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3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of water systems

The deal would compensate water providers for pollution with substances known collectively as PFAS, described as "forever chemicals" because they don't degrade naturally in the environment.

WEKU

Hundreds of fish perish in river but experts insist pollution was not to blame

The fish have been seen on a scenic stretch of the Cam between Elizabeth Bridge and Ditton Meadows in Cambridge

Daily Mirror

‘Completely unacceptable’: dust from Newcrest Cadia goldmine 11 times the regulatory limit

The NSW Environment Protection Authority says it will ‘not shy away’ from suspending the mine’s licence if it does not comply

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Burundi, neighbouring countries step up protection for Lake Tanganyika

The second-largest lake in Africa, Lake Tanganyika is adorned with its sandy beaches that span four nations. But the ravages of overfishing and pollution have taken a toll on its delicate ecosystem. In a bid to rejuvenate its biodiversity, Burundi and its three neighbouring countries have taken the unprecedented decision…

France 24

Bulwell Greggs drive-through decision delayed over pollution fears

A tanning salon would also be created

Nottingham Post

Why is hay fever so bad this year?

If you're wondering why hay fever is so bad this year, you're not the only one. We've spoken to the experts who tell us why, and what to expect.

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Huge Cadia gold mine ordered to reduce polluting dust. Is it safe to live near a mine like this?

For the past 15 months, I have been helping residents living near the massive Cadia gold and copper mine in NSW to verify their concerns about pollution from the mine. The findings of alarming levels of heavy metals in their water tanks, as well as in blood and hair samples,…

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Spain holiday warning as 48 beaches hit with 'black flag' pollution notice

Chemical spills, dog mess and over-developments are some of the many reasons given for the 'black flag' conclusions drawn about 48 areas on the Spanish coast.

Daily Record

We have a chance to cut air pollution caused by big trucks

An estimated 72 million Americans, including people on the South and West sides of Chicago, are endangered by pollution from vehicle exhaust because they live in close proximity to trucking routes along interstates, the head of the Sierra Club writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why mosses are superheroes of the plant world

Vilified as the scourge of perfect lawns, these tiny plants fight air pollution and keep soils healthy

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution ‘aged’ hospital Covid patients by 10 years, study shows

Patients exposed to dirty air spent four days longer in hospital, the same impact as if they had been a decade older

The Guardian - UK

Air Pollution Worsens COVID-19, Even At Low Levels, New Study Finds

Exposure to air pollution increased hospital stays and risk of death, equivalent to being a decade older, research shows.

Zenger

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

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The Week

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.

The Independent UK

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

Latest rankings by ecological group blast local authorities

WEKU

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.

AAP

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.

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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

The Hindu

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.

Glasgow Live

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Inverse

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.

Zenger

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.

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