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Friday briefing: Why recycling plastic may not be as good for the planet as we thought

In today’s newsletter: a new report finds that recycling plastic is not an adequate solution to the pollution crisis. What should we do instead?

The Guardian - UK

California breaks record for renewable electricity

California has hit a new milestone in clean energy, as the state continues to move away from fossil fuels in its decades-long effort to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Tribune News Service

Supreme Court limits federal power over wetlands, boosts property rights over clean water

The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to police water pollution

The Independent UK

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Toxins hidden in plastics are the industry’s dirty secret – recycling is not the answer

We need to know more about what goes into plastics and better regulation of how recycled products are used, says environmental chemistry lecturer Dr Charlotte Lloyd

The Guardian - UK

Water firm to pay shareholders £300m despite anger over leaks and pollution

United Utilities accused of ‘making mockery’ by raising dividend in face of sewage spills and continuing leakages

The Guardian - UK

Jain Housing moves Madras High Court against order to pay environmental compensation of ₹2.19 crore

Jain Housing and Constructions Limited (presently Jain Housing) has moved the Madras High Court against Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board’s insistence on paying environmental compensation of ₹2.19 crore

The Hindu

Shell agrees to pay $10 million for air pollution at massive new Pennsylvania petrochemical plant

Shell has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve allegations that it polluted the air around its massive new petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania

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Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million tonnes of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tonnes ending up in our oceans. These plastics break down into harmful microplastic particles so small they can be…

The Conversation

Thailand Clean Air Network needs you

The Thailand Clean Air Network (Thailand CAN) has launched a video campaign titled #TheAirYouBreatheMatters to raise public awareness of the impact of air pollution and garner support for draft legislation, that once implemented, will hold polluters accountable.

Bangkok Post

Chemical cocktails polluting lakes and rivers - including The Irwell and Mersey in Greater Manchester

The Irwell at Salford University in top ten for rivers with highest level of chemicals

Manchester Evening News

Proposal for new Dunmurry residential development at site of public bar facing criticism

Locals fear over-shadowing, anti-social behaviour, pollution and traffic congestion

Belfast Live

New Mexico, ‘Climate Champ’ Governor Sued for Oil and Gas Failures

Lawsuit argues the state is not equally upholding environmental protections enshrined in its constitution.

Capital & Main

Plastic waste puts millions of world’s poorest at higher risk from floods

More than 200 million face more intense and frequent floods due to plastic pollution blocking drainage systems, report finds

The Guardian - UK

Severn Trent dividend exceeds £260m amid rising anger over sewage pollution

Investor payout comes as company posts small profit increase and forecasts strong earnings growth

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Parisian metro users exposed to excessive pollution, study warns

Commuters using Paris's underground system risk being exposed to high levels of fine particle pollution, a study has found. Transport company RATP contests the findings.

The Guardian - UK

Recycled plastic can be more toxic and is no fix for pollution, Greenpeace warns

Campaign group says plastics are incompatible with circular economy as countries prepare for treaty talks

Chicago Sun-Times

Stevenson Expressway road-widening plans have some in Little Village worried air pollution will get worse

Little Village residents, already exposed to high levels of air pollution, fear that a legislative plan that would add lanes, paid for with private funding, would worsen health risks.

Daily Mirror

Chris Packham wants unity in battle for animal rights as he's unveiled as new RSPCA bossHmNKe1xR

The Springwatch presenter said now is a critical moment for wildlife and pets amid increased pollution and the cost of living crisis

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The Conversation

Cholera in South Africa: a symptom of two decades of continued sewage pollution and neglect

South Africans have expressed outrage at the deaths of at least 15 residents of Hammanskraal, in the city of Tshwane. The deaths were caused by cholera – a diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria. The disease can be fatal if left untreated. The bacteria produces a toxin in the…

The Guardian - UK

Eco-designer shows off biodegradable wedding dress at Chelsea flower show

Zena Holloway, who as an ocean photographer saw impact of pollution, weaves dresses out of wheatgrass roots

The New Daily

NSW gold mine investigated for dust pollution

The NSW environmental watchdog has requested a health risk analysis to determine if dust from a gold mine near Orange is impacting the community.

The Guardian - AU

NSW EPA launches investigation into Cadia goldmine after blood tests show metal contamination

Newcrest Cadia Holdings has until Tuesday to respond to the draft pollution notice

AAP

Aussies urged to triple bus, train, bike and hike trips

Australians will need to walk, cycle and catch more trains to significantly cut emissions by 2030 and cannot do it with electric cars alone, a report warns.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Minister calls for integrated approach to achieve ‘LiFE Mission’ goals

Minister for Energy and Environment Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy has welcomed the Centre’s initiative ‘Mission LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment), an India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and community action to protect and preserve the environment. Responding to a detailed explanation about the mission by Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand…

Chicago Sun-Times

Nearly 2 million in Illinois live near warehouses shrouded by truck pollution

With more than 2,400 warehouses across the state, surrounding neighborhoods face heightened pollution risks, a study shows, blaming online shopping and redlining’s legacy.

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