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Unprecedented marine heatwave underlines the urgency to clean up UK rivers and coasts

Thousands of people took to the UK’s seas and rivers recently in a nationwide “paddle-out” protest to demand an end to sewage spilling into the country’s waterways. The campaigners were largely concerned about the consequences of this filth for human health and nature.

The Conversation

Reality v research on low-traffic neighbourhoods

Letters: Peter and Jen Golding are suffering from a huge rise in traffic and pollution, while Lee Pickering says increased pollution in nearby streets isn’t supported by research

The Guardian - UK

The world’s most polluted cities

New York was ranked as the world’s most polluted city after smoke billowing in from Canadian wildfires left residents choking on a thick cloud of smog.

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Spain holidaymakers warned after 48 beaches hit with ‘Black Flag’ due to pollution and dog poo

Latest rankings by ecological group blast local authorities

The Independent UK

A new satellite could help clean up the air in America's most polluted neighborhoods

A new satellite will take continuous measurements of dangerous air pollution in the U.S. That has scientists, and residents, warily optimistic about undoing decades of environmental injustice.

WEKU

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

A new study reveals trading petrol for electric ride-share cars could significantly cut vehicle emissions but may increase traffic congestion.

AAP

Govt consults on removing forestry from ETS

The Government is consulting on four options to amend the carbon market to better incentivise cutting climate pollution instead of offsetting it by planting trees.

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Southern Green Hydrogen poses $12b+ cost to society - report

Meridian Energy's proposed large green hydrogen electrolyser in Southland would raise power prices but have a relatively modest impact on climate pollution, a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has found

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Karnataka monitors largest number of lakes in India, but Telangana tops in offering relevant water quality data: ActionAid

Karnataka tops the country in monitoring lakes and waterbodies, but when it comes to offering fresh and relevant data of water quality, neighbouring Telangana beats the former, found a nation-wide analysis conducted by ActionAid Association.

The Hindu

Glasgow holidaymakers issued Spain travel warning as 48 beaches hit with 'black flag'

Travellers have been warned as many beaches popular with holidaymakers have been hit with a warning for pollution and dog poo in a damning report by a Spanish environmental campaign group.

Glasgow Live

In Gabes, Tunisia’s artisanal fishers are watching fish die

Between encroachments by big trawlers, lethal pollution levels and a cost-of-living crisis, life is harder than ever.

Al Jazeera

Most of the Air We Breathe Daily Isn’t Healthy, Even if You Can’t See It

As the eastern U.S. reeled from days of thick wildfire smoke in early June, millions of people faced the reality of climate change for the first time.

Inverse

Global Warming Linked To Rise In Dog Attacks, Study Shows

Risk of bites increases by up to 11% on sunny or smoggy days, according to Harvard Medical School researchers.

Zenger

No swimming, no surfing: how a summer of sewage is ruining the British seaside day out

Red flags are going up on beaches from Scarborough to Whitstable as pollution levels soar and businesses are forced to close due to sewage discharges

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Spain holiday warning as 48 beaches branded 'black flag' for pollution and dog poo

Dog poo, chemical spills and over-development are some of the reasons given for the lacklustre conditions, in a damning new report by an environmental group revolving around the Spanish coast

The Independent UK

AI to predict water pollution in south-west England before it happens

It is hoped the project will be scaled up and rolled out to different parts of the UK

Daily Mirror

Holiday warning as 48 Spanish beaches branded with 'black flag' for pollution and dog poo

Dog poo, chemical spills and over-development are some of the reasons given for the damning conclusions drawn about Spain's coast in a new report by an environmental group

The Independent UK

Railroad industry sues to block new locomotive pollution rules in California

The railroad industry has sued to block new environmental rules in California

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Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer

Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

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Scottish Water urges public to back World Refill Day to tackle plastic pollution

Today is World Refill Day, and Scottish Water are calling for people to use refillable bottles and top up from the

Daily Mirror

Dog attacks could become even MORE common in the UK - and there's one reason why

High temperatures and air pollution has previously been linked to aggression in humans, monkeys, rats and mice. Now a study has found the phenomenon also applies to dogs

Evening Standard

Wood-burning stoves should be banned in London due to ‘big impact’ on air pollution, expert urges

A ban on wood- burning stoves should be considered in London as they are having a “big impact” on air pollution, health experts have said.

The Guardian - UK

Action to tackle air pollution failing to keep up with research

Globally, outdoor air pollution is second only to tobacco as greatest cause of lung and respiratory cancers

Bangkok Post

Pita plans to fight PM2.5

A Move Forward Party (MFP)-led government will aim to have Chiang Mai as the location for an Asean centre aimed at tackling high levels of PM2.5 pollution.

Daily Record

Teacups made from Glasgow pollution used to highlight toxic dust in air we breathe

The 'Smogware' tea sets use dirt particles to visualise the toll of air pollution - with the Lord Provost among those taking afternoon tea from the cups to mark Clean Air Day.

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