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How air pollution harms the brain

Air pollution doesn't just harm your lungs and skin — new research shows it also harms the brain

Salon

Toilets spew invisible aerosol plumes with every flush – here's the proof, captured by high-powered lasers

Every time you flush a toilet, it releases plumes of tiny water droplets into the air around you. These droplets, called aerosol plumes, can spread pathogens from human waste and expose people in public restrooms to contagious diseases.

The Conversation

‘Eco’ wood burners produce 450 times more pollution than gas heating – report

Report from chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty finds air pollution kills up to 36,000 people a year in England

The Guardian - UK

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Scottish Water to phase out peat burning by tenants on grouse moors

SCOTTISH Water has confirmed that it will phase out the burning of peatlands on its properties.

The National (Scotland)

Concerning footage shows seal floating on dumped mattress in Dublin Bay

The seal can be seen floating on the mattress surrounded by rubbish in the water despite activists having only recently cleaned the area

Dublin Live

Local air regulators say it’s impossible to meet smog standards without federal help

LOS ANGELES — Southern California air regulators have approved a sweeping plan to reduce pollution in the nation’s smoggiest region within the next two decades, but say they cannot meet national air quality standards without federal action.

Los Angeles Times

Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' For Fifth Day Straight; AQI At 323

In the Delhi University area, the quality of the air was recorded as 'very poor' at 341 and the Pusa area at 312.Read on for details:

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Hazy days to diminish 10% if new PM2.5 measures pan out

The Department of Pollution Control aims to reduce the number of heavily polluted days in metropolitan Bangkok and 17 northern provinces by 10% next year by strictly controlling sources of PM2.5 fine dust.

Bangkok Post

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

The first round of negotiations on a global plastics treaty ended on Friday with agreement to end plastic pollution but a split on whether goals and efforts should be global and mandatory, or voluntary and country-led.

Reuters

What is Ella’s Law? Sadiq Khan apologises to family whose daughter was killed by air pollution

Ella, who lived near the South Circular Road in Lewisham, south-east London, died after an asthma attack in 2013, caused by excessive levels of air pollution

Evening Standard

The optimistic change in air quality on Cardiff's most polluted streets

Latest figures show, on average, vehicle traffic is at 80% of pre-pandemic levels in Cardiff

Wales Online

Negotiations begin for a global treaty on plastic pollution

On Friday afternoon more than 2,000 experts will wrap up a week of negotiations on plastic pollution at one of the largest global gatherings ever to address what even industry leaders in plastics say is a crisis

The Independent UK

Toxic air: New ‘Ella Bill’ to enshrine right to clean air backed by Lords

The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, also known as Ella’s Law, is named after Ella Adoo Kissi-Debrah

Evening Standard

Denver gets go-ahead from EPA after progress on lead pipes

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday approved a nearly $700 million plan to remove all lead water pipes in the Denver region, saying the local water utility’s approach for reducing lead levels is succeedings and making swift progress

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ABS finds saltmarshes sequestered 10m tonnes of carbon in 2021

In the past the coastal ecosystems have been viewed as wastelands, but a NSW agency says they can absorb eight times as much carbon as "land-based" forests and farmers are joining the effort to preserve them.

Inverse

An overlooked public health issue could contribute to stillbirths, research says

New research suggests air pollution is linked to nearly 40 percent of stillbirths in 137 countries around the world.

The Independent UK

Coffey ‘disappointed’ if delayed environment targets not published by Christmas

The Government came under fire for missing the deadline to publish legally binding targets on tackling air and water pollution.

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Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' As Winter Knocks On National Capital

The onset of winter and deteriorated air quality meant that the national capital was seen covered in a layer of smog this morning. Read on for details:

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The Independent UK

Mine opponents to ask Minnesota Supreme Court to void permit

The Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday on an attempt by environmental groups to cancel a key permit for the long-stalled PolyMet copper-nickel mine

The Independent UK

Peers question Environment Agency on ‘leaked guidance on reducing sewage checks’

A House of Lords Committee has written to the agency’s chief executive Sir James Bevan asking about a reported change in guidance.

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution linked to almost a million stillbirths a year

First global analysis follows discovery of toxic pollution particles in lungs and brains of foetuses

The Guardian - UK

Big polluters given almost €100bn in free carbon permits by EU

Free allowances ‘in direct contradiction with the polluter pays principle’, WWF report says

Evening Standard

What was the Great Smog of London? 70th anniversary of historic pollution

The toxic Great Smog of London caused five days of disruption and thousands of deaths.

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan, Sir Chris Whitty join public health leaders for air pollution talks

The move comes a week after Mr Khan announced the extension of London’s ultra-low emission zone.

Birmingham Post

Bristol clean air zone comes into force with businesses urged to apply for financial support

The clean air zone is aimed at reducing traffic pollution in Bristol city centre, with buses and coaches facing a cost of £100 a day

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