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Water company not to blame for 'raw sewage' dumped in River Mersey

United Utilities said a caravan site and factory waste was to blame for the lumps of sewage found in the water at Otterspool

Liverpool Echo

Air pollution squirrels into the unborn

An alarming study finds that air pollution breathed in by pregnant women is making its way to the fetus

Salon

740,000km of fishing line and 14 billion hooks: we reveal just how much fishing gear is lost at sea each year

Two per cent of all fishing gear used worldwide ends up polluting the oceans, our new research finds. To put that into perspective, the amount of longline fishing gear littering the ocean each year can circle the Earth more than 18 times.

The Conversation

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Wildfire smoke hurting pregnant moms

The legacy of redlining in Fresno isn’t just linked to housing access. It also has deadly effects on air quality

Salon

Glasgow's Low Emission Zone roll out continues amid warning over taxi impact

The next phase of the LEZ will come into effect next year, but there are still concerns that it could 'devastate' the city's taxi trade.

Glasgow Live

'On my way home from work I deflate people's car tyres because I'm fed up of air pollution'

The 62-year-old mum says she doesn't care if she gets arrested

Wales Online

The 5 biggest threats to West Africa's oceans – and what to do about them

The natural resources that form ocean ecosystems can play a significant role in the socio-economic growth and development of nations.

The Conversation

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29 years on, Aizawl's 'Big Ben' falls silent after noise pollution complaint

AIZAWL: After chiming for 29 years at a stretch, Aizawl's 'Big Ben' has fallen silent (10:00pm to 6:00 am) following following a complaint of noise pollution from an anonymous resident.

The Times of India

How warming winters pollute US waters

Nearly half the country’s waters could see an increase in toxic agricultural runoff.

Salon

War on city smog

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to deal with the capital's upcoming smog season and has drawn up plans to work with related official agencies to mitigate air pollution at its source.

Bangkok Post

Here's how a protein oil can ensure good hair health

In the 21st century, hair-related problems emerged as one of the most problematic concerns of our lives. Many factors contribute to our dull, damaged, brittle, and falling hair, and our sedentary lifestyle and environmental pollution mainly lead to these issues. These include poor hair care routine dietary habits, using overheated…

The Times of India

Mum, 62, spends her evening deflating SUVs tyres as she's 'fed up' with air pollution

A 62-year-old mum from London spends her walks home from work trying to deflate SUV tyres as she claims their owners are all "selfish" and "aggressive" - but she says she isn't afraid of being police

Daily Mirror

Virginia voters care about pollution. So why is the Chesapeake Bay dirty?

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A majority of Virginia voters are concerned about pollution, particularly plastics clogging waterways and runoff that contaminates waters, according to a recent survey by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, Clean Virginia Waterways at Longwood University and OpinionWorks. Most voters also support legislation to cut pollution.

Tribune News Service

Sadiq Khan: poll shows clear support for expanding Ulez across Greater London

City Hall survey funds 51 per cent back Ulez expansion but 27 per cent are opposed

Evening Standard

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Carpets pollute Aussie homes with plastic

Carpets are contributing to microplastic pollution in Australian homes, a new international study has found.

The Independent UK

Majority of Londoners back Sadiq Khan plan to expand ULEZ clean air zone, poll finds

Mayor wants to expand the zone to the Greater London border from August 2023

The Times of India

Continuous light rain gives Delhi its 2nd 'good' air day of year

NEW DELHI: A sustained spell of rain on Sunday brought a significant improvement in air quality in the capital, yielding the second "good" air day of the year, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

The Guardian - UK

Roads-focused policy fuels UK’s ‘car addiction’, campaigners say

Conservatives have shifted to refocus on the car amid warnings of air pollution risks

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Manchester Evening News

Councillors call for some cars to be charged for driving into Manchester city centre

Manchester council is not looking at implementing an Ultra Low Emission Zone as it waits for a decision on the Clean Air Zone

Manchester Evening News

Manchester's worst-ever roads for traffic and pollution revealed

The MEN takes a deep dive on the region's worst spots for tailbacks

Zenger

Why Air Pollution Increases Amount Of Heart Attacks And Strokes

Air pollution increases exposure to a radioactive gas that triggers heart attacks and strokes, according to new research from Harvard. It contains colorless and odorless radon which is also the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

Reuters

UN nations reach long-term aviation climate goal

A United Nations body agreed on Friday to a long-term aspirational goal for net-zero aviation emissions by 2050, despite challenges from China and other countries aligned largely with airlines amid pressure to curb air pollution.

The Times of India

Delhi govt asks neighbouring states not to run old buses in city to control vehicular pollution

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has asked the neighbouring states, including Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, not to deploy old buses in the national capital and also those without a valid pollution certificate, sources said on Friday. Transport department officials of the city government held a video-conference with their counterparts from…

The Guardian - UK

How high fuel bills can worsen air pollution in our homes

Mould can grow if there’s not adequate ventilation or heat – and burning wood has big impact on indoor air quality

The Guardian - UK

Protesters to take to beaches over sewage discharges into English seas

Demonstrations from Falmouth to Whitstable to demand water firms do more to reduce pollution

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