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Push to repeal California anti-oil law inches closer to goal

A California law that prohibits new oil and gas wells from being drilled near homes, schools and hospitals could face a referendum in the 2024 election

The Independent UK

Wood burning stoves and the harm done by inflating the risk of nuclear power

Letters: Anton van der Merwe on the relative risks of coal-fired power stations and nuclear ones, and Alan Robertshaw on the local fuel used in his stove

The Guardian - UK

Single use plastics like polystyrene cups 'to be banned' in crackdown on waste

Environment secretary Thérèse Coffey is said to be preparing to announce plans to phase out items like plastic takeaway utensils in the coming weeks

Daily Mirror

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San Diego, L.A. ban plastic foam

San Diego and Los Angeles join hundreds of municipalities nationwide that are phasing out polystyrene

Salon

Minnesota tries new technologies to remove 'forever chemicals' from water

The bright blue shipping container stood out in the snow-covered landscape of Tablyn Park in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Inside, contractors calibrated a machine that state officials hope could help solve a decades-long pollution problem in the east metro area.

Tribune News Service

Toxic air: MPs start battle to persuade Government to adopt ‘Ella’s Law’

MPs have launched a Commons campaign to persuade the Government to back “Ella’s Law” to tackle toxic air in London and other parts of Britain.

Evening Standard

Jacob Rees-Mogg slammed by campaign group over claims MP voted 'in support of raw sewage'

A plaque was installed by the new campaign group 'commemorating' his voting history on environmental issues

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Can jaggery help clean our lungs?

Jaggery is seen as a wonder food, a healthier alternative to sugar and the base element for several Indian delicacies. It is preferred over refined sugar on several occasions. But does it have a role in lung cleansing?

The Times of India

Single-use plastic cutlery could soon be banned in England

The proposals follow similar initiatives introduced by the Scottish and Welsh governments

Wales Online

How To Prevent the Next Water Crisis

Amid droughts, climate change and development, Todd Votteler has ideas for how Texas can prevent future conflict over resources.

Texas Observer

Warning issued to folks with lung or heart disease following second air pollution spike

"During periods of High Pollution the symptoms of people with lung or heart disease may worsen"

Belfast Live

Are you heading to Florida’s Gulf Coast? Beware of red tide affecting several spots

A bloom of the toxic algae known as red tide continued to plague parts of Southwest Florida’s coastline over the past week with fish kills and respiratory irritation.

Miami Herald

How can men help fight skin damage due to pollution

Amidst this fast-paced style of living combined with increased exposure to heat and pollution, self-care and grooming is steadily gaining significance amongst men. With air pollution levels worsening daily, the unhealthy air affects our health and takes a massive toll on our skin in various ways.

The Times of India

Third Newcastle school to ban cars outside its gates at pick-up and drop-off times

Chillingham Road Primary will become the latest place to try and stop parents driving to pick up their kids

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Sewage floods family's garden after developer's drains overflow

Daryl Murray and his partner Lisa contacted developers Bellway Homes several times after returning home from holiday to find their garden in a state and a 'foul smell' in their house

Belfast Live

Cost of living: Childline calls in Northern Ireland up 40% as children worry about rising costs

Despite these increases, the charity is seeing a drop in volunteers across Northern Ireland

The Times of India

Rajasthan: As places become too loud, district collectors told to take proper action

JAIPUR: Loud noises at public places breached prescribed limits set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in more than 95% places, sans industrial zones, across the state from January 1 to November 2022.

The Independent UK

Pennsylvania lifts ban on gas production in polluted village

One of Pennsylvania’s largest drillers will be allowed to extract natural gas from underneath a rural Pennsylvania community where it has been banned for a dozen years because of accusations it polluted the water supply

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Belfast Live

Cost of Living: Residents warned on fuel use as NI town hits highest level of air pollution

The local authority issued advice to those in the area to only use ‘smokeless’ fuels

Al Jazeera

Why does India still use and trade asbestos?

Russia is among the nations that supply India with asbestos, a substance banned in several countries.

Daily Mirror

Now's the time for Ella's law to stop children choking on killer air and toxic fumes

Air pollution kills more than four million a year across the globe and around 99% of the world’s population live in areas failing to meet WHO guidelines for air pollution

Dynamite News

Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' At 337 AQI

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor category' with AQI recorded at 337.

Daily Record

Water is a source of Scottish pride - don't let that source get polluted

Scots are rightly concerned about the recurring problem of sewage and chemical pollution in our water.

Daily Record

Sewage pollution in Scottish waters named among top eco concerns in poll

EXCLUSIVE: A Survation poll shared with the Record highlights Scots' concerns after raw human waste was dumped in rivers and seas 10,000 times last year.

Tribune News Service

EPA says no drinking water was contaminated by Keystone Pipeline oil spill in Kansas

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday said no drinking water was contaminated after a Keystone Pipeline oil spill in northern Kansas.

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