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Why are volunteerism rates uneven? Florida, Wyoming explain

The share of Americans who volunteer their time to help charities build houses, serve food, do environmental cleanup, and much else has been on the decline nationwide but nowhere as sharply as in Florida, where only 16% of residents donate their free hours to local organizations, according to the latest…

The Independent UK

Environmental message as plastic bottle survives for decade after being dropped in ocean off Portland

A message left in this plastic bottle revealed the packaging had stayed intact after a decade at sea, but it could have lasted 450 years.

ABC News

EU faces legal action after including gas and nuclear in ‘green’ investments guide

European Commission accused of acting unlawfully in two separate cases bought by environment groups

The Guardian - UK

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NT government to consider independent air monitoring on Groote Eylandt amid manganese mine dust concerns

After years of community concern about dust levels from the world's biggest manganese mine on Groote Eylandt, the NT Environment Department says it is now willing to install a monitoring station.

ABC News

Environment groups sue EU over green label for gas, nuclear

Environmental groups have started legal action against the European Union’s executive branch in a bid to block a move to include natural gas and nuclear power generation on a list of sustainable activities

The Independent UK

Mexican Cotton Farmers Struggle Over Genetically Modified Seed Rules

Spurred by environmental and health concerns, Mexico has stopped approving modified cotton seeds which depend on the pesticide glyphosate.

Texas Observer

Environmental advocates lodge ACCC complaint over 'ocean plastic' products

More consumer products are claiming to be made from recycled ocean or ocean-bound plastics, but green groups say the claims are difficult to prove and may be misleading consumers.

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Council BANS Tough Mudder event from popular London park after 'destroying' field

Mike Hakata, Deputy Leader of Haringey Council and Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment and Transport said he was "upset" to see the extent of damage to the park

Daily Mirror

LOCALIZE IT: Earth Day is chance for environmental check-in

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The Independent UK

To protect our health and environment, limit use of toxic ‘forever chemical’ PFAS

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are everywhere, including in some of our drinking water and in cosmetics, and 97% of people carry PFAS in their blood. Illinois legislators are working on proposals to limit PFAS use.

Chicago Sun-Times

Susanna Reid not impressed with 'joke' Brecon Beacons name change on Good Morning Britain

She doesn't think the name is a threat to the environment

Wales Online

'Black water' and dead fish spotted after 'toxic spill' in river

The Environment Agency has examined the scene and is investigating

Wales Online

If you buy it, why can't you fix it? Here's why we still don't have the 'right to repair'

When you buy a product, you expect to be able to repair it. The problem is, many modern products are designed so that you can’t fix them. Vital parts are inaccessible. Or you have to go through the manufacturer, which may well just give you a new one. The end…

The Conversation

Scientist pokes holes in water data

Mike Joy says two statistical methods used in a freshwater report are flawed

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Radio France Internationale

G7 nations pledge ambitious goals for fossil fuel exit, plastic pollution

The countries of the G7 group pledged on Sunday to "accelerate" their "exit" from fossil fuels in all sectors, but without setting a new deadline, and decided to jointly target zero new plastic pollution by 2040.

The Conversation

To change for the better, Canadian sport needs leadership from the bottom up

Canadian sport has been rocked by a series of scandals in recent years. National sporting bodies that govern bobsleigh and skeleton, alpine skiing, water polo, boxing, gymnastics, artistic swimming, soccer, hockey, rugby and rowing have all faced major criticism for abuse, neglect and discrimination.

The National (Scotland)

Billionaire behind golf course plans donated to groups challenging science on climate

A BILLIONAIRE bidding to build an “environmentally friendly” Highland golf course on protected sand dunes has been branded a “Trumpian climate…

Liverpool Echo

More than 147 days' worth of raw sewage dumped in Merseyside water last year

Labour analysis finds raw sewage was discharged for 3547 hours - the equivalent of a continuous flow running for almost five months

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Factbox-Key excerpts from G7 statement on energy and climate change

The Group of Seven rich nations on Sunday set big new targets for solar power and offshore wind capacity, agreeing to speed up renewable energy development and move toward a quicker phase-out of fossil fuels.

Asharq Al-Awsat

G7 Ministers Agree to Speed up Renewable Energy Development

The Group of Seven rich nations have agreed to speed up the development of renewable energy and called for reduced natural gas consumption as they aim to ramp up the phasing out of fossil fuels, the group said in a communique on Sunday. While members recognized the need to reduce…

The New Daily

G7 nations formally declare their intention to speed transition to renewables

Energy and environment ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations have formally vowed to speed the shift to renewables

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Environment, energy talks kick off in Sapporo

SAPPORO -- The G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment kicked off in Sapporo on Saturday.

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Expert's guide to how often you should clean your home room by room

Your kitchen is in use for around 2.5 hours every day so should be cleaned every day with regular deep cleans, the survey found

Radio France Internationale

COP28 head urges rich nations to prioritise climate finance for Global South

The president of the COP28 climate talks, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, called for "available, accessible and affordable" finance for the developing economies most vulnerable to the destructive impacts of global warming. He was addressing G7 environment ministers gathered for talks in Japan.

Asharq Al-Awsat

G7 Ministers Agree to Cut Gas Consumption and Speed-up Renewable Energy

The Group of Seven rich nations have agreed to call for reducing gas consumption and increasing electricity from renewable sources while phasing out fossil-fuels faster and building no new coal-fired plants, France's energy transition minister said on Saturday. G7 environment and energy ministers, however, could not agree on a specific…

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