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Lightfoot, feds in talks over environmental racism probe

The move heads off a potential battle with federal housing officials who are calling for a change of zoning and land-use practices that they say put polluters in Chicago’s communities of color.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chuck Swirsky tells his story — and many others — in his book, ‘Always a Pleasure’

“I wanted a foundation so people could understand my background,” the Bulls’ radio voice said. “It opened the door for people to realize how valuable sports is to someone placed in an environment that’s challenging.”

Chicago Sun-Times

UK farmers sign letter to MPs attacking plans to scrap environmental subsidies

Elms – seen by some as one of few promising Brexit dividends – has been put under review

The Guardian - UK

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Where the environment is on the ballot

This November, voters in just two states will decide on environmental issues. But there's a lot at stake

Salon

Irish Water has no action plan as half of our water is not treated to EU standards

Ireland was also found to be well below the average EU standard of 90% compliance

Irish Mirror

‘I’m shedding tears of rage!’ How the Tories’ ‘war on nature’ outraged everyone from the RSPB to farmers

Liz Truss’s ministers seem determined to rip up environmental protections. But they’re facing resistance from an extraordinary alliance of wildlife charities and green-minded Conservatives

The Guardian - UK

India’s Congress Elects First Non-Gandhi Chief in 24 Years

India's opposition Congress party declared veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge its new chief on Wednesday, the first person from outside the influential Nehru-Gandhi family to hold the beleaguered party's presidency in 24 years. Kharge, 80, was elected by members to replace Sonia Gandhi as president of the once-mighty party that helped…

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BOMs disaster rebrand backflip

"The community is welcome to refer to the Bureau in any way they wish."

The Canberra Times

'Unacceptable' Defence housing proposal passes first federal assessment hurdle

Lawson Defence Housing proposal proceeds in environmental approval process

The Canberra Times

EPA: UPS to pay fine, correct hazardous waste violations

The Environmental Protection Agency says it has reached a settlement with United Parcel Service to resolve violations of hazardous waste regulations at more than 1,100 facilities across 45 states and Puerto Rico

The Independent UK

Our environmental responses are often piecemeal and ineffective. Next week's wellbeing budget is a chance to act

Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ federal budget next week will for the first time include a section on wellbeing, which aims to measure how well Australians are doing in life.

The Conversation

Despite the myth, deer are not an ecological substitute for moa and should be part of NZ’s predator-free plan

The impact of deer on Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment is never far from the headlines. Most recently, the Southland Conservation Board highlighted the damage the introduced species was doing to native forest on Rakiura Stewart Island.

The Conversation

What exactly are chemicals doing to our bodies? European scientists team up to find out

As the production of chemicals continues to boom, how exactly are they impacting our health? To answer this question, new tools have been developed to identify and monitor hazardous substances. Recent surveys have shown that 90% of Europeans are concerned about the impact of chemicals on the environment, while 84%…

The Conversation

UK’s ancient woodlands at risk from investment zones, say charities

Exclusive: Concern over government plans to relax environmental and planning rules to lure business

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Cruel Scot banned from keeping animals after dogs found covered in faeces and malnourished

Graham Elrick of Nelson Terrace, Keith, pled guilty to failing to provide adequate nutrition, clean water and a sanitary environment for the pups at Elgin Sheriff Court on 13 October.

Wales Online

The verdict on Wales' shock new call-ups and how they've done it

Wales boss Wayne Pivac is having one final close look at all of his options before next year's Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Ministers may go ahead with nature-friendly scheme, farmers believe

Speculation had been rife that government would block Elms subsidies for creating wildlife habitats

AAP

Quashing decision could lead to pollution

Lawyers for a Victorian coal-fired power station have argued quashing the environmental regulator's decision to amend its licence could lead to more pollution.

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Government ‘limping backwards on protecting 30% of England for nature’

Wildlife groups say not enough is being done to safeguard our environment

The Guardian - UK

UK shows ‘alarming lack of progress’ in hitting vital 30x30 nature target

Government’s ‘dangerous deregulatory agenda’ risks missing pledge to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030, says report

ABC News

Mining company Nathan River Resources fined $340,000 for releasing contaminated wastewater into river in NT

Following a wet season deluge in the Northern Territory, a significant amount of mining-affected wastewater was pumped into a river in a national park, causing the potential for environmental harm.

The Independent UK

Music pillow reduces stress and pain in A&E, study suggests

Researchers suggest listening to some music allowed patients to have a break from the hospital environment.

ABC News

Cat wandering ban at Tasmania's new Huntingfield housing development due to endangered bird species

Cat-owning residents who want to live in this new suburban housing development will have to prove to the local council their pets won't roam nearby bushland, where an endangered bird species lives — and while bird watchers have welcomed the rule, one expert doubts it will be enforceable.

Wales Online

'Time for change' says MP as four-day working week proposal clears first Commons hurdle

Labour MP Peter Dowd says the move would be good for the economy, workers and the environment

Wales Online

Wayne Pivac Q&A: Why I picked Macleod over Thomas Young and Dyer over Keelan Giles

Everything the Wales coach had to say after naming his squad for the autumn campaign

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