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Ministers failed to regulate dangerous sewage fertiliser, says green charity

A GREEN charity has accused ministers of failing to regulate the use of a potentially dangerous sewage fertiliser seven years after a Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Particulate pollution increasing in Rajasthan’s cities, says CSE report

On several days in a year, ground-level ozone has started to exceed the eight-hour average standard in all the non-attainment cities, with Jaipur being the most affected

The Hindu

Most garden plants will bounce back from exposure to smoke and ash. How to care for them

Smoke from wildfires that has polluted the air across swaths of the Eastern United States and frequently impacts the West could affect garden plants if the exposure is prolonged

The Independent UK

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Threat of air pollution, climate change

In some parts of the world, air pollution is called an "invisible killer" because it cannot be seen in the atmosphere but greatly impacts human health. Unfortunately, levels of air pollution in Thailand are often so far in excess of World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to protect health that the…

Bangkok Post

Wildfire smoke FAQ: What’s happening with air quality right now and why? What are the risks? How do I protect myself short-term? What about long-term protection? Is this the ‘new normal?’

With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here are answers to some key questions about the ongoing air quality problems.

The Conversation

Shopping for an air purifier? Here are our top 3 buys to beat air pollution

If you need an air purifier for your home, check out our top picks that will beat air pollution and help you breathe easier.

Tom’s Guide

For many cities around the world, bad air an inescapable part of life

Thick, smoky air from Canadian wildfires made for days of misery in New York City and across the U.S. Northeast this week

The Independent UK

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Anger over sewage sees people refusing to pay their water bills

'They're all rubbing their hands together while we're swimming in sh*t'

Nottingham Post

People are refusing to pay their water bills in anger over sewage

'They're all rubbing their hands together while we're swimming in sh*t'

Wales Online

Controversial Matagorda Bay Ship Channel Grows Closer to Reality

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans on dredging a superfund site to complete the projected expansion of a massive terminal for oil tankers.

Texas Observer

How to protect pets from wildfire smoke amid air quality alert

Wildfire smoke may pose an even greater risk to our beloved pets

The Independent UK

High levels of drugs found in sea off south England coast

Study says marine life being harmed by prescription and recreational drugs in wastewater

The Guardian - UK

Cocktail of more than 50 chemicals found in seawater off the south coast

The 'soup' found in water samples and animals includes illegal drugs, prescription drugs and pesticides

Wales Online

EPA begins free rainwater testing near Cadia goldmine

The testing program will be offered to anyone living near the mine on tank water as part of a broader monitoring program

The Guardian - AU

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Surviving the smoke-pocalypse 101: Californians offer advice to New Yorkers

Orange smoky skies might be a new phenomenon for those on the east coast, but for the American west, it’s just the average summer

Bangkok Post

Oceans need collaborative effort

As we mark the World Ocean Day 2023 this week, we should take a moment to consider the work that still needs to be done. From marine pollution and climate change to unsustainable practices and declining populations of endangered species, the challenges we face are immense. In the Arafura and…

Axios

More than 60 million Americans exposed to hazardous levels of wildfire smoke, a new record

Numerous cities set record high air quality index readings amid an extraordinary event still underway.

The Independent UK

How safe is the air? Here's how to check and what the numbers mean

The government is keeping tabs on air quality with a color-coded index as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts south

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The Guardian - US

New York’s essential workers bear the brunt of poor air quality from wildfires

Delivery app workers – excluded from most worker protections – slog through dangerous conditions to keep paying their bills

The Hindu

HC displeased with let down in drive against plastics in the Nilgiris; orders immediate crack down on shops, tourists

The Madras High Court expressed displeasure over the let down in the drive against plastics in the Nilgiris district especially during the summer tourist season and directed the district administration to crack down on shops selling one-time use plastic water bottles as well as tourists carrying such bottles to the…

The Guardian - US

Air pollution in US from wildfire smoke is worst in recent recorded history

Exclusive: rapid analysis of extreme event by Stanford University shows worst day of exposure to such pollution since 2006

Daily Mirror

Advice for Brits with New York holidays booked as city covered in 'apocalyptic' smog

Canada wildfires have caused a New York smog as residents are being urged to stay indoors - we look at your rights if you have flights and holidays to New York City booked

Al Jazeera

Wildfires in Canada, US: How to stay safe if you are affected

Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the US East Coast and Midwest triggering air quality alerts.

Tom’s Guide

How to check air quality on Google Maps

Got concerns about how dirty the local air is? Here's how to check air quality with Google Maps.

France 24

World warming at record 0.2C per decade, top scientists warn

Record-high greenhouse gas emissions and diminishing air pollution have caused an unparalleled acceleration in global warming, 50 top scientists warned Thursday in a sweeping climate science update.

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