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Editorial: Increasing oil and gas well inspections is a crucial step toward addressing climate change

With public schools implementing early dismissals during a recent heat wave that included record temperatures, with city residents bracing for the next occurrence of an extreme storm like Hurricane Ida, and with worsening air quality in Philadelphia overall, climate change and pollution remain a growing threat to the region.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Using phosphorus from sewage could help with soaring food bills, says report

Extracting the chemical used in fertilisers from waste rather than mining it could also help reduce pollution

The Guardian - UK

Florida’s manatees are dying in record numbers – but a lawsuit offers hope

US wildlife agency agrees to review protection for habitats after conservationists sue over mass die-offs from poor water quality

The Guardian - UK

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Onslow says no to iron ore export, fears dust pollution, heavy traffic will ruin pristine WA coastal town

This Pilbara town is pushing back against plans to export iron ore from the local port amid fears heavy traffic and dust pollution will damage the local tourism industry and lifestyle.

ABC News

Wrecking ball to end Truegain's toxic legacy

Truegain waste oil refinery demolition and remediation expected to cost $20 million.

Newcastle Herald

Diesel cars still not tested for toxic emissions by Northern Ireland DVA

Charities are calling for action on cancer causing air pollution as children at exhaust level

Belfast Live

New Edinburgh Costa drive-thru approved despite backlash from residents

Sustainability, pollution and traffic issues drove concerns about the development, with Forth ward’s Lib Dem councillor Sanne Dijkstra-Downie among those to express anger over the decision.

Edinburgh Live

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Morning mail: cabinet meets amid rising cost-of-living concerns, plastic clean-up success, death rate fell in 2020

Thursday: Labor faces calls to provide relief for households from inflation. Plus: plastic pollution on Australia’s coast falls by up to 30%

The Guardian - AU

Law and border

Good morning, early birds. The Australian Federal Police says that foreign governments are helping Australian drug cartels and crime groups, and the CSIRO reports that there is 29% less plastic pollution on our coastlines. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Study Claims Tire Pollution Is 1,850 Times Worse Than Exhaust Emissions

Exhaust emissions continue to improve, both as legislation requires it and as technology marches forward. However, tire particulates are a serious problem.

RideApart

Local efforts have cut plastic waste on Australia's beaches by almost 30% in 6 years

It’s common to hear about large amounts of plastic waste floating around our oceans. But while the problem of plastic waste is growing globally, in Australia it’s going the other way.

The Conversation

France's metro systems have three times as much air pollution as air outside

Metro systems in French cities have up to three times as much fine particle pollution as the outside air, according to the French National agency, which says that improving air quality in public transit should be a key focus for France’s public health policy.

Radio France Internationale

Plastic on Aussie beaches down by a third

Improvements in waste management and shopping bag bans have helped lead to a reduction in plastic pollution on Australian beaches, according to new research.

AAP

Scientists report ‘heartening’ 30% reduction in plastic pollution on Australia’s coast

CSIRO researchers say efforts to raise public awareness have quickly led to improvements in the environment

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The Independent UK

Interior phasing out plastic water bottles at national parks

The Interior Department says it will phase out sales of plastic water bottles and other single-use products at national parks and on other public lands over the next decade, targeting a major source of U.S. pollution

The Hindu

Pollution body bans coal use in Delhi, except by thermal power plants

Approximately 1.7 million tonnes of coal is consumed annually for industrial applications in NCR

The Guardian - US

US government to ban single-use plastic in national parks

Biden officials make announcement on World Oceans Day in effort to stem huge tide of pollution from plastic bottles and packaging

Daily Record

Dumbarton school children protest through town over plastic pollution

Over 150 pupils from St Patrick's Primary School demonstrated against plastic pollution.

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Chronicle Live

Dropping £50-a-day tolls for Newcastle Clean Air Zone 'too good to be true', says council leader

Nick Kemp says the charging plans are 'just penalising people', but he doesn't expect to be able to abandon the controversial tolls as Greater Manchester is trying to

360info

Citizen action to stem microplastic pollution

For producers of microplastic ‘nurdle’ pellets, the price of packaging is often more than the cost of letting it spill into the ocean.

Newsroom.co.nz

How NZ can live up to its clean, green image

New Zealand must invest more at the top of the waste hierarchy if it wants to to be known as a leader in tackling environmental pollution.

Evening Standard

Clean Air Day 2022: What is it and how can you take part?

Global Action Plan’s Clean Air calculator can help gauge personal pollution footprints and suggest solutions to reduce our contribution to pollution.

The Independent UK

Cruise liners try to rewrite climate rules despite vows

The trade group representing the cruise ship industry unsuccessfully pushed international authorities to water down new environmental regulations despite members’ commitments to addressing climate change, ocean air pollution experts have warned

The Guardian - US

Why is eco-conscious California spending millions to support natural gas?

A Los Angeles-area air board faces questions over grant spending amid some of the worst air pollution in the US

360info

Dulling the ocean racket to save fish stocks

Shipping and sonar bombard the ocean with noise and disrupt fish communication and behaviour. Countries need to work together to restore the quiet of the deep.

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