Air pollution and rising temperatures linked to increase in number of strokes globally Stroke causes over 7 million deaths annually The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
Poor indoor air quality isn’t just making us sick – it’s also polluting our cities According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is one of the greatest environmental health challenges that we face today. Various studies have shown that, as well as the lungs, it affects essential organs like the heart and brain, and that those who suffer most from its consequences are… The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024
Labour in apparent disarray over Thames cleanup plan Minister approved Thames Water project at location prioritised by Sadiq Khan for wild swimming The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
Why light pollution may be linked to greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease Light pollution is a growing issue. Over the past 25 years, artificial lighting has surged by 49% worldwide. For perspective, the brightness of the night sky has risen by almost 10% per year over the last 12 years. Around 80% of the global population is now affected by light pollution. The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024
‘We empower ourselves’: the women cleaning up Bolivia’s Lake Uru Uru Once clean enough to drink, the Andean lake was poisoned by mining pollution and urban waste. But now Indigenous women are using giant reeds to revive the vital ecosystem The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
Would Environmental Justice in California Survive a Second Trump White House? Doubtful. Activists question whether the state would protect communities of color if the EPA is stripped of its watchdog powers. Capital & Main · Sep 17, 2024
Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments Many human activities release pollutants into the air, water and soil. These harmful chemicals threaten the health of both people and the ecosystem. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes an estimated 4.2 million deaths annually. The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024
Biden’s green policies will save 200,000 lives and have boosted clean energy jobs, data shows Two separate reports find policies will save Americans from pollution in coming decades and added nearly 150,000 jobs The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2024
Olympic open water swimmers and kayakers could miss out on future medals due to river pollution, warn campaigners The Clean Water Sports Alliance says, without drastic action, British waterways won't be safe enough for training or competition Advnture · Sep 17, 2024
Profiles in clean energy: She founded a business to keep EV charging stations up and running The race is on to build out a convenient and fully functional network of electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. Entrepreneur Kameale Terry foresaw one issue this would create: keeping that charger network up and running The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024
Tunisia Fisherwomen Battle Inequality And Climate Change Off a quiet Tunisian island, Sara Souissi readies her small fishing boat. International Business Times · Sep 14, 2024
Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy Quadruples Postpartum Depression Risk Up To 3 Years: Study The latest study revealed that pollution during pregnancy nearly quadruples the risk of postpartum depression, with this heightened risk lasting for up to three years. Medical Daily · Sep 13, 2024
Your gas stove might be making your asthma worse. Here’s what you can do about it We may think of air pollution as an outdoor problem, made up of car exhaust and smog. But if the air inside our homes is polluted, this can also affect our health. The Conversation · Sep 13, 2024
Power plant expansion tied to Bitcoin mining faces backlash in rural Hood County Granbury residents say a noisy Bitcoin mine keeps them up at night. Now a plan to expand the power plant that fuels the mine is drawing opposition over pollution concerns. The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2024
The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024 Nigeria is the world’s 2nd biggest plastic polluter: expert insights into the crisis Plastic pollution is a major problem in Nigeria.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024 First Thing: Harris comes out swinging in presidential debate Kamala Harris kept Donald Trump on the defensive as he devolved into bizarre and false tangents about crowd sizes, abortion and immigration. Plus: how to get a better night’s sleep
The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2024 A coal plant bulldozed an Ohio town displacing residents. Now its owners include a big Trump donor Gavin coal plant, now part-owned by Blackstone whose CEO backs Trump, bought Cheshire in 2002 to move people en masse. Two decades later, locals recall its noxious fumes
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024 EPA says Vermont fails to comply with Clean Water Act through inadequate regulation of some farms The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says flaws in a Vermont program are preventing the state from adequately controlling phosphorus discharges from certain farms, which contribute to severe water quality problems in Lake Champlain and other bodies of water
The Conversation · Sep 10, 2024 Medieval theology has an old take on a new problem − AI responsibility A self-driving taxi has no passengers, so it parks itself in a lot to reduce congestion and air pollution. After being hailed, the taxi heads out to pick up its passenger – and tragically strikes a pedestrian in a crosswalk on its way.
Medical Daily · Sep 9, 2024 Excessive Exposure To Night Light Linked To Higher Risk Of Alzheimer's: Study Excessive light pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer's in both older and younger adults. For those under 65, nighttime light exposure poses a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to many other known factors.
The Guardian - US · Sep 9, 2024 Most US voters say plastics industry should be held responsible for recycling claims – report Even a majority of Republicans support efforts to hold manufacturers accountable for allegedly deceptive claims
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2024 Sadiq Khan’s Ulez expansion ‘failed to lower pollution levels’, report claims City Hall maintains its own research proves the scheme is working ‘even better than expected’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024 ‘Citizen scientists’ to check UK rivers for sewage and pollution Big River Watch scheme asks general public to help monitor state of rivers after years of deregulation
Zenger · Sep 6, 2024 Excessive Light Pollution At Night Linked To Increased Alzheimer’s Risk Exposure to outdoor light after dark could increase the prevalence of dementia more than many other risk factors.
Top News · Sep 6, 2024 Sargasso Sea Faces Ecological Crisis Due To Human Impact. Explore the unique ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea, a vital habitat for marine life facing threats from pollution and climate change.