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Shell agrees to pay $10 million for air pollution at massive new Pennsylvania petrochemical plant

Shell has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve allegations that it polluted the air around its massive new petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania

The Independent UK

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million tonnes of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tonnes ending up in our oceans. These plastics break down into harmful microplastic particles so small they can be…

The Conversation

Thailand Clean Air Network needs you

The Thailand Clean Air Network (Thailand CAN) has launched a video campaign titled #TheAirYouBreatheMatters to raise public awareness of the impact of air pollution and garner support for draft legislation, that once implemented, will hold polluters accountable.

Bangkok Post

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Chemical cocktails polluting lakes and rivers - including The Irwell and Mersey in Greater Manchester

The Irwell at Salford University in top ten for rivers with highest level of chemicals

Manchester Evening News

Proposal for new Dunmurry residential development at site of public bar facing criticism

Locals fear over-shadowing, anti-social behaviour, pollution and traffic congestion

Belfast Live

New Mexico, ‘Climate Champ’ Governor Sued for Oil and Gas Failures

Lawsuit argues the state is not equally upholding environmental protections enshrined in its constitution.

Capital & Main

Plastic waste puts millions of world’s poorest at higher risk from floods

More than 200 million face more intense and frequent floods due to plastic pollution blocking drainage systems, report finds

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Severn Trent dividend exceeds £260m amid rising anger over sewage pollution

Investor payout comes as company posts small profit increase and forecasts strong earnings growth

The Guardian - UK

Parisian metro users exposed to excessive pollution, study warns

Commuters using Paris's underground system risk being exposed to high levels of fine particle pollution, a study has found. Transport company RATP contests the findings.

Radio France Internationale

Recycled plastic can be more toxic and is no fix for pollution, Greenpeace warns

Campaign group says plastics are incompatible with circular economy as countries prepare for treaty talks

The Guardian - UK

Stevenson Expressway road-widening plans have some in Little Village worried air pollution will get worse

Little Village residents, already exposed to high levels of air pollution, fear that a legislative plan that would add lanes, paid for with private funding, would worsen health risks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chris Packham wants unity in battle for animal rights as he's unveiled as new RSPCA bossHmNKe1xR

The Springwatch presenter said now is a critical moment for wildlife and pets amid increased pollution and the cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror

Cholera in South Africa: a symptom of two decades of continued sewage pollution and neglect

South Africans have expressed outrage at the deaths of at least 15 residents of Hammanskraal, in the city of Tshwane. The deaths were caused by cholera – a diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria. The disease can be fatal if left untreated. The bacteria produces a toxin in the…

The Conversation

Eco-designer shows off biodegradable wedding dress at Chelsea flower show

Zena Holloway, who as an ocean photographer saw impact of pollution, weaves dresses out of wheatgrass roots

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NSW gold mine investigated for dust pollution

The NSW environmental watchdog has requested a health risk analysis to determine if dust from a gold mine near Orange is impacting the community.

The Guardian - AU

NSW EPA launches investigation into Cadia goldmine after blood tests show metal contamination

Newcrest Cadia Holdings has until Tuesday to respond to the draft pollution notice

AAP

Aussies urged to triple bus, train, bike and hike trips

Australians will need to walk, cycle and catch more trains to significantly cut emissions by 2030 and cannot do it with electric cars alone, a report warns.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Minister calls for integrated approach to achieve ‘LiFE Mission’ goals

Minister for Energy and Environment Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy has welcomed the Centre’s initiative ‘Mission LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment), an India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and community action to protect and preserve the environment. Responding to a detailed explanation about the mission by Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand…

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Nearly 2 million in Illinois live near warehouses shrouded by truck pollution

With more than 2,400 warehouses across the state, surrounding neighborhoods face heightened pollution risks, a study shows, blaming online shopping and redlining’s legacy.

AFP

Gulf oil giants turn to start-ups in carbon-capture bid

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - Faced with mounting pressure over planet-heating pollution, Gulf Arab energy giants are turning to humble tech start-ups as they search for ways to remove emissions while keeping oil flowing.

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan: ‘I lost my mojo. I wasn’t so sparky. Without a doubt, I was suffering with PTSD’

Standing up against Trump and fighting against air pollution has made Sadiq Khan a target for the far right. He talks death threats, the toll on his mental health – and why he wants six terms as London mayor. Plus exclusive extract from his new book

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: warning to ministers over privatised water kept secret since 2002

Author calls for disclosure of his report that ‘shows why private equity dominance in England has proved so disastrous’

Capital & Main

Colorado’s Big Push on Electric Vehicles Gets Boost From Federal Funds, But It’s Got a Long Way to Go

Though the state is set to spend plenty in effort to meet the goals of its emissions reduction plan, more permanent solutions seem far off.

Evening Standard

Dyson Zone in-depth review: do the strange-looking air purifying headphones live up to the hype?

Designed to wage war against both noise and air pollution, is Dyson’s latest wearable a revolution in personal tech?

Evening Standard

How does air pollution affect health? Reducing dementia risk should be part of clean air strategies

Emerging research indicates exposure to high levels of air pollution at critical points in people’s lives is detrimental to brain health

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