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'I feel my eyes burn': Thailand says stay indoors as air pollution spikes

Air pollution in Bangkok and neighbouring Thai provinces spiked past safe levels on Thursday, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

Reuters

Seven plants that can help beat mould, according to experts

Mould in the home is caused by excess humidity

Wales Online

Log burner owners in England risk £300 fine after rule change

People could even face criminal records if they fail to comply

Wales Online

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Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution

People from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high court

The Guardian - UK

‘A serious threat’: calls grow for urgent review of England’s wood-burning stoves

Government plan to educate owners and encourage fines not enough to effectively tackle air pollution

The Guardian - UK

Outrage as Nazi swastika symbol sprayed in graffiti attacking Newcastle Clean Air Zone tolls

The offensive graffiti was spotted on Wednesday on one of the main routes into Newcastle city centre, two days after the launch of the Clean Air Zone

Chronicle Live

SCGC plans to develop plant-based plastics plant

SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) is preparing to jointly develop a bio-based ethylene factory in Thailand to produce plastic materials made from plants, as part of efforts to focus more on eco-friendly manufacturing.

Bangkok Post

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Environmental advocates push feds to investigate Texas’ enforcement of water quality

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to investigate allegations that the state is failing to enforce the Clean Water Act. Environmentalists say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s system of issuing permits has made it too easy for industries to contaminate rivers, lakes and estuaries.

The Texas Tribune

Co Down wastewater works face upgrade call amid pollution concerns for shellfish

"Many community groups and fishermen in the area are concerned"

Belfast Live

Study reveals links between UK air pollution and mental ill-health

Researchers find long-term exposure to even relatively low levels raises risk of depression and anxiety

The Guardian - UK

'Toxic' barge leaves village stinking of rotten eggs after sinking during storm

The barge, which served a fish farm off Portree, the Isle of Skye, was damaged during Storm Arwen in November 2021 and lay underwater there for more than 12 months

Daily Mirror

‘Toxic’ barge that sank more than a year ago is still beached in a scenic bay

The barge was damaged during Storm Arwen in November 2021

The Independent UK

What is the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023? Greenpeace criticises government plan

The Government’s optimistic environmental plan has received some criticism.

Evening Standard

Newcastle Clean Air Zone: Full list of local and national exemptions and how to apply

While some vehicles can face a charge of up to £50 a day, not all motorists will have to pay the pollution toll

Chronicle Live

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Seychelles is becoming overwhelmed by marine plastic – we now know where it comes from

More than 1,000km southwest of Mahé, the main inhabited island in Seychelles, lies a ring of coral islands called the Aldabra Atoll. The islands are a Unesco world heritage site and support a huge diversity of marine species including manta rays and tiger sharks. The atoll is also a breeding…

Chronicle Live

Map of Newcastle Clean Air Zone as it comes into effect

The Clean Air Zone began this week, charging high-polluting vehicles to enter into Newcastle

Bangkok Post

Dust levels unsafe in 53 provinces, including Bangkok

PM2.5 dust levels above the safe limit of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre were reported in 53 provinces across the country, including Bangkok and its suburbs, on Wednesday morning.

ABC News

Victoria's single-use plastic ban starts today, but experts worry it does not go far enough

Changes include prohibiting the supply and sale of plastic straws, cutlery, plates, drink-stirrers and cotton bud sticks, bringing Victoria into line with most other states.

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The Guardian - UK

Thérèse Coffey admits UK can’t achieve air pollution target advised by experts

Environment secretary sets lower 10-year objective for cleaner air but researchers say their goal is reachable with stronger action

The Guardian - UK

Water firms in England urged to upgrade sewage works for new homes

Campaigners in Oxfordshire, Cotwolds and Cumbria say houses should not be occupied until systems can cope

The Guardian - US

These homes replaced their gas stoves – and saw a huge drop in indoor pollution

Pilot program in the Bronx, New York, found striking differences in the levels of harmful indoor chemicals after the switch

Tribune News Service

Biden blocks Pebble gold mine in salmon-rich area of Alaska

The Biden administration banned the dumping of mining waste near Bristol Bay, Alaska, issuing a decree that thwarts longstanding plans to extract gold, copper and molybdenum because of potential harm to the region’s thriving sockeye salmon industry.

Evening Standard

‘Killer pollution’ contaminating playgrounds, peer warns

The Government has been criticised for allowing “killer pollution” to contaminate playgrounds by not being ambitious enough with air quality targets.

The Independent UK

Piers Morgan branded ‘hypocrite’ after complaining about London air pollution

The presenter lives in one of the most polluted boroughs in the capital

The Conversation

Plastic pollution in Nigeria: whose job is it to clean up the mess?

Take a walk or drive through the streets of most Nigerian cities, and you will see plastic waste everywhere. The country’s rivers, lakes and ocean are also full of discarded plastic. Nigeria is estimated to generate about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Plastic accounts for 15% of the…

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