the motors, honking of the horns, and wailing of the sirens raises your blood pressure. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 26, 2023
MPs across party lines join hands to clean air GURGAON: Taking note of the poor air quality in various parts of the country and its impacts on human health, a Compendium on Air Pollution was released and a Charter of Demands was deliberated upon by the MPs at a two-day Clean Air workshop for the Members of Parliament (MPs)… The Times of India · Mar 26, 2023
Toxic dust blankets North Northern provinces, especially Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, were blanketed by unsafe levels of the carcinogenic PM2.5 on Sunday, according to the Health Department. Bangkok Post · Mar 26, 2023
PM2.5 woe for asthma sufferers PM2.5 dust pollution can worsen the severity of symptoms suffered by people with asthma, doctors have warned. Bangkok Post · Mar 26, 2023
Mrs Hinch fan reveals 60p trick to get your toilet brush sparkling new Instead of throwing your toilet brush away when it stars to show signs of dirt and wear, Hinchers have suggested a 60p trick to have it looking and smelling factory fresh. Chronicle Live · Mar 25, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Nearly half of commuters avoid public transport over hygiene and cleanliness fears 46 per cent of adults polled confessed to taking a longer or more costly commute in favour of it being a less crowded and more hygienic route
ABC News · Mar 24, 2023 This factory fire clean-up prevented 20 tonnes of microplastics from washing into the sea As fire crews battled a major blaze at a factory in Melbourne's south-east, authorities had to act quickly to prevent resulting plastic contamination from wreaking havoc on the city's waterways.
Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2023 Asda supermarket slammed over noise issues from ventilation system by residents One man said he and his neighbours didn't trust the company
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 A quarter of particle pollution in UK cities come from farms, study warns Inefficient use of nitrogen-based fertilisers lead to ammonia being released, creating harmful particles that can traverse through the air and into our lungs, says scientist
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2023 Plastic fibres stunt growth in mussels by more than a third – here's why this is a concern Plastic pollution poses a threat to marine wildlife. The plastic bags, bottles and straws that we see strewn across beaches have long been identified as a danger. But tiny fragments of plastic – called microplastics – that are less than 5mm in size are also a major source.
Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023 Dramatic drop in air pollution in West Lothian town Air quality monitoring in Broxburn will now end
The New Daily · Mar 24, 2023 Cuts to international flights as Dutch are ‘over-tourism’ The Dutch government will reduce international flights out of Schiphol for the sake of the environment and people living near the airport.
Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023 All the UK places with clean air and low emission zones, and what the rules say If you drive into any of these locations you may have to pay, and more zones are planned across the country
Reuters · Mar 24, 2023 Toxic mining waste threatens health near North Macedonia school The heavy odour gives a hint of the tonnes of toxic waste including arsenic oxide left at a landfill site near where 400 children learn and play at a school in North Macedonia.
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023 Camp Lejeune health claims are mired despite law allowing suits As claims and lawsuits pile up against the government related to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, the number of grievous health outcomes tied to exposure to those toxic chemicals at the Marine Corps base in North Carolina is also rising.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Drivers urged to check if they face £12.50 pollution fee as ULEZ expands Unltra-low emission zone - Ulez - is set to expand across the whole capital affecting 700,000 drivers