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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 Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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.

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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.

Medical Daily

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

The Guardian - US

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’

Evening Standard

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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Excessive Light Pollution At Night Linked To Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Exposure to outdoor light after dark could increase the prevalence of dementia more than many other risk factors.

Zenger

Sargasso Sea Faces Ecological Crisis Due To Human Impact.

Explore the unique ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea, a vital habitat for marine life facing threats from pollution and climate change.

Top News

Global Plastic Pollution Study Reveals Alarming Findings

Study by University of Leeds reveals global plastic pollution crisis, emphasizing need for improved waste management practices.

International Business Times

Burning Trash A Major Source Of Plastic Pollution: Study

Burning plastic in dumps and open fires is as big a problem for the planet as littering, scientists said Wednesday in a detailed new assessment of how plastic enters the environment.

The Independent UK

World pumps out 57 million tons of plastic pollution yearly and most comes in Global South

A new study finds that every year people create 57 million tons of plastic pollution

France 24

Drowning in rubbish: Easter Island leads the fight against plastic pollution

Located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, more than 3,600 kilometres off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is best known for its Moai statues. These ancient megalithic figures bear witness to the transformation of the island, which is becoming increasingly polluted by plastic waste. According to researchers, around…

The Conversation

City light pollution is shrinking spiders’ brains

As darkness falls, the nocturnal half of the animal kingdom starts its day. Nocturnal species are perfectly adapted to navigate and survive the dark of night that has existed for countless millions of years.

The Guardian - AU

Light pollution is shrinking the brains of city-dwelling spiders, study says

Research into juvenile garden orb weaving spiders in Melbourne shows light reduced their ability to climb and hunt

The Guardian - AU

Let’s be honest: Australia’s claim to have cut climate pollution isn’t as good as it seems

Take renewable energy out of the equation and there isn’t much else expected to reduce fossil fuel use this side of 2030

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