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Radio pollution from SpaceX's new Starlink satellites poses threat to astronomy, scientists say

SpaceX's new Starlink satellites are so radio noisy that they could blind radio astronomy observatories to the universe's most intriguing phenomena, scientists say.

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Record-breaking fires engulf South America, bringing black rain, green rivers and toxic air to the continent

The Amazon fires, fueled by severe drought exacerbated by climate change, have created a toxic smoke cloud spanning about 4 million square miles — an area larger than the entire United States.

LiveScience

Air pollution and rising temperatures linked to increase in number of strokes globally

Stroke causes over 7 million deaths annually

The Independent UK

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Poor indoor air quality isn’t just making us sick – it’s also polluting our cities

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is one of the greatest environmental health challenges that we face today. Various studies have shown that, as well as the lungs, it affects essential organs like the heart and brain, and that those who suffer most from its consequences are…

The Conversation

Labour in apparent disarray over Thames cleanup plan

Minister approved Thames Water project at location prioritised by Sadiq Khan for wild swimming

The Guardian - UK

Why light pollution may be linked to greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Light pollution is a growing issue. Over the past 25 years, artificial lighting has surged by 49% worldwide. For perspective, the brightness of the night sky has risen by almost 10% per year over the last 12 years. Around 80% of the global population is now affected by light pollution.

The Conversation

‘We empower ourselves’: the women cleaning up Bolivia’s Lake Uru Uru

Once clean enough to drink, the Andean lake was poisoned by mining pollution and urban waste. But now Indigenous women are using giant reeds to revive the vital ecosystem

The Guardian - UK

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Would Environmental Justice in California Survive a Second Trump White House? Doubtful.

Activists question whether the state would protect communities of color if the EPA is stripped of its watchdog powers.

Capital & Main

Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments

Many human activities release pollutants into the air, water and soil. These harmful chemicals threaten the health of both people and the ecosystem. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes an estimated 4.2 million deaths annually.

The Conversation

Biden’s green policies will save 200,000 lives and have boosted clean energy jobs, data shows

Two separate reports find policies will save Americans from pollution in coming decades and added nearly 150,000 jobs

The Guardian - US

Olympic open water swimmers and kayakers could miss out on future medals due to river pollution, warn campaigners

The Clean Water Sports Alliance says, without drastic action, British waterways won't be safe enough for training or competition

Advnture

Profiles in clean energy: She founded a business to keep EV charging stations up and running

The race is on to build out a convenient and fully functional network of electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. Entrepreneur Kameale Terry foresaw one issue this would create: keeping that charger network up and running

The Independent UK

Tunisia Fisherwomen Battle Inequality And Climate Change

Off a quiet Tunisian island, Sara Souissi readies her small fishing boat.

International Business Times

Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy Quadruples Postpartum Depression Risk Up To 3 Years: Study

The latest study revealed that pollution during pregnancy nearly quadruples the risk of postpartum depression, with this heightened risk lasting for up to three years.

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Your gas stove might be making your asthma worse. Here’s what you can do about it

We may think of air pollution as an outdoor problem, made up of car exhaust and smog. But if the air inside our homes is polluted, this can also affect our health.

The Texas Tribune

Power plant expansion tied to Bitcoin mining faces backlash in rural Hood County

Granbury residents say a noisy Bitcoin mine keeps them up at night. Now a plan to expand the power plant that fuels the mine is drawing opposition over pollution concerns.

The Conversation

Nigeria is the world’s 2nd biggest plastic polluter: expert insights into the crisis

Plastic pollution is a major problem in Nigeria.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Harris comes out swinging in presidential debate

Kamala Harris kept Donald Trump on the defensive as he devolved into bizarre and false tangents about crowd sizes, abortion and immigration. Plus: how to get a better night’s sleep

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The Guardian - US

A coal plant bulldozed an Ohio town displacing residents. Now its owners include a big Trump donor

Gavin coal plant, now part-owned by Blackstone whose CEO backs Trump, bought Cheshire in 2002 to move people en masse. Two decades later, locals recall its noxious fumes

The Independent UK

EPA says Vermont fails to comply with Clean Water Act through inadequate regulation of some farms

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says flaws in a Vermont program are preventing the state from adequately controlling phosphorus discharges from certain farms, which contribute to severe water quality problems in Lake Champlain and other bodies of water

The Conversation

Medieval theology has an old take on a new problem − AI responsibility

A self-driving taxi has no passengers, so it parks itself in a lot to reduce congestion and air pollution. After being hailed, the taxi heads out to pick up its passenger – and tragically strikes a pedestrian in a crosswalk on its way.

Medical Daily

Excessive Exposure To Night Light Linked To Higher Risk Of Alzheimer's: Study

Excessive light pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer's in both older and younger adults. For those under 65, nighttime light exposure poses a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to many other known factors.

The Guardian - US

Most US voters say plastics industry should be held responsible for recycling claims – report

Even a majority of Republicans support efforts to hold manufacturers accountable for allegedly deceptive claims

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan’s Ulez expansion ‘failed to lower pollution levels’, report claims

City Hall maintains its own research proves the scheme is working ‘even better than expected’

The Guardian - UK

‘Citizen scientists’ to check UK rivers for sewage and pollution

Big River Watch scheme asks general public to help monitor state of rivers after years of deregulation

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