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Canadian wildfire smoke prompts Trump tariff threat

US President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the “incalculable cost” of dealing with the pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods.

Bangkok Post

Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’

European Commission proposal to overhaul emissions trading system would give companies less demanding pathway to reductions

The Guardian - UK

Help, my sofa is killing me! The toxic chemicals hiding in your home – and how to avoid them

From mattresses to saucepans, scientists offer tweaks to help detoxify your space

The Guardian - UK

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Southern Water fined £7m after dumping illegal sewage off Kent coast

The company was fined £90 million for nearly 7,000 incidents across Hampshire, Kent and Sussex

The Independent UK

Do patients who suffer heart attack have more micro and nanoplastic in their blood? New study assessed

Microplastics are a big environmental issue. They’ve been found in oceans, drinking water, seafood, the air we breathe, and increasingly throughout the human body, from the placenta to the brain.

The Conversation

A $5 trillion idea to save energy is hiding in plain sight

Energy efficiency offers a simple, effective solution to rising global energy demands. This approach can create trillions in economic value and millions of jobs. It also significantly reduces climate pollution and premature deaths from air quality. Government policies and programs are essential for achieving these substantial energy savings.

The Economic Times

‘My eyes were stinging’: New Yorkers navigate smoky air and soaring temperatures

Pollution levels in the city were elevated as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south across a huge swathe of the US

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WHO adds air pollution to dementia risk factors, says up to 45% of cases may be prevented

New World Health Organization guidelines highlight preventing dementia through lifestyle changes. Addressing factors like air pollution and chronic diseases can delay dementia cases. The agency now advises against routine vitamin and omega-3 supplements for prevention. These updated recommendations are crucial as dementia cases are expected to rise. India faces a…

The Economic Times

Major drop in pollution: How the 'Typhoon Project' is transforming Greece's beaches

Volunteers have helped transformed coastal areas across a slew of popular Greek islands.

Euronews

Air pollution warning as mining union backs major Hunter coal plan

'It's an extremely important project; it will be criminal if the IPC doesn't approve this mine going forward.'

Newcastle Herald

Will Chicago's air quality improve tomorrow? Here's what the forecast says

Chicago's air quality has become hazardous due to Canadian wildfire smoke. This pollution has affected over 125 million people across the Midwest and Northeast. Health officials advise residents to stay indoors and minimize outdoor exposure. The smoke is expected to persist through Friday before gradually improving. Authorities recommend monitoring air…

The Economic Times

Car-free streets reduce noise and air pollution. More cities should have them

Every summer, cities around the world host car-free days and temporarily pedestrianize streets. Following their success elsewhere in the world, temporary pedestrianized streets are becoming more common in North America, such as for large sporting events, cultural festivals and farmers’ markets.

The Conversation

Toronto Faces World's Worst Air Quality As Wildfire Smoke Blankets City During Heatwave

Toronto experienced a dramatic air quality decline, becoming the world's most polluted city due to wildfire smoke. The crisis highlighted the growing threat of wildfires amid climate change.

International Business Times UK

Canada Wildfire Smoke Forecast: Heat Dome Traps Haze, Degrading Air Quality in NYC

Dense Canada wildfire smoke is shrouding cities from Minnesota to New York City, with air quality plunging into unhealthy and even hazardous territory as a heat dome traps pollution near the ground.

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Northern river pollution prompts diplomatic push

The opposition People's Party (PP) on Wednesday urged the government to lead efforts to tackle river pollution in northern Thailand, saying evidence suggests contamination may be linked to mining operations in Myanmar.

The Conversation

How to stay safe from the triple threat of wildfires, smoke and extreme heat

I woke up today seeing that my windows appeared to have an yellow/orange tint to them, signalling that wildfire smoke was upon my city and reminding us that climate-related hazards are increasingly becoming visible parts of our daily lives.

Medical Daily

Phoenix Dust Storm Wasn't Just a Weather Event: What Haboobs Mean for Your Lungs, Heart, and Brain

A massive dust storm swept across Phoenix this week, bringing more than poor visibility. Health experts warn that haboobs can expose people to harmful particles that may affect the lungs, heart and even the brain.,

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The 10 best places in the UK to see the partial solar eclipse on Aug. 12

August 12 will see the deepest partial solar eclipse in the U.K. for many decades, hours before the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Here's where to go.

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A chemical plant dumped mercury upriver from Grassy Narrows in the 1960s, and 2017 tests found downstream levels 130 times higher, raising fears the water was still being poisoned

Industrial mercury dumped into the English-Wabigoon River poisoned Grassy Narrows First Nation. For decades, residents suffered neurological and cognitive health issues from contaminated fish. A recent report revealed mercury levels far higher downstream, suggesting ongoing contamination. This discovery challenges the idea that the pollution was only a past event. Environmental…

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Switzerland built giant tunnels under the Alps to reduce truck traffic, but the project is now helping protect the country's mountains from climate threats

Switzerland moved freight from roads to underground rail for environmental protection. This policy began after voters approved the Alpine Initiative in 1994. Massive tunnels now allow trains to bypass fragile mountain passes efficiently. Roughly three-quarters of Alpine freight now travels by rail. This infrastructure shift reduces pollution and noise for…

The Times of India

China is building a city where 40,000 trees will grow across buildings to fight the pollution choking its urban skies

China has some of the most polluted cities on the planet, and for years the usual fixes, stricter emission rules, factory shutdowns, better public transport, have only chipped away at the problem. So Italian architect Stefano Boeri decided to try something far more radical, wrapping entire buildings and eventually entire…

The Independent UK

High levels of microplastics found in heart attack survivors

Smoking might make it easier for plastic particles to enter bloodstream, study warns

The Economic Times

Ethanol small share of son's business, mileage loss due to blending is minor, Nitin Gadkari says

Minister Nitin Gadkari defended the ethanol blending programme against criticism. He stated his family's business involvement is minimal and not influential. Gadkari dismissed claims of vehicle engine damage from E20 fuel. He highlighted the programme's role in reducing pollution and oil imports. The minister also addressed highway construction quality concerns.

The Independent UK

Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke

Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution

The Conversation

Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef – plans to fix it aren’t up to the task

When you think about threats to the Great Barrier Reef, coral bleaching due to climate change would likely be first.

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