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Haze pollution forced several schools in Bangkok to close on Friday as the Public Health Ministry reported more than 370,000 patients had suffered from illnesses caused by inhaling ultra-fine dust particles (PM2.5).

Bangkok Post

Manchin teams up with Cruz on gas stoves

Fossil fuel-backed lawmakers are fighting a nonexistent proposal to ban gas stoves

Salon

Air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of depression and anxiety, says new study

The study identified 13,131 cases of depression and 15,835 of anxiety caused by pollution.

Evening Standard

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Councils say they lack funds to enforce stricter limits on wood burners

Local authorities say policing government’s new standards on smoke pollution is beyond their means

The Guardian - UK

PM2.5 haze to stay until next week

People living in 17 provinces in the North and Bangkok will continue to experience haze pollution until the middle of next week, according to the Pollution Control Department (PCD).

Bangkok Post

Council tells CAZ drivers at Asda Bedminster they won't be fined, then fines them

It is unclear how many drivers have been fined after following the council advice, but some are facing multiple penalties

Bristol Post

Over 11,000 Nigerians file complaint against oil giant Shell over pollution

In tonight's edition: More than 11,000 Nigerians sue oil giant Shell over pollution, damage caused by oil spills and loss of livelihood. Also, we speak to Kyle Walter, Head of US Investigations at Logically, about Russia's social media campaign to push pro-Kremlin messages on the continent. Finally, South Sudan gears…

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The world’s first environmental clean-up happened 400 million years ago

One of the biggest environmental challenges today is to treat land that is contaminated by toxic elements from industrial activity, elements like arsenic, antimony and tungsten.

The Conversation

Why Chess players play worse in cities

A study in Netherlands analysed 30,000 chess moves by 121 players in varying conditions of air quality

The Independent UK

New log burner rules could land households with £300 fines and even criminal records

The new rules, which are part of the Government's 25-year environmental plan, cover a majority of England's towns and cities

Chronicle Live

'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

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

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‘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

Chronicle Live

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

Bangkok Post

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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

'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

The Independent UK

‘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

Evening Standard

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

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

Chronicle Live

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

The Conversation

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…

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