Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds Fish swam further and dispersed more widely after exposure to environmental levels of drug and main metabolite The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Beyond lung cancer: other types of cancer linked to air pollution, report finds Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards. Euronews · Apr 20
Low-producing oil wells linger for years, causing headaches for Texas landowners Jackie Chesnutt, who lives outside San Angelo, is tired of pollution from nearly inactive wells. Experts say Texas rules allow companies to defer plugging wells for far too long. The Texas Tribune · Apr 20
Rollei Astroklar review: a light pollution filter from a heritage photo brand I turn the Rollei Astroklar light pollution filter to the night sky to see if it can enhance my low-light city and astro photos and live up to its famous name Digital Camera World · Apr 19
Australia’s coalmine emissions are increasing. Is this how a major policy to cut climate pollution is meant to work? The Albanese government overhauled policy and promised significant pollution cuts – but carbon offsets are still being used as an excuse The Guardian - AU · Apr 18
Irix Edge Light Pollution Filter review: a quality astro filter for larger lenses Can this high-end light pollution filter from Irix 'edge' past the competition? I took it out to shoot astro and low-light city shots to see… Digital Camera World · Apr 18
Earth gets brighter every year but progression is volatile, study finds Covid, light pollution regulations and faltering global economy affect location and intensity of brightness The Guardian - US · Apr 18
K&F Concept Natural Night review: a top-quality light pollution filter at a rock-bottom price Shoot for the stars with this cheap and cheerful, feature-packed light pollution filter Digital Camera World · Apr 17
Cokin Nuances Clearsky review: a fully pro light pollution filter Cokin's Nuances Clearsky promises to remove the garish yellow glow from street lamps and light pollution in low-light shots Digital Camera World · Apr 17
Scientists identify link between air pollution and chronic illnesses IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 17
Why air pollution could speed up the onset of dementia and Parkinson’s The study analysed the data of 396,000 UK citizens between the ages of 39 and 70 as part of the UK Biobank The Independent UK · Apr 17
Air pollution making people in UK get long-term illnesses earlier, study finds Pollution is ‘silent accelerator that robs individuals of their healthiest years’, say researchers The Guardian - UK · Apr 17
Ammonia air pollution hot spots found in parts of UK with most factory farms Householders living near industrial chicken and pig farms say smell makes their eyes sting and they gasp for breath The Independent UK · Apr 16
How the Environment and Pollution Shape Your Health Through Everyday Toxins and Workplace Exposures Explore how environment, pollution, toxins, and workplace exposures affect environmental health, driving long-term disease risks through everyday air, water, food, and occupational contact. Medical Daily · Apr 16
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 Ammonia pollution hotspots found in areas of UK with most pig and poultry factory farms Map reveals most severe concentrations of ammonia emissions, which are dangerous to health and environment
The Independent UK · Apr 15 EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators
The Guardian - AU · Apr 14 Chiang Mai’s New Year revelry hit by smog and war-related price spikes Air pollution caused by wildfires is another blow to northern Thailand’s tourism industry as businesses suffer amid war in Iran
The Conversation · Apr 13 ‘Protected’ seagrass meadows aren’t necessarily healthy – because pollution doesn’t stop at the shoreline I spent last summer wading through seagrass meadows across Northern Ireland, from the sheltered waters of Strangford Lough to the exposed coast at Waterfoot Bay. I was collecting seagrass leaves and testing them for nitrogen pollution. Every meadow I visited sits inside a marine protected area – a stretch of…
The Guardian - US · Apr 13 Troubled Lake Erie is being transformed into a vast water research facility For long a dumping ground for pollutants, the Great Lake is being seeded with sensor buoys to make it the world’s largest digitally connected body of freshwater
The Conversation · Apr 10 Five warning signs that rivers are polluted – even when they look clean After months of relentlessly miserable weather for most of the UK, spring brings renewed enthusiasm for spending time outdoors hiking, wild swimming, paddling or on walks.
Digital Camera World · Apr 10 Light pollution has increased by 16 percent in less than a decade, but study reveals there's good and bad news for astrophotographers A study published this week suggests that light pollution has increased significantly, but that countries with policies in place are actually dimming
The Times of India · Apr 9 The Marseille miracle: how cutting pollution brought the sea back to life The resurgence of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows in Marseille represents an important example of marine resilience, demonstrating the ability of nature to recover if the pressures exerted by humans are mitigated. For years, untreated wastewater from the city decimated large sections of Posidonia oceanica meadows, which provide important ecosystem services…
Space · Apr 9 Light pollution has brightened Earth by 16% since 2014, satellites find Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Activists ring alarm bells about halt in Poland's air pollution progress Poland's "Clean Air" program, aimed at reducing pollution and household heating demand, is losing momentum
Budget and the Bees · Apr 7 Georgia Drivers in These Counties Must Pass Emissions Before Renewing If you live in Georgia and own a vehicle, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about emissions testing—but not everyone realizes it depends on where you live. In certain counties, passing an emissions test isn’t optional; it’s a required step before renewing your vehicle registration. This requirement is part of…