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Satellite launches are filling up the atmosphere with pollution, study warns

Many companies are set on launching ‘megaconstellations’ of satellites that will provide internet connections

The Independent UK

California Hazardous Waste Rules Criticized as Years Late and ‘Polluter-Friendly’

Proposed hazardous waste oversight changes are years behind schedule and fail to account for a community’s health risks from pollution, environmental groups warn.

Capital & Main

Blocked sunlight and changing clouds: How coal pollution is damaging our solar potential

Scientists warn that solar capacity is being damaged, as the world clings to polluting coal power.

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Wood burning is reintroducing lead pollution into the air, US scientists find

Study of samples from seven winters suggests neurotoxic metal coming from wood itself rather than old paint

The Guardian - UK

Scientists just found a smelly algae that eats microplastics, and it could save your drinking water

Scientists are developing algae to tackle microplastic pollution in drinking water. This orange-scented algae repels water, causing microplastics to stick to it. The algae then form clumps that can be easily removed. This innovation aims to clean waterways and wastewater. Researchers also plan to recycle collected plastics into new materials.

The Economic Times

New revelations show WA is putting Australia’s climate targets at risk. Will Anthony Albanese do anything about it?

Premier Roger Cook has the prime minister’s implicit support but he’s making it harder for federal Labor to meet its much-vaunted climate targets

The Guardian - AU

Lasers shine a new light on the space junk air pollution problem

Scientists are using a new technique to study incoming space debris and its effects on Earth's atmosphere.

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King’s speech: much-needed water industry reforms do not go far enough

Water bills are rising, public anger over sewage pollution has not abated, and the government has now set out a major overhaul of water regulation in the king’s speech.

The Conversation

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa: how they stack up on reusing waste

The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This “take, make, dispose” model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has also damaged the environment, contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

The Conversation

How Air Pollution and Particulates Cause Inflammation and Damage Your Lungs, Heart, and Brain

Air pollution and fine particle exposure drive inflammation, affecting lung heart brain impacts and long-term health. Learn risks of particulates and ways to reduce exposure.

Medical Daily

‘You have to be where the pollution is’: the inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics

Matter Industries founder Adam Root has developed a filter to trap microfibres at home and on an industrial scale. But is it just a drop in the ocean?

The Guardian - UK

Public health at risk across Asia as Iran crisis sends price of cooking gas soaring

Families turn to dirty fuels such as firewood, bringing fears over air pollution and fragility of energy transition

The Guardian - UK

Delhi air pollution update: Govt introduces new 100 GSM rule for green nets to fight construction dust

Delhi green nets: Delhi has introduced a new minimum quality standard for the green nets used at construction sites after pollution authorities found many existing nets were too thin to effectively block dust. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has now made it mandatory for all construction and demolition sites…

The Economic Times

Thousands of deaths per year caused by invisible wildfire pollutant, satellite data shows

Wildfire-derived ozone appears responsible for 2,045 excess deaths, on average, per year across the U.S., 20 years of satellite data reveal.

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The Times of India

Top 10 cleanest lakes in the US: ‘Lake Superior’ tops the list

Many travellers and nature lovers see clear water as a sign of a thriving ecosystem. Specific bodies of water across the United States stand out for their pristine conditions. This isn't just about looks; these rankings use scientific measures such as turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient levels to identify the…

The Conversation

When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future

As the Trump administration moves to weaken America’s air pollution rules, it is deploying new legal interpretations that are intended to tie the hands of future administrations for years to come.

The Guardian - UK

‘London is a case study in hope’: Sadiq Khan on 10 years as mayor

London mayor talks up coalition-building, highlights his environmental record, and worries national Labour party is on the wrong track

The Guardian - UK

Fish farms and pollution in Scotland

Letter: Permissions continue to be granted for ever-larger salmon farms, many without environmental impact assessments, writes Dr Mark Borthwick

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Heat-trapping microplastics found to play role in climate change

Scientists found that colored plastic particles, prevalent in the atmosphere, have a significant heat-trapping impact, particularly in areas with high plastic pollution. This discovery necessitates updates to climate models to account for this previously underestimated factor.

The Guardian - UK

Big cities receive more drizzle than their surrounding areas

New research suggests air pollution and high-rise buildings alter air flow and heat absorption, creating more rain

The Conversation

Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year

With U.S. electricity demand starting to rise quickly and expected to continue rising, largely because of the power needed for data centers that process artificial intelligence, people are looking for almost any potential solution.

Euronews

Deadly air: Which European countries have the worst PM 2.5 levels?

Up to 20% of monitoring stations in Europe recorded air pollution levels above the current EU air quality standards.

The Times of India

Top 10 most polluted cities in the world 2026: Abu Dhabi in UAE, Patna in India and more

Air pollution levels in 2026 are raising fresh concerns across different parts of the world. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has become a simple but worrying signal of how safe the air really is to breathe. In some cities, the numbers are climbing into severe and unhealthy zones, which might…

The Times of India

River pollution in Moray leads to fish and bird deaths in environmental disaster

A severe pollution incident in Knockando Burn has led to the death of numerous fish, eels, and birds, impacting nearly a mile of the watercourse. Experts suspect a chemical compound, possibly with industrial origins, contaminated the burn, causing significant ecological and economic damage during the peak fishing season.

The Independent UK

Salmon and birds killed in ‘tragic’ chemical spill on River Spey tributary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating the potential pollution

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