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Prozac in waterways is changing how fish behave, research finds

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2024

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…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2024

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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 · Aug 24, 2024

‘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 · Aug 24, 2024

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 · Aug 24, 2024

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 · Aug 23, 2024

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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 · Aug 23, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024

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

Latin Times · Aug 22, 2024

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 National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2024

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 Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024

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 Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024

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The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

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 · Aug 20, 2024

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 · Aug 20, 2024

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 · Aug 15, 2024

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…

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024

Watchdog investigates ‘unacceptable’ cyanide spill in Walsall canal

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

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2024

Cyanide spilling into West Midlands canal sees 'major incident' declared as dead fish spotted

People are being warned to stay away from the canal for fear of serious health risks

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024

In Colombia, Hungry Beetle Larvae Combat Trash Buildup

In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon in an innovative project to combat the ever-growing problem of trash buildup.

Space · Aug 12, 2024

NASA satellite data adds key pollutant to national environmental justice database

Satellite data has helped scientists to begin tracking a key air pollutant previously absent from a national database, marking a crucial step forward in monitoring differences in air quality across the U.S. and identifying groups whose health is unfairly affected.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

British energy giant reports violating toxic pollutant limits at Louisiana wood pellet facilities

British energy firm Drax Global, already facing scrutiny for violating environmental regulations, disclosed this year that its Louisiana wood pellet production facilities emit hazardous air pollutants above permitted limits

The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2024

US air force avoids PFAS water cleanup, citing supreme court’s Chevron ruling

EPA says Tucson’s drinking water is contaminated but air force claims agency lacks authority to order cleanup

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