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France sued for inaction over nitrate pollution, fuel for killer seaweed

A Breton water rights group is suing the French state for not doing enough to lower the amount of nitrate pollution in the Channel, which contributes to the growth of toxic – and sometimes deadly – green algae.

Radio France Internationale

Health: Air Pollution Shifts The Scales In Favour Of Female Obesity

As more individuals consume bad diets and neglect to engage in regular exercise, obesity has become a significant global health concern in recent decades. Read more on Dynamite News:

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‘Hot air’: plans to crack down on UK water polluters dismissed as toothless

Exclusive: critics say stripped-down Environment Agency has not levied a fine in 12 years so no point to higher cap

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Human activity threatening water sources we rely on for life and it's getting worse, says Ireland's environment watchdog

Pollution from agriculture, sewage, forestry and more has left almost half our rivers, lakes, oceans and estuaries in unsatisfactory condition

Irish Mirror

Connaught Place smog tower has noticeable impact on air pollution up to 300 mts: Delhi minister Gopal Rai

NEW DELHI: The smog tower at Connaught Place in Delhi has a noticeable impact on air pollution up to a distance of 300 metres, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai said on Friday.

The Times of India

EPA: Racial disparity in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'

The Environmental Protection Agency said it has evidence that Black residents in an industrial section of Louisiana face an increased risk of cancer from a nearby chemical plant — and that state officials have let air pollution remain high and downplayed its threat

The Independent UK

DC sues chemical manufacturer over pesticide pollution

The District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Thursday against Velsicol, claiming it violated the city's environmental laws by polluting a major waterway, the Anacostia River, and its surrounding environment for decades

The Independent UK

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Water company not to blame for 'raw sewage' dumped in River Mersey

United Utilities said a caravan site and factory waste was to blame for the lumps of sewage found in the water at Otterspool

Liverpool Echo

Air pollution squirrels into the unborn

An alarming study finds that air pollution breathed in by pregnant women is making its way to the fetus

Salon

740,000km of fishing line and 14 billion hooks: we reveal just how much fishing gear is lost at sea each year

Two per cent of all fishing gear used worldwide ends up polluting the oceans, our new research finds. To put that into perspective, the amount of longline fishing gear littering the ocean each year can circle the Earth more than 18 times.

The Conversation

Wildfire smoke hurting pregnant moms

The legacy of redlining in Fresno isn’t just linked to housing access. It also has deadly effects on air quality

Salon

Glasgow's Low Emission Zone roll out continues amid warning over taxi impact

The next phase of the LEZ will come into effect next year, but there are still concerns that it could 'devastate' the city's taxi trade.

Glasgow Live

'On my way home from work I deflate people's car tyres because I'm fed up of air pollution'

The 62-year-old mum says she doesn't care if she gets arrested

Wales Online

The 5 biggest threats to West Africa's oceans – and what to do about them

The natural resources that form ocean ecosystems can play a significant role in the socio-economic growth and development of nations.

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The Times of India

29 years on, Aizawl's 'Big Ben' falls silent after noise pollution complaint

AIZAWL: After chiming for 29 years at a stretch, Aizawl's 'Big Ben' has fallen silent (10:00pm to 6:00 am) following following a complaint of noise pollution from an anonymous resident.

Salon

How warming winters pollute US waters

Nearly half the country’s waters could see an increase in toxic agricultural runoff.

Bangkok Post

War on city smog

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to deal with the capital's upcoming smog season and has drawn up plans to work with related official agencies to mitigate air pollution at its source.

The Times of India

Here's how a protein oil can ensure good hair health

In the 21st century, hair-related problems emerged as one of the most problematic concerns of our lives. Many factors contribute to our dull, damaged, brittle, and falling hair, and our sedentary lifestyle and environmental pollution mainly lead to these issues. These include poor hair care routine dietary habits, using overheated…

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Mum, 62, spends her evening deflating SUVs tyres as she's 'fed up' with air pollution

A 62-year-old mum from London spends her walks home from work trying to deflate SUV tyres as she claims their owners are all "selfish" and "aggressive" - but she says she isn't afraid of being police

Tribune News Service

Virginia voters care about pollution. So why is the Chesapeake Bay dirty?

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A majority of Virginia voters are concerned about pollution, particularly plastics clogging waterways and runoff that contaminates waters, according to a recent survey by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, Clean Virginia Waterways at Longwood University and OpinionWorks. Most voters also support legislation to cut pollution.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan: poll shows clear support for expanding Ulez across Greater London

City Hall survey funds 51 per cent back Ulez expansion but 27 per cent are opposed

AAP

Carpets pollute Aussie homes with plastic

Carpets are contributing to microplastic pollution in Australian homes, a new international study has found.

The Independent UK

Majority of Londoners back Sadiq Khan plan to expand ULEZ clean air zone, poll finds

Mayor wants to expand the zone to the Greater London border from August 2023

The Times of India

Continuous light rain gives Delhi its 2nd 'good' air day of year

NEW DELHI: A sustained spell of rain on Sunday brought a significant improvement in air quality in the capital, yielding the second "good" air day of the year, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

The Guardian - UK

Roads-focused policy fuels UK’s ‘car addiction’, campaigners say

Conservatives have shifted to refocus on the car amid warnings of air pollution risks

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