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Target Venus not Mars for first crewed mission to another planet, experts say

Despite its ‘hellish’ environment, scientists argue there are good reasons to focus on ‘Earth’s sister’

The Guardian - UK

The Earth's Corr: Fracking plans stark raving mad and will do nothing to lower energy bills

Fracking is environmentally destructive, has caused earthquakes, poisoned water sources and led to all sort of serious health concerns in the USA

Belfast Live

Kerala agriculture department says no to plastic grow bags

For its schemes, department wants plastic bags to be replaced with environment-friendly alternatives like pots of clay or coir pith and recyclable high-density polyethylene containers

The Hindu

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How birds of prey are exposing a toxic time bomb

Researchers are finding chemicals that have not been fully tested for their environmental impact in eagles, owls and falcons – a sign of widespread, persistent pollution

The Guardian - UK

Kwasi Kwarteng denies plans to relax environmental rules in push for growth

Wildlife groups concerned by apparent plans to loosen protections in 38 ‘investment zones’

The Guardian - UK

Labour promises to put fight against climate change at heart of foreign policy

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy will commit a Labour government to push for an international law to tackle environmental destruction.

The Independent UK

Everton legend Trevor Steven wants a football mental health revolution to save lives in construction

EXCLUSIVE: Everton legend Trevor Steven speaks to Chris Beesley about how he plans to tackle construction site workers’ vulnerability to suicide through a football-inspired mental health initiative

Liverpool Echo

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EPA Administrator Regan announces new environmental justice office, $3 billion in funding

WARRENTON, N.C. — Growing up in Goldsboro, Michael Regan heard his parents talk about the 1982 Warren County protests against a PCB landfill, demonstrations that played a pivotal role in establishing the environmental justice movement in the United States.

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Biden administration launches environmental justice office

Forty years after a predominantly Black community in Warren County, North Carolina, rallied against hosting a hazardous waste landfill, President Joe Biden’s top environment official has returned to what is widely considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement to unveil a national office that will distribute $3 billion in…

The Independent UK

Government poised to scrap nature ‘Brexit bonus’ for farmers

Defra accused of ‘all-out attack’ on environment by wildlife groups

The Guardian - UK

Government launched ‘attack on nature’ with mini-budget, conservationists warn

The RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts and the National Trust have all criticised the Government over some of its proposed policies.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s defenders of the seas: the volunteers standing up for sea life

An unofficial network of fishers, divers and scientists are banding together to stop illegal fishing and curb coastal destruction

The Guardian - UK

Endangered Gouldian finch returns to Lee Point, prompting campaign to stop Defence Housing Australia development

The Gouldian finch was once found right across northern Australia but it's now thought there are fewer than 2,500 left in the wild. Their return to a coastal corner of Darwin has started a grassroots movement to stop a Defence housing project.

ABC News

Brazil environmentalist Silva all-in with Lula against Bolsonaro

Prominent Brazil environmentalist Marina Silva, who was environment minister under ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva before breaking with his party, told Reuters she is throwing her full support behind his campaign and did not rule out a role in government if he wins a third term.

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Drinking water: Some NI samples failing health-based standards on lead, E.coli, pesticides and more

NI Water tests reveal water standards are not being met in 15 of the 43 parameters measured

Reuters

Mexico City mayor eyes history in bid to be first female president

Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, a trained physicist vying to become the country's first female president, is hoping her environmental credentials and success in curbing crime will help set her apart in the race for the top job in 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot to Biden administration on environmental racism claims: See you in court

“If a voluntary resolution can’t be reached, HUD may initiate administrative proceedings or refer this matter to the U.S. Department of Justice for enforcement,” the agency says.

The Orange County Register

Former Orange County, Calif., election chief leading a national effort to safeguard poll workers and voters

With less than two months to the midterms and election signs and mailers already abundant, Orange County’s former registrar has launched a new national campaign to ensure the safety of election workers and voters in an increasingly volatile and partisan environment.

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Perth meat processing plant's major greenhouse gas leak 'second largest incident of its kind in Europe’

Environmental watchdog SEPA is investigating the incident at Anglo Beef Processors based at Inveralmond Industrial Estate

The Guardian - UK

UK environment laws under threat in ‘deregulatory free-for-all’

Campaigners say revoking of post-Brexit protections amounts to legislative vandalism

The Hindu

‘Urban Naxals’ had stalled work of Sardar Sarovar Dam for years claiming it is bad for environment, says PM Modi

Narendra Modi was addressing the Environment Ministers of different States after virtually inaugurating the National Conference of Environment Ministers

Los Angeles Times

How an effort to reduce fossil fuel use led to another environmental problem: Light pollution

LOS ANGELES — In 2014, Los Angeles cut its annual carbon emissions by 43% and saved $9 million in energy costs by replacing the bulbs in more than half of the city's street lamps with light-emitting diodes.

WEKU

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ polluted drinking water in this Ky. town. Residents say they didn’t

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ polluted drinking water in this Ky. town. Residents say they didn’t know.

ABC News

Barkly Regional Council accused of mismanagement as multiple staff leave 'toxic' workplace

A union says it is "deeply concerned" by bullying allegations at a remote Northern Territory council, but the Mayor and chief executive say the complaints are by a "small group of disgruntled ex-employees".

Belfast Live

The Five Freedoms every dog in Northern Ireland is entitled to

They include expressing normal behaviour without being given electric shocks

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