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UK waters are too polluted to swim in – but European countries offer answers

Almost all of the UK’s waterways are polluted. In 2022, a House of Commons Committee report on the state of UK rivers concluded that no river in England was free from chemical contamination. Only 14% of UK rivers had a “good” ecological status.

The Conversation

Elisabeth Kopp, first woman in Swiss Cabinet, dies at 86

The Swiss federal chancellery says that Elisabeth Kopp, an advocate of equal rights and the environment who was the first woman elected to Switzerland’s seven-member executive branch, has died

The Independent UK

Arrest of Jack Teixeira: Why gaming communities are so prone to leaks

A Washington Post interview with a friend of Jack Teixeira, the 21-year-old US Air National Guardsman suspected of leaking a trove of highly sensitive documents, has brought to light the nature of their group on Discord, a online messaging platform. It's far from the first time a gaming forum has…

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Europe successfully launches JUICE mission to study Jupiter's icy moons

JUICE, Europe's first-ever Jupiter mission, launched Friday morning (April 14) on an ambitious quest to unlock the secrets of the giant planet's icy ocean moons.

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Is electric the future of barbecue grilling? Whether we like it or not, that may be the case...

Is it time for us al fresco fans to start embracing the power of electricity?

Planning Inspectorate says developer should get chance to argue case for controversial £750m rail freight hub

MPs, residents and local councils have objected to the plans which they say will have a huge impact on the local environment

Birmingham Post

How a Supreme Court case could decide the future of Canadian climate policy

On the heels of the latest United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report declaring a “rapidly closing window of opportunity” to secure a liveable future, the Supreme Court of Canada recently heard a case that could decide the future of Canadian climate policy.

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Wooded grasslands flourished in Africa 21 million years ago – new research forces a rethink of ape evolution

Human evolution is tightly connected to the environment and landscape of Africa, where our ancestors first emerged.

The Conversation

I’m A Celebrity All Stars: Line-up and start date announced for South Africa series

The challenges are said to be ‘bigger and tougher’ and the environment ‘harsher and more unforgiving’

Evening Standard

EPA awards $177 million to environmental justice groups

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to announce Thursday that it’s investing $177 million to create 17 technical assistance centers around the country to help environmental justice organizations successfully apply for federal funds

The Independent UK

How recognising cultural practices in environmental regulation can help protect natural resources like sandalwood — podcast

Conserving or protecting natural resources, like landscapes or products, can involve limiting people’s access or use. When natural resources are connected to cultural, religious or spiritual practices, conservation needs to consider both biological and cultural diversity.

The Conversation

Microplastics: 77% more found in River Thames during lockdown may be due to discarded face masks and PPE – research shows

At a first glance the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to have a positive impact on the environment, with significant decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, and transport-related noise, air and light pollution.

The Conversation

Johnstone youngsters upping their green credentials in eco flag bid

Children at Gleniffer Nursery have been taking part in litter picks, reusing and recycling and reducing their carbon emissions.

Daily Record

Editorial: Planned pardon in fatal shooting is the GOP's latest retreat from law and order

Apparently, it’s open season on Black Lives Matter protesters in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott didn’t even bother waiting for the sentencing of a man convicted of shooting and killing a protester supporting the movement before announcing he plans to pardon the shooter. Never mind that a jury has unanimously determined…

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Revealed: More than 3,000 ‘monster’ sewage dumps into waterways last year

Government and water companies urged to ‘get a grip’ as high-frequency spills soar by 63%

Daily Record

New ophthalmology unit opens at Mountainhall Treatment Centre in Dumfries

The spacious unit comprises modern consulting rooms, bright and relaxing waiting areas for patients, and for staff an improved clinical working environment, and dedicated change and rest areas

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway leads the way in campaign to remove rubbish from the environment

Hundreds of volunteers have signed up to fill mountains of bin bags with waste from the streets and countryside

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5 bath towel colors to avoid – experts urge you to steer clear of these shades, and what to pick instead

Choosing the right bath towel color is crucial in creating the desired environment in your bathroom

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The Independent UK

More than 3,000 storm overflows regularly dumped sewage into waterways last year

There was a sharp rise in water firms’ overflows classed as having a ‘high spill frequency’ in England in 2022, according to Lib Dem analysis.

The Independent UK

Dairy ‘helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most harsh environments’

The data suggests dairy products were consumed by individuals of all ages across diverse populations.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the world economy: another bleak era beckons

Editorial: The 2010s were a wasted decade for economies and the environment. The 20s have all the makings of a second

Daily Record

Plans speeding ahead to give Livi Skatepark historic status

Historic Environment Scotland wants to hear from locals about what the world-famous venue means to them

The Conversation

Robots are everywhere – improving how they communicate with people could advance human-robot collaboration

Robots are machines that can sense the environment and use that information to perform an action. You can find them nearly everywhere in industrialized societies today. There are household robots that vacuum floors and warehouse robots that pack and ship goods. Lab robots test hundreds of clinical samples a day.…

ABC News

Court throws out Bob Brown Foundation challenge to MMG mine lease

An environmental group has lost its latest court battle with a mining company that's planning to build a controversial new tailings dam in Tasmania's west.

Los Angeles Times

Discovery of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in LA wastewater sparks worry

LOS ANGELES — Bacteria that are resistant to colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, have for the first time been detected in Los Angeles County wastewater, suggesting that the germs are circulating more widely in the community than previously thought, according to researchers at the University of Southern California.

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