Welsh Water criticised over pollution incidents and downgraded The pollution incidents mean DCWW has been downgraded for the second year running Wales Online · Jul 13, 2023
Loophole lets farmers pollute England’s rivers with excess manure – report Investigation finds polluting farmers may not face action after breaking the rules The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Plastic is suffocating coral reefs — and it's not just bottles and bags A new study takes a comprehensive look at the plastic debris smothering reefs, where in the ocean it's more prevalent — and how to deal with the problem. WEKU · Jul 12, 2023
'Humanity's signature': study finds plastic pollution in the world's lakes can be worse than in oceans A world-first study has found concentrations of plastics in some lakes are higher than in the most contaminated parts of oceans, demonstrating the extent to which plastics have invaded Earth’s ecosystems. The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023
Plastic pollution in some NZ lakes is comparable to northern hemisphere lakes in highly populated areas, global study finds The level of microplastic pollution in New Zealand lakes is comparable with those in the US or Europe, despite much lower population densities, according to our global analysis of plastic pollution in freshwater lakes and reservoirs. The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023
Championing sustainable solutions El Niño. Drought. Wildfire. Massive flooding. Pollution. Water shortage. Loss of biodiversity. Environmental issues are endless and they pose a real threat not just in Thailand but around the world. Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023
Let’s become part of Green India: Nitin Gadkari Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday gave a clarion call to the public to join the revolution to become part of ‘Green India’. He hailed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for seamlessly taking steps towards fuel conservation and pollution control to make highway… The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023
Plastic pollution on coral reefs gets worse the deeper you go, study finds Volume of debris in the unexplored twilight zone is an ‘emerging threat’ to reefs already stressed by climate crisis, say scientists The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
London City Airport to launch appeal after expansion bid rejected by Newham Council The airport’s bid to increase its passenger numbers and extend its flight hours were rejected over noise pollution fears Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023
Paris To Fight Pollution With Higher Parking Fees For SUVs The new law will become effective on January 1, 2024. Motor1 · Jul 12, 2023
Welsh Water environmental rating downgraded over rise in sewage spills Wales' largest water company caused 91 sewage pollution incidents in 2022 - up 9% from 2021 Birmingham Post · Jul 12, 2023
Wildfire smoke could increase your pneumonia risk, experts say. Here's what you need to know to stay healthy Pneumonia is a persistent threat. Can wildfire smoke increase one’s chances of contracting it? Fortune · Jul 12, 2023
Air pollution in Tamil Nadu steadily declining over the last five years, says study Tamil Nadu has seen a steady decline in air pollution in urban and rural areas between 2017 and 2022, a recent study has found. The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023
To feel less heat, we need more trees in our cities Like everything associated with the climate crisis, we are running out of time for urban forestry. Planting more trees in our cities will help address heat, storms and air pollution. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 The best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK Where to see the natural phenomenon in the British Isles
The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023 Supreme Court stays appointment of Lieutenant Governor to chair Yamuna High-Level Committee The Supreme Court stayed a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order of January 9 appointing the Lieutenant Governor as the chairperson of a High Level Committee to combat unabated pollution in river Yamuna.
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2023 London City Airport expansion rejected by councillors over noise pollution fears Airport sought permission for increased passenger numbers and extended Saturday operations
T3 · Jul 10, 2023 This smart telescope feature lets you see the night sky even in heavy light pollution Unistellar's one-of-a-kind Deep Dark Technology allows city dwellers to (re)discover the joys of stargazing
Belfast Live · Jul 9, 2023 The Earth's Corr: Hiding toxic waste inside a ring of bonfire pallets is not bright The folks you are harming are those who’ll be standing right next to you as you watch those towering pyres crackle and burn, before crumbling to the ground as you breathe in toxic fumes
The Times of India · Jul 9, 2023 Delhi has seen 30 per cent improvement in air quality: Gopal Rai NEW DELHI: While air pollution is steadily rising across the country, the national capital has witnessed a 30 per cent improvement in its air quality, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai said on Sunday.
France 24 · Jul 8, 2023 The battle for cobalt: Investigating the dark side of electric car batteries FRANCE 24 brings you a special debate about the battle for cobalt, a strategic mineral essential to making electric car batteries. Electric vehicles will help reduce the pollution caused by the internal combustion engine, the current standard for most motorised transport. But as our special full-length Reporters programme shows, the…
The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023 Warrior Moms urge CPCB for strict ban on single-use plastics BATHINDA: Warrior Moms, an environmental organisation representing concern mothers, from 32 cities across the country have urged the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to act tough and strictly implement ban on Single-Use Plastics.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023 Better breathing now, but more bad air days likely for Chicago due to climate change Canadian wildfires ”are going to burn all summer and into the fall. We might be under the gun again,” one expert says. But an Argonne National Laboratory scientist sounds a hopeful note on climate change: “We can do something about it. It is a result of our actions.”
The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023 Plastic pollution threatens birds far out at sea – new research Seabirds are one of the world’s most threatened animal groups. They already contend with multiple issues, including climate change, accidental capture in fishing gear and being eaten by invasive species like cats and some rodents.
Newslaundry · Jul 6, 2023 ‘Master of disposal’ or ‘committee raj’?: A look at Goel’s NGT tenure Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel set foot in the courtroom for the last time as the chairperson of the National Green Tribunal on Thursday. It was around 11 am, there were no witnesses to his swan song except the two dozen law interns who filled half of the room for 50.