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Stuart Penkett obituary

Atmospheric chemist whose laboratory work helped to identify the causes of acid rain and the hole in the ozone layer

The Guardian - UK

David Osorio obituary

Other lives: Civil engineer who specialised in building coastal defences and underwater pipelines

The Guardian - UK

'Isn't there an actual war': Hindu American Foundation claps back at American politician's outrage against Chhath Puja in Texas

The Hindu American Foundation responded to the major row over a viral clip of Indians observing Chhath Puja in Texas and questioned whether Congressman Brandon Gill had nothing else to worry about apart from milk being poured into water -- at a time when an actual war is going on.

The Times of India

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For months I was waking up exhausted — but these 5 easy sleep hacks now help me spring out of bed with bags of energy

I was tired all the time, but these easy sleep hacks are helping me wake up refreshed, energized and springing out of bed.

Tom’s Guide

Removing 'forever chemicals' from drinking water comes at a cost to French consumers

Since the beginning of this year, testing for 20 PFAS – or "forever chemicals" – has become mandatory in France under a European directive. But detecting and removing micro-pollutants from water is a challenge, and consumers could end up footing the bill.

Radio France Internationale

Cities can improve air quality ‘quite rapidly’ with political will

Air pollution is the leading environmental risk to human health, causing respiratory and cardiovascular disease as well as cancer in millions of people every year. Yet some cities are already managing to cut pollution significantly, new analysis by the environmental network Breathe Cities shows.

Radio France Internationale

‘Smokeless’ fuels produce more ultrafine particles that get embedded in lungs, study shows

The tiny size of the particles means they can become deposited deep in people’s lungs, causing a health risk

The Guardian - UK

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I asked houseplant experts what’s the best air-purifying plant for my home — here’s what they said

Want cleaner air without a purifier? This is the single houseplant every expert suggests.

Tom’s Guide

Thousands in Moldova cut off from water after Russian strike pollutes river

Moldova’s environment ministry declared an environmental state of alert for 15 days

The Independent UK

‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake

Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics

The Guardian - UK

EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

The Independent UK

California Business Leaders Release 'Binational Roadmap' To Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce released a report with what it described as a binational roadmap to tackle the sewage crisis stemming from the polluted Tijuana River.

Latin Times

Who are the key figures in the sewage crisis, and where are they now?

With anger stoked by Channel 4’s drama Dirty Business, we look at what has happened to some of the main players

The Guardian - UK

Change energy use to reduce pollution and protect our health

Letters: Frédéric Godemel and Ruth Brooker respond to the new European Code Against Cancer and its focus on air pollution

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London among global cities achieving 'remarkable reduction' in killer air pollution

A report examined air quality across cities in the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

The Guardian - UK

London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution

Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%

The Guardian - AU

‘Beggars belief’: calls for federal intervention after extension to ‘carbon bomb’ open-cut coalmine approved by Queensland government

Hail Creek is responsible for about 20% of Australia’s coalmine methane, while only producing 1% of the country’s coal

Medical Daily

Indoor Plants, HEPA Air Purifiers, or Open Window Ventilation: Simple Clean Air Tips for Household PM2.5 Reduction

Discover simple clean air tips comparing indoor plants air quality benefits, HEPA air purifiers, and open window ventilation for effective household PM2.5 reduction in everyday homes.

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The Guardian - UK

Testing the waters: can pumping chemicals into the ocean help stop global heating?

To some it was a reckless experiment but scientists hope the dispersal of 65,000 litres of sodium hydroxide into the Gulf of Maine could ease the climate crisis

AAP

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

It's as easy as disengaging a button or key but it's taken a long time to spread the message that idling engines near schools is a danger to children's health.

The Texas Tribune

After years of gains, Republicans in Congress push to roll back chemical regulations

In Texas, environmental activists and experts raise the alarm about the potential impact on public health if the Toxic Substances Control Act is weakened.

The Guardian - UK

Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say

New European Code Against Cancer calls on politicians to phase out use of fossil fuels in homes

The Guardian - UK

Lobbyists send legal threats to councils over anti-wood burner campaigns

At least eight councils receive legal threats alleging flyers criticising wood burners are in breach of advertising codes

The Guardian - UK

Ferries emit ‘more sulphur pollution than cars’ in several EU capitals

Dublin, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tallinn among port cities more choked by sulphur oxides from ferries, analysis shows

The Independent UK

Scientists find ‘dramatic change’ in ant nests due to air pollution

Ants recognise nestmates by comparing their smell to their colony’s odour

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