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PARIS: With sea surface temperatures swelling to new highs in recent weeks, scientists warn that humanity’s carbon pollution has the potential to turn oceans into a global warming “time bomb”.

Bangkok Post

Councils in England say they lack funds to bring in clean air strategy

Plans put onus on local authorities to stop air pollution but offer no new funds or powers for traffic calming and other measures

The Guardian - UK

Shipping lobby group advises caution on climate targets

An influential shipping industry group has quietly warned shippers to think carefully before they sign up for a new plan to reduce pollution and eventually eliminate their contribution to climate change

The Independent UK

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National housebuilder fined nearly £500,000 for polluting local river

'I hope this fine will send out a clear message that environmental legislation is to be taken seriously'

Wales Online

Morning Mail: drone attack on Kremlin, 15% pay rise for aged care staff, air pollution threat

Moscow says Ukraine was trying to assassinate Vladimir Putin; Anika Wells to announce huge boost for aged care workers

The Guardian - AU

Toxic chemicals discovered in water after locals complained about 'foul-smelling brown, foamy liquid'

The problem is linked to a quarry used as a dump site and include substances called PCBs which are also known as 'forever chemicals' as they do not break down in the environment

Wales Online

Plans to cap climate pollution from new buildings

Both residential and commercial new builds would be subject to proposed regulations of climate pollution in the construction and operation of buildings.

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OPINION - Talking Point: Would you leave London in search of cleaner air?

London pollution is leaving some residents feeling ready for a fresh start.

Evening Standard

Double Threat: The Greenhouse Gases That Are Also Poisoning You Now

Diesel exhaust and emissions from plastic production warm the planet over time, while immediately threatening those who inhale their toxic fumes.

Capital & Main

The scourge of 'heir pollution' shows that the rich are exacerbating climate change

More than one in four extremely wealthy private jet owners inherited their wealth—and they are decimating air quality for the rest of us.

Fortune

Electrify trucks and trains, Calif. says

The unprecedented regulations will tackle air pollution and carbon emissions at the same time

Salon

Air pollution: how bad is particulate matter for your health?

Particulate pollution poses one of the greatest environmental risks to health, according to the WHO. So what is a safe level of exposure?

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s air pollution hotspots hit disadvantaged people harder

Exclusive: Analysis shows unfair distribution of airborne particulates, compounding existing inequalities

The Guardian - AU

OPINION - The Standard View: The right to clean air must not be delayed or denied

Air pollution continues to blight our city and cost lives — toxic air is linked with cancers, circulatory diseases and strokes. And, according to a new survey, four in 10 Londoners are considering moving out of the capital because of it, representing the highest figure in the country.

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Four in 10 would leave London to escape toxic air

Four in 10 Londoners are considering leaving the capital to escape toxic air pollution, a poll claimed on Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

Common US consumer products release toxic compounds, new research shows

Dangerous chemicals that can cause cancer and air pollution are often found in cosmetics, personal care products and cleaners

The Guardian - UK

At last, England’s dying rivers are an election issue – and the danger isn’t just sewage

Tackling water pollution means unpicking a complex web of assaults from source to sea, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Daily Mirror

Premier League clubs urged to take action on hidden danger to players' health

Premier League stadiums are situated in some of the UK's worst-polluted areas, increasing players' risk of developing conditions like asthma, respiratory problems and cancer

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Following Internal Review of Texas Environmental Regulators, Critics Demand Reform

Watchdogs call for creation of an environmental justice office, better monitoring of Clean Air Act violations.

The Independent UK

Dutch plan to cut nitrogen emissions gets EU green light

Dutch government plans to drastically cut emissions of nitrogen pollution have cleared a key hurdle

The Guardian - US

‘Toxic trail of pollution’: states step up to curb the use of ‘forever chemicals’

Partisanship has thwarted Congress’s attempts to limit PFAS, but a patchwork of state laws is pushing for their phase-out

Radio France Internationale

French river journey aims to test pollution levels in Europe's rivers

A French man has embarked on a solo rowing expedition from Poland to France to highlight the pollution of waterways across Europe.

Zenger

Scientists Develop New Organic Glass

An eco-friendly naturally recyclable glass could offer an end to worldwide glass pollution

Daily Mirror

Quarry leaking toxic chemicals into idyllic beauty spot after Monsanto dumps waste

Chemical manufacturer Monsanto used Ty Llwyd quarry - situated in the beautiful Welsh countryside - as a dumping ground for toxic waste and the impact could be disastrous

The New Daily

Toyota says it’s too early for electric car transition

Australia's top-selling car maker says it is too early for electric vehicles to replace all cars, arguing some motorists could be left behind in the move.

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