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5 causes of baldness in men and how to treat it

Hair is considered as one of the most defining aspects of human appearance, which is why it is also called crowning glory. But nowadays most people, especially youngsters are experiencing hair fall or hair thinning or a receding hairline. This loss can be attributed to genetics, hormonal patterns, diet, environmental…

The Times of India

Vets urged to cut pesticide flea treatments amid river pollution fears

Pet owners risk contaminating their hands with neurotoxins for at least 28 days after application, scientists find

The Guardian - UK

‘Smoking gun proof’: fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954, documents show

Documents show industry-backed Air Pollution Foundation uncovered the severe harm climate change would wreak

The Guardian - US

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Babies exposed to polluted air in womb at higher risk of respiratory illness - study

Scientists call for drastic reduction of air pollution to protect newborns from severe illness

Evening Standard

83% of English rivers have evidence of high pollution from sewage and agriculture

Exclusive: Hundreds of anglers take part in UK’s largest citizen science water-testing project

The Guardian - UK

EU will force cosmetic companies to pay to reduce micropollutants

Draft rules follow the ‘polluter pays principle’ and will mean companies cover 80% of extra clean-up costs

The Guardian - UK

Jal Shakti Ministry asks Kerala government to take steps to check faecal contamination of groundwater

The Jal Shakti Ministry has asked the Kerala government to submit a report on groundwater pollution due to increased faecal coliform concentration, suggesting the adoption of the Hybrid Annuity Model for sewage treatment plants.

The Hindu

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Trawling the sea worsens climate change

One of the least discussed factors of global heating is trawling the seafloor. It's also one of the easiest to stop

Salon

A North Carolina PFAS factory claims its emissions fell by 99.99%. A Guardian test reveals otherwise

Chemours and state regulators say the Fayetteville Works plant has reduced air emissions, but we found levels of ‘forever chemicals’ as much as 30 times higher than state tests

The Guardian - US

New study reveals the best trees for reducing air pollution – and the results will surprise you

Research shows the best trees for improving air quality in towns and cities aren't the ones you might expect

Homes & Gardens

Yatnal’s sugar factory paid ₹1.5 crore fine to Union government for non-compliance of environment norms, says Eshwar Khandre

Dismissing allegations by the BJP leader and Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal that a closure notice issued by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) for a sugar factory operated by Siddhasiri Souharda Sahakari Niyamit (SSSN), run by a co-operative bank of which he is president, Minister for Forests, Ecology…

The Hindu

Domestic wood burners having a deadly impact in outside areas

Deaths due to wood-burning stoves are comparable to those of ‘black summer’ bushfires, says Australian study

The Guardian - UK

Canadian tar sands pollution is up to 6,300% higher than reported, study finds

Call for companies to ‘clean up their mess’ as Athabasca oil sands emissions vastly exceed industry-reported levels

The Guardian - UK

Mother of girl whose death was linked to air pollution sues UK government

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah opens claim against environment, health and transport departments in pursuit of ‘right to clean air’

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The Hindu

On the road again

Delays in widening National Highway 66 in Kerala have caused commuter fatigue and pollution hazards, leading to angsty residents and travelers.

The Guardian - US

Babies born in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ weigh less at birth, more likely to be preterm – report

Researchers find that newborns in notorious industrial corridor experience low birth weight at three times the national average

The Hindu

NGT directs T.N. govt. to collect fee for immersing Vinayaka idols in waterbodies under the ‘polluters pay’ principle

NGT directs Tamil Nadu to fix fees for idol immersion in waterbodies to ensure pollution responsibility.

The Guardian - UK

Minister vows to end water firms’ pollution self-monitoring in England

Environment secretary, Steve Barclay, tells firms he will toughen regulatory approach but gives no timescale

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Salon

What exactly is "Veganuary?"

"These health benefits increase as people eat fewer animal products"

The Guardian - UK

Huge loss of invertebrates detected in stream feeding into Windermere

Campaigners say 76% decline in riverfly species’ abundance at Cunsey Beck is being caused by sewage discharges

The Hindu

TNPCB urges producers and recyclers of e-waste to register on EPR portal

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board mandates registration for electronic waste entities and encourages public reporting of illegal activities.

The Hindu

2 workers killed in mishap in Humnabad industrial area in Karnataka

Bidar Deputy Commissioner Govinda Reddy said that the exact cause of death would be ascertained only after an investigation by officers of the Factories and Boilers and Pollution Control Board.

The Guardian - UK

The UK environmental protections dropped since Brexit

The scale of the law changes means environmental legislation in the UK is facing death by a thousand cuts

The Guardian - AU

Swimmers told to avoid several popular Sydney beaches due to stormwater pollution

Red warning issued for 26 swimming spots including Balmoral Baths and Parsley Bay due to high contamination levels

The Hindu

Irrigation Dept mulling tourist restriction into Malampuzha catchment areas

The Irrigation Department will soon restrict the entry of people into the catchment areas of Malampuzha reservoir. Uncontrolled access to catchment areas for local tourists has led to an increased level of plastic pollution in the backyards of the reservoir.

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