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Revealing number of Bristol Clean Air Zone fines would be ‘too confusing’ says council

It says the figures would be 'too confusing' at this stage, almost six months on

Bristol Post · May 17, 2023

Operators express hope post-election

Chiang Mai and Phuket tourism operators hope the new government led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) can solve the PM2.5 dust crisis, work to decentralise power, and allocate budget for regional development and restoring tourism competitiveness.

Bangkok Post · May 16, 2023

No time to waste in cutting plastic pollution, UN warns ahead of treaty talks

A roadmap for slashing the plastic pollution ravaging the world’s oceans and ecosystems was on Tuesday put forward by UN experts – who say the coming years will be instrumental in curbing millions of metric tonnes of waste and creating a circular economy.

Radio France Internationale · May 16, 2023

EPA finally wakes up with stiff new climate rules: ‘They’ve hit full throttle’

A slew of anti-pollution, from toxic water to planet-heating emissions has been issued by an agency belatedly flexing its muscles

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2023

The problem with improved cooking stoves

Improved cookstoves have shown to be more harmful to humans than conventional cookstoves due to the excessive presence of ultrafine air pollution particles

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

Sewage frequently dumped on environmentally protected Scots sites last year

The Scottish Government is under pressure to tackle the crisis as 7.6million cubic metres of filth released at parks, beaches and waters of special significance.

Daily Record · May 15, 2023

Newcastle Clean Air Zone July date confirmed for start of £12.50 daily tolls for vans

The next phase of the Clean Air Zone will see vans and LGVs charged to enter Newcastle city centre if they do not comply with national emissions standards

Chronicle Live · May 15, 2023

Keir Starmer: Ulez expansion needed to curb lung cancer

But Mayor of London Sadiq Khan hit by backlash in the suburbs over extending the scheme

Evening Standard · May 15, 2023

'Beautiful' UK river declared 'ecologically dead' after sewage spillages

The River Lim, in Lyme Regis, was once a booming wildlife haven for countless species but has now been declared 'ecologically dead' with locals saying sewage leaks are responsible

Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023

Study reveals traffic-related air pollution affects brain function

According to a study from the University of California, Irvine, exposure to traffic-related air pollution causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and the activation of brain pathways linked to the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 14, 2023