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South Asia Air Pollution Fell In 2022, But Remains Major Killer: Report

A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution, with favourable weather a likely factor, a new report said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Carbon credit scheme to be more transparent

The federal government has agreed to multiple recommendations to improve the carbon credit scheme, following a review from the Climate Change Authority.

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NGT Directs Delhi CS to determine on illegal groundwater extraction

NGT has directed the Chief Secretary of Delhi to determine which authority is responsible for regulating illegal groundwater extraction. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Prozac entering waterways is changing how fish behave and reproduce, study says

Prolonged exposure may change fish’s ability to adapt to environmental challenges and threaten their survival

The Independent UK

Fish on Prozac: chemical residues in wastewater mess with bodies, behaviour and sperm

Antidepressants have helped millions of people worldwide since the 1950s. But have you ever wondered what happens to these drugs once they leave our bodies?

The Conversation

Prozac in waterways is changing how fish behave, research finds

Australian study of guppies shows that pharmaceutical pollution could threaten species’ long-term survival

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Toxic gas cloud passes over the UK after huge Icelandic volcano eruption

The gas can potentially leave people with sore throats and eyes or flu-like symptoms

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Danger of pollution from Scottish factory after company wins court battle

TOXIC lead pollution from a chipboard factory near Stirling could increase sharply after its operators won a five-year legal battle, the Scottish…

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Pacific nations aren’t asking for favours. They just want Australia to meet the moment on climate justice

Australia must urgently halt new fossil fuel projects and scale up investment in renewable energies such as solar and wind

The Guardian - AU

‘It could be months or years’: Walsall canal faces long road back to health after chemical spill

Charity is considering removing some of the water and there is also concern over the sediment on the canal floor

The Guardian - UK

Experts Meet As Final Global Plastic Treaty Talks Near

With months until crunch talks on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution, experts are meeting in Bangkok to discuss financing options and problematic plastics.

International Business Times

Tijuana River sewage crisis: $400 million awarded to refurbish wastewater treatment plant

The raw sewage flowing to San Diego has caused a public health crisis, with residents reporting increased related illnesses

Latin Times

Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

A new way to visualise air quality dating back to 1850 may force governments to take action, scientists say

The Guardian - UK

Water campaigners are right about enforcement. Labour’s plans are still too vague

Without regulatory reforms and proper funding, the country will lack a muscular enforcer to strike fear among polluters

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Chevron's move to Houston raises alarms over air pollution impact on Latino communities

The move from California to Houston has caused concern among environmental advocates

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Ministers consider charge for single-use cups in litter reduction plans

SINGLE-USE cups may incur a 25p charge in future under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

South West Water faces court threat over sewage spill at Exmouth Beach in Devon

South West Water taken to court for spilling sewage at Exmouth beach

The Guardian - UK

Privatised water firms are imperilling our health and poisoning our rivers. Act now: flood the streets with rage

It is time to say this privatisation zealotry has been a disaster. March with us and let ministers know – enough is enough, says campaigner Feargal Sharkey

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Environment Agency considering legal action after sewage spill at Devon beach

South West Water could face prosecution after sewer burst at nearby treatment plant

The Independent UK

England’s National Park rivers are contaminated with medication including antidepressants and antibiotics

Pharmaceutical pollution was found in river water at 52 locations

The Guardian - UK

Sewage-spilling English water firms could be denied ‘top marks’ in rankings

Exclusive: Regulator plans tighter rules to stop polluters from using four-star rating to justify high CEO pay

The Independent UK

Groups say they're shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok

Experts meet in Bangkok this week to advance what would be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic pollution

The Conversation

Nigeria’s Niger delta biohazards – high radioactive levels detected in new study

The Niger Delta, in southern Nigeria, is one of the most significant oil-producing regions in the world. It spans over 70,000 square kilometres and is also an area of great biodiversity, including mangroves, swamps and rainforests. However, the region has been plagued by severe environmental pollution for decades, primarily due…

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog investigates ‘unacceptable’ cyanide spill in Walsall canal

Waterways trust boss calls incident ‘infuriating’ as Environment Agency investigates metal finishing firm

The Conversation

Air pollution in South Africa: affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real time

Air quality has become one of the most important public health issues in Africa. Poor air quality kills more people globally every year than HIV, TB and malaria combined. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Air pollution makes people less productive because they get headaches and feel tired.

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