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Pictures of the week: The Oscars, a Russian jet crash and an unhappy selfie

The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

French rioters threaten Macron’s home after retirement age raise is forced through

The French president bypassed parliament to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 and now faces two motions of no confidence

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Despite Rules, New Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Keep Polluting

A tour of the Permian Basin highlights weak enforcement by state and federal agencies.

Capital & Main · Mar 17, 2023

PFAS for dinner? Study of 'forever chemicals' build-up in cattle points to ways to reduce risks

PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, have been found just about everywhere on Earth, including in toilet paper.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023

New PFAS guidelines – a water quality scientist explains technology and investment needed to get forever chemicals out of US drinking water

Harmful chemicals known as PFAS can be found in everything from children’s clothes to soil to drinking water, and regulating these chemicals has been a goal of public and environmental health researchers for years. On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed what would be the first set…

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023

COUNTERPOINT: The war on woke is a scam on Middle America

Buckle up, team: I’m a white man from the Midwest with a story to tell about wokeness.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

UK ministers under pressure to tighten laws on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Vast numbers of people drinking water with levels that would be banned in the US, research shows

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023

The EPA's new 'good neighbor' rule targets downwind pollution by power plants

Nearly two-dozen states will have to cut harmful industrial emissions of nitrogen oxide and other pollutants, improving air quality for millions of people living in downwind communities.

WEKU · Mar 15, 2023

EPA 'neighbor' rule cuts downwind pollution by power plants

A new “good neighbor” rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with smog-causing pollution they can’t control

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

EPA finalizes cross-state smog plan over Manchin's objection - Roll Call

The rule targets emissions that trigger smog in neighboring states. Sen. Joe Manchin III says it could force some power plants to close.

Roll Call · Mar 15, 2023