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Poll finds 80% of Scots fear climate change impact on Scotland's nature

EXCLUSIVE: Survey reveals public concerned about effects of pollution and ocean warming amid worries nature is in decline.

Daily Record

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

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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

Prince William, like his father, prioritizes the environment

Britain's Prince William appears to have taken the baton from his father and become a more vocal advocate about pollution and climate change

The Independent UK

England and Wales’s broken water system can be fixed – here’s what to do first

The water companies and regulators must act, alongside changing consumer behaviour and tackling pollution at source, says Dieter Helm, former chair of the Natural Capital Committee

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Pollutionwatch: what we can learn from London’s deadly smog of 1952

Seventy years on, piecemeal political policies are failing to adequately tackle toxic air

The Guardian - UK

Children reveal what changes they would make if they ran the country

The top changes included protecting all animals, planting more trees, and lessons for everyone on how to protect the planet

Daily Mirror

Australia is on track … sort of: official expert advice urges a ‘big upward shift’ on emissions cuts

Climate change minister tells parliament official projection of 40% cut does not factor in all Labor’s policy commitments

The Guardian - AU

Kentucky coal ash is contaminating groundwater, but companies argue they’re in compliance

WEKU

Oil and Gas Operator Pays Millions for Clean Air Act Violations

Public prosecution 'a great model' for future suits against polluters.

Capital & Main

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.

Inverse

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.

The Independent UK

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Water company fines in England to be used for environmental improvements

Minister confirms pollution penalties will be ringfenced for environment rather than going to Treasury

The Independent UK

Gas driller pleads no contest to polluting town's water

Pennsylvania’s most active gas driller has pleaded no contest to criminal environmental charges in a landmark pollution case

Reuters

Future global treaty on plastics must cut production to ease pollution, some states say

Countries have begun to discuss a future global plastics treaty which would cut pollution, some hope entirely by 2040, at U.N. talks in Uruguay this week, with many states calling for curbs on plastic production as a way to reach that goal.

The Conversation

Waste pickers risk their lives to stop plastic pollution – now they could help shape global recycling policies

Globally, waste pickers are responsible for collecting and recovering – from homes, businesses and landfills – up to 60% of all plastics which are then recycled. These workers do more than any other people to prevent plastic contaminating the environment, yet their work is rarely valued and they struggle to…

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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

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.

Tribune News Service

Great Barrier Reef should be on UN’s list of endangered World Heritage sites, report says

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef is once again at risk of being categorized as endangered, after the United Nations reported ongoing threats to the natural wonder including pollution and climate-fueled bleaching.

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

Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: Water pollution is no joke so why does Stormont treat it as such?

Conviction rates are dire (0.8-2%) compared to the number of confirmed cases each year

Tribune News Service

Good news for the Chesapeake Bay: Dead zones are shrinking, but still a long way to go

The dead zone of the Chesapeake Bay — sometimes covered in red and brown algae and deadly to fish — is shrinking, according to a recent study.

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