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Wickham Toxic shock: Ampol fuel contamination zone extended again

Ampol's Wickham fuel storage terminal's reputation as one of the Hunter's most toxic sites has been reinforced with the second extension of its contamination footprint in seven years.

Newcastle Herald

Experts highlight Continuous Emission Monitoring System in pollution monitoring system

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) in partnership with International Centre for Sustainable Carbon (a technology collaboration arm under International Energy Agency), UK and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW, Delhi) has organized a workshop on Advanced Level Training-Best Practices and Handling of Continuous Emission Monitoring…

The Times of India

Glasgow M8 'green' barrier at school to protect children from pollution

It is one of a large number of green space and infrastructure projects rolling out in the Anderston, city and Yorkhill area following council funding.

Glasgow Live

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School run mistake in the winter can see you fined up to £80

11% of parents admit to breaking the rules

Wales Online

Commentary: The military must take responsibility for ‘forever chemicals’

Since the early 20th century, the U.S. military’s negligent use, storage and disposal of harmful chemical substances on its bases has exposed countless troops to severe health hazards. One example is Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina, where toxic contamination went unnoticed for several decades until measures…

Tribune News Service

Ask the Pediatrician: What changes can families make to mitigate the effects of climate change?

Q: The news about climate change is overwhelming. Are there steps average people can take that actually make a difference?

Tribune News Service

Delhi records 'very poor' air quality

NEW DELHI: Air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Sunday with the 24-hour Air Quality Index settling at 314, according to Central Pollution Control Board data.

The Times of India

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Sea foam put under the microscope to determine if it is safe to touch

Sea foam is the ocean's bubble bath, but is it safe? CSIRO algae scientist Anusuya Willis takes us into her lab to put it under the microscope.

ABC News

Research investigates airborne PFAS pollution in Williamtown

Researchers are using the Williamtown Red Zone to study how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances can travel in the air.

Newcastle Herald

‘Thousands of livelihoods destroyed’ after masses of fish die in Kenya's Lake Victoria

Kenyan fish cage farmers in Lake Victoria have suffered enormous losses following the death of their fish stock in early November, which experts have attributed to upwelling and pollution. Images circulating online and sent to us by our Observers show thousands of lifeless fish in cages in Lake Victoria. More…

France 24

Congress promises to control pollution, double MCD's income in manifesto

NEW DELHI: Controlling pollution, doubling the income of municipalities and clearing all three landfill sites in Delhi are among the top priorities of the Congress for the upcoming MCD elections in its manifesto released on Saturday.

The Times of India

The Leeds city centre road dubbed 'most polluted street in the UK'

'Leeds was one of several cities whose air quality exceeded the recommended level suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO)'

Leeds Live

EPA orders Ohio power plant to stop dumping toxic coal ash

In a major action to address toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants, the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered an Ohio utility to stop dumping dangerous coal ash into unlined storage ponds and speed cleanup of the site

The Independent UK

Two young Canberrans bring unique experiences to Parliament House

Young, fresh faces head to the house on the hill

The Canberra Times

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Texans affected by pollution from concrete plants push state agency to tighten regulations

As the state’s environmental agency weighs new pollution limits on the plants, several lawmakers have filed bills that would put new restrictions on the facilities, which spew pollutants into mostly low-income neighborhoods.

Liverpool Echo

Warning as new team patrolling streets can hand out £150 litter fines

The team will be patrolling streets across the borough every day

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Why governments need to send everyone washing-machine filters — and fast

An environmental crisis is brewing in your washing machine.

The Guardian - UK

Pollutionwatch: how ‘school streets’ cut children’s exposure to toxic air

Studies show reducing traffic flow around schools can significantly reduce levels of nitrogen dioxide

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EPA puts Metropolitan coal mine on notice for repeated pollution spills into Royal National Park

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is reviewing the licence of the Metropolitan coal mine following repeated incidents of coal pollution spilling into waterways in the Royal National Park.

Daily Record

Plumber left gobsmacked after discovering bizarre 'alien' fungus blocking client's toilet

The man took to Reddit to post an image of the strange brown growth that was stopping his customer's toilet from flushing and experts have been left debating with one another as to what it is.

Evening Standard

More than half against Ulez expansion says poll — but Sadiq Khan calls it ‘misleading’

London Mayor claims survey falsely said that the Ulez was being expanded to raise revenue for TfL

Chronicle Live

Newcastle Clean Air Zone: Who will be exempt from pollution tolls and how to apply

Applications open next week for vehicle owners to apply for exemptions, with residents and businesses in the city centre eligible to avoid the tolls

Evening Standard

Number of London children being admitted to hospital with asthma rises 64% in a year

The number of children being admitted to hospital with asthma in London has risen by 64 per cent in a year, according to new analysis, as Mayor Sadiq Khan vowed to clean up the capital's "filthy" air.

The Conversation

Air pollution cools climate more than expected – this makes cutting carbon emissions more urgent

Air pollutants kill around seven million people every year. Much of this pollution is tiny particles suspended in the air which, when inhaled, can cause people to develop heart and lung diseases, as well as cancer.

Salon

Corporations have co-opted climate talks

COP27 is covered with logos. But that's just the start of companies' influence.

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