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Ex-Southern Water CEO Charged with Faking Tests to Dodge £45m Fines, but Firm Faces Separate Case

Southern Water's ex-CEO and colleagues face fraud charges for allegedly manipulating wastewater tests to avoid environmental fines, with potential penalties exceeding £45 million.

International Business Times UK

Ex-Southern Water boss to face trial over allegedly manipulating sewage testing

Former CEO Matthew Wright and three other ex-employees named in criminal proceedings by Environment Agency

The Guardian - UK

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets the Midwest and Northeast, Putting 100 Million Americans Under Air Quality Alerts

Canadian wildfire smoke has put 100+ million Americans under air quality alerts across 16–18 states. Here's who faces the highest health risk and what to do to protect yourself.

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Scientists looked 2,000 metres below the ocean and found microplastics in 92% of deep-sea animals, revealing plastic has reached Earth's most remote ecosystems and could threaten marine food webs

Scientists have uncovered plastic pollution in one of Earth's most isolated environments, challenging the long-held belief that the deep ocean remains largely untouched by human activity. Analysing animals living more than 2,000 metres beneath the sea, researchers discovered that 92% contained microplastics, offering some of the clearest evidence yet that…

The Times of India

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada Over 'Filthy' Wildfire Smoke Crossing Into US

Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke affecting US air quality, sparking tension between the two nations. Canadian leaders reject the criticism, citing ongoing firefighting efforts

International Business Times UK

Trump officials kill proposed rules for Pfas-contaminated sewage fertilizer

EPA tosses out scientific research carried out under Biden and says toxic sludge not a significant threat to public

The Guardian - US

Doctor explains why your AC is waking you up at 3 a.m. — and 3 simple ways to fix it

Air conditioning is great if you want to keep your bedroom cool in heatwaves and avoid night sweats, but it can also cause 3 a.m. wake ups — Dr. Dale Christensen explains why

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Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke affecting US cities

President Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada due to wildfire smoke. He accused Ottawa of failing to manage forests and causing unhealthy air. Smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires has spread across many United States states. Republican lawmakers also criticized Canada's response to the recurring smoke. Canadian officials have not…

The Times of India

The Dangerous Air Quality Coming from Canada's Wildfires, and How It Affects the Lungs When Inhaled

The Canadian wildfire smoke has triggered hazardous air quality alerts. We discuss how smoke affects the lungs, who's most at risk, and how to protect yourself.

Medical Daily

Milwaukee's AQI Soared to 644 as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Pushes U.S. Air to Dangerous Levels

Milwaukee's AQI surged to a record 644 as Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed the U.S., creating hazardous air conditions and raising serious health concerns across the region.

Medical Daily

Southern Water fined £7m over sewage pollution in Kent

The company pleaded guilty to 13 offences last April over sewage discharges at Margate and Broadstairs wastewater pumping stations.

Evening Standard

Declared dead in 1969 and once so polluted it caught fire, Toronto's Don River is roaring back: Atlantic salmon and 20 fish species have returned

Once declared dead, Toronto's Don River shows a remarkable ecological comeback. Recent surveys reveal over twenty fish species, including Atlantic salmon, in its restored mouth. Aquatic plants have established habitats, supporting diverse aquatic life and organisms. Years of dedicated restoration efforts by various groups have yielded significant positive results. This…

The Times of India

Hotspots revealed where cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’ pollute Scotland’s waters

SCOTLAND’s environmental regulator has published a new report detailing how dangerous chemicals have been found in waters across Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Pollutionwatch: How harmful ozone builds up near ground in heatwaves

Concentrations of gas were continuously raised in Europe during June hot spell, with potentially deadly effects

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Investigation launched after dozens of fish die in south London lake

Initial findings suggest the likely cause is the ‘prolonged period of exceptionally hot weather’

Bangkok Post

Two thirds of EU faced harmful ozone levels during heatwave: report

PARIS (FRANCE) - Two thirds of the European Union's population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during last month's record-breaking heatwave, according to a report shared with AFP.

The Times of India

California turns to worms and microbes to tackle livestock manure pollution and create eco-friendly fertiliser

California is employing worms and microbes to transform livestock manure into valuable fertilizer. This natural process effectively reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from farms. Specialized microbial communities and composting worms accelerate decomposition, creating nutrient-rich castings. This biological treatment offers a sustainable alternative to traditional manure lagoons. The state's initiative…

The Guardian - US

European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th

Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are the top three in biennial Yale University index in tackling pollution and other issues

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Washington records world’s worst air quality for a city after 850,000 Fourth of July fireworks

Hourly concentrations of particulate matter rose to 6.7 times their pre-fireworks levels, according to an analysis

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows

Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutants

The Guardian - US

Air pollution may cause childhood obesity by disrupting impulse control, study finds

Babies exposed to higher levels of neurotoxin more likely to have difficulty controlling impulses later, research shows

Evening Standard

Lord Lebedev backs landmark Nature’s Rights Bill in Lords debate

Lord Lebedev said the Bill addressed ‘one of the greatest crises of our times’, citing deforestation, habitat loss, and the illegal wildlife trade

France 24

Rescuers search for survivors in Kyiv as massive Russian attack causes air pollution spike

Rescue workers in Kyiv continued the search for survivors one day after widespread Russian strikes, several of which hit residential buildings, killed 30. Meanwhile residents in the capital were urged to stay at home due to a spike in air pollution as a result of fires caused by the attacks.

The Independent UK

LA warehouse fire released so much pollution into the air it surpassed 2025 wildfires that ravaged city

Particulate matter detected by a government agency during the fire has been linked to aggravated asthma and even decreased lung function

The Independent UK

July 4 fireworks on National Mall expected to cause hazardous pollution, Park Service warns: report

Internal National Park Service documents seen by The Washington Post suggest visitors should “avoid prolonged exposure” in unhealthy areas

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