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Sargasso Sea Faces Unprecedented Threats From Climate Change And Pollution

Explore the unique ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea, its historical significance, and the threats it faces from pollution and climate change.

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Emissions from Australian coal-fired power stations rise as wind and hydro dip

More electricity demand and lower than usual generation from two renewable sources raises questions about climate targets

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Living in Delhi? One might lose 12 years due to this silent killer

Delhi's air pollution, a scary topic to unfold, is not just an environmental issue; it's a public health emergency that could instantly reduce the life expectancy of its residents by as much as 12 years. According to the latest Air Quality Life Index 2024 report by the Energy Policy Institute…

The Times of India

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Aquatic life under threat as pollution and warmer waters wreak havoc

Research makes clear that the problem caused by sewage and climate change is more urgent than previously thought

The Guardian - UK

Understanding how human activity impacts zooplankton is essential for managing and protecting lakewater

Freshwater ecosystems are impacted by human activities, including climate change, pollution and invasive species.

The Conversation

Major Challenge To EPA's Enforcement Will Be Heard By Supreme Court In October

San Francisco is challenging Clean Water Act regulations for wastewater discharges into the Pacific Ocean.

International Business Times

Athens Faces New Dangers As Forest Fires Edge Closer

With the smell still lingering in its suburbs after Greece's worst wildfire this year, floods and pollution now threaten Athens, experts say.

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The new climate stripes? How creativity can inspire environmental action

Without context, vast numbers are meaningless. Data can be incredibly dry, abstract and difficult to visualise. But sometimes scientists find clever ways of presenting complex information in creative, eye-catching and more tangible forms.

The Conversation

London ranks second in world for preventing heart disease thanks to Ulez and junk food ads ban on Tube

The UK capital’s efforts to combat air pollution and boost ‘active travel’ have been applauded in a new global ‘City Heartbeat Index’

Evening Standard

South Asia Air Pollution Fell In 2022, But Remains Major Killer: Report

A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution, with favourable weather a likely factor, a new report said Wednesday.

International Business Times

The leading alternative to GDP is languishing over a technical disagreement – with grave potential consequences

Many commentators believe that the world should move away from measuring economic success in terms of GDP growth. Yes, growth has brought prosperity and untold riches, but it has had significant negative side effects for the planet, including climate change, pollution and species extinction. None of these are captured in…

The Conversation

Point of Change review – how the arrival ‘surf explorers’ altered a tiny Indian Ocean paradise

Rebecca Coley’s documentary shows how Australian surfers found peace and perfect tubular waves on Nias – and led inevitably to boatloads of tourists and pollution

The Guardian - UK

Sweet side of waste: sugarcane turned into packaging

A team of Australian scientists has developed bio-packaging from agricultural waste that preserves the shelf life of food while reducing plastic pollution.

AAP

Danger of pollution from Scottish factory after company wins court battle

TOXIC lead pollution from a chipboard factory near Stirling could increase sharply after its operators won a five-year legal battle, the Scottish…

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Pacific nations aren’t asking for favours. They just want Australia to meet the moment on climate justice

Australia must urgently halt new fossil fuel projects and scale up investment in renewable energies such as solar and wind

The Guardian - US

Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors

The Chips and Science Act has led to a production boom but experts say it could generate huge amounts of toxic waste

International Business Times

Experts Meet As Final Global Plastic Treaty Talks Near

With months until crunch talks on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution, experts are meeting in Bangkok to discuss financing options and problematic plastics.

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Frozen continent vulnerable to invasive hitchhikers

Antarctica could be under threat from the arrival of non-native species and marine pollution from Southern Hemisphere landmasses, say Australian researchers.

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The Conversation

These colourful diagrams show how air quality has changed in over 100 countries around the world since 1850

Air pollution is an unseen menace that poses a major threat to human health and the climate. We have created the air quality stripes, a visual tool that captures global air pollution trends, to bring this hidden threat into sharp focus.

The Guardian - UK

Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

A new way to visualise air quality dating back to 1850 may force governments to take action, scientists say

Latin Times

Chevron's move to Houston raises alarms over air pollution impact on Latino communities

The move from California to Houston has caused concern among environmental advocates

Newcastle Herald

Call for tougher environmental regulation of coal mining industry

EPA seeks community input as part of coal mine regulation review

The Conversation

Rafts of garbage, kelp and other debris could transport alien invaders to a warming Antarctica

The remote icy wilderness at the bottom of the world is exposed to pollution and foreign organisms on floating ocean debris.

Capital & Main

In This Tiny New Mexico Town, the Air Quality Is Worse Than in Downtown L.A.

The data is clear: The village of Loving in the Permian Basin has been hit hard by waves of pollutants from Big Oil, yet the EPA hasn't acted to force a cleanup.

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Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations Underway Amid Controversy

Criticism arises over lack of inclusivity in international treaty negotiations on plastic pollution in Bangkok.

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