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Taylor Swift concerts to go ahead in Sydney despite asbestos testing at Olympic Park precinct

Environment minister says authorities are testing mulch in the area but any issues would be resolved before pop star’s sold-out shows at Accor Stadium

The Guardian - AU

Logging backflip 'won't save gliders from extinction'

Scientists and conservation groups say a backflip by the NSW environmental watchdog will do little to shield greater gliders from the effects of logging.

AAP

Asbestos crisis hits Sydney as hazardous material found in mulch at parks and schools

More than 20 sites contaminated with asbestos-laden mulch, forcing school closures and the cancellation of a Mardi Gras celebration

The Guardian - AU

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EPA 'not aware' of asbestos-tainted mulch in Hunter as concern spreads

Local councils say they make most of their own mulch.

Newcastle Herald

Chemical banned on edible plants found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats

A recent study found that the banned chemical chlormequat has been detected in popular breakfast cereals like Cheerios and Quaker Oats. Approximately 80% o...

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Dutton says reports of WA boat arrival ‘disturbing’; Barnaby Joyce denies drinking problem – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won't stop shows

Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal.

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‘A lot higher than we expected’: Russian arms production worries Europe’s war planners

Moscow has massively ramped up its industry, giving it advantages in Ukraine and leading to a redistribution of wealth

The Guardian - UK

Biden's trip to East Palestine could amplify campaign message - Roll Call

President Joe Biden will visit East Palestine, Ohio, Friday afternoon, nearly a year after the tragic Norfolk Southern train derailment.

Roll Call

In Rafah, we sit in flimsy tents as the bombs fall. There is no escape: we can only wait for the worst

I work in mental health, but nothing could have prepared me for this feeling of mass hopelessness – frozen in place, seeing no way out, says Palestinian doctor Bahzad Al-Akhras

The Guardian - UK

What will Spain look like when it runs out of water? Barcelona is giving us a glimpse

Angry farmers, worried tourism workers and unprepared politicians – Catalonia is on the frontline of a drought-stricken future, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Sydney asbestos crisis: largest EPA probe ever with hundreds of sites potentially contaminated

More than 130 people working on criminal investigation into mulch supplied by Greenlife Resource Recovery found to contain asbestos

The Guardian - AU

Lawmakers Urge EPA to Scrap Manure Emissions Reporting Rule

Lawmakers in the United States are urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to abandon a rule that would require farms to report manure emissions.

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EU told Slovakia that its reforms risked ‘irreparable damage’ to rule of law

Warnings about legislation scrapping anti-corruption office and lowering penalties were ignored

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The Guardian - AU

Asbestos in Sydney mulch: what are the regulations and should they be tougher?

Contaminated batches of the landscaping product have been found across the city. We examine the rules for suppliers and whether NSW compliance measures are strict enough

The Guardian - AU

NSW environment watchdog investigating asbestos ‘concerned’ about mulch sold throughout 2023

Exclusive: EPA also exploring recall of mulch products made by Greenlife Resource Recovery

The Guardian - AU

NSW opposition calls for central register of sites under investigation amid asbestos crisis

Environment spokesperson Kellie Sloane says park users should not hear about potential contamination through the media

AAP

Asbestos kills off Mardi Gras fair, shutters school

Asbestos-tainted mulch is to blame for the closure of a primary school in Sydney's southwest and the cancellation of a major Mardi Gras festival event.

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Pakistan election: PTI joins religious parties, PPP backs rival PMLN

Two leading parties announce separate coalition plans to help secure a majority needed after Pakistan’s contested polls.

The Guardian - AU

More than 30 parks across Sydney to be urgently tested for asbestos as residents urged to avoid mulched areas

City of Sydney announces testing of 32 parks as residents warned about potential asbestos contamination in mulch amid growing crisis

The Guardian - UK

Crisis in Hungarian politics is exposing Orbán’s vulnerabilities. Will it sway undecided voters?

President’s resignation shines light on gap between government’s behaviour and rhetoric as country prepares for local and European elections

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A Sydney School, Hospital And Multiple Parks Are Contaminated With ‘Highly Dangerous’ Asbestos

A park in Sydney's Surry Hills has been temporarily closed after a highly dangerous form of asbestos was found in recycled mulch.

The Guardian - AU

Company that supplied mulch found to contain asbestos mounts legal challenge against NSW ban

Exclusive: Greenlife Resource Recovery fights environment watchdog order to stop selling mulch amid asbestos investigation

Texas Observer

Port Arthur’s 30-Year Fight for Environmental Justice

30 years after a landmark executive order, a report from the booming Southeast Texas petrochemical corridor of Port Arthur and Beaumont.

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2024 U.S. Electric Car EPA Range, Ranked Lowest To Highest

Range is one of the most important factors when it comes to all-electric cars. Let's take a look at the EPA range of every EV on sale in the U.S. in 2024.

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