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Thailand seizes 284 tonnes of illegal e-waste and prepares to ship it back to US

Thailand is preparing to return a large shipment of illegally imported electronic waste to the United States after authorities seized the consignment at Laem Chabang Port. The shipment, weighing about 284 tonnes, was confiscated following an inspection by officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), customs authorities, and the…

The Times of India

‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake

Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics

The Guardian - UK

EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

The Independent UK

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Who are the key figures in the sewage crisis, and where are they now?

With anger stoked by Channel 4’s drama Dirty Business, we look at what has happened to some of the main players

The Guardian - UK

Why we keep swimming in polluted waters – researchers

More than 7.5 million people immerse themselves in lakes, rivers, seas and lidos every year in the UK.

The Conversation

In Delhi, breathing safely has been a coin toss for the last 4 years, says govt data

Data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday revealed that the capital’s air quality breached the 200 AQI mark on 685 days since 2022 – crashing through the ‘poor’ threshold set by the CPCB and frequently spiralling into ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ territory.

Newslaundry

Change energy use to reduce pollution and protect our health

Letters: Frédéric Godemel and Ruth Brooker respond to the new European Code Against Cancer and its focus on air pollution

The Guardian - UK

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London among global cities achieving 'remarkable reduction' in killer air pollution

A report examined air quality across cities in the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

Evening Standard

First Thing: Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf

Oil prices again rise over $100 a barrel as Iran threatens long ‘war of attrition’. Plus, San Francisco slashes air pollution

The Guardian - UK

London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution

Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%

The Guardian - UK

Gassy, koala-threatening coal mine gets state stamp

Environmental groups are urging the federal government to act to prevent a coal mine emitting methane pollution and destroying koala habitat.

AAP

7 ‘good’ air days in 5 years: How coastal Mumbai normalised chronic pollution

In Mumbai, a coastal city that once relied on sweeping sea breezes to clear its skies, winter pollution has become an inescapable feature of its urban environment. A dive into the air quality index (AQI) data across the past five winters makes it clear that clean air in Mumbai has…

Newslaundry

Indoor Plants, HEPA Air Purifiers, or Open Window Ventilation: Simple Clean Air Tips for Household PM2.5 Reduction

Discover simple clean air tips comparing indoor plants air quality benefits, HEPA air purifiers, and open window ventilation for effective household PM2.5 reduction in everyday homes.

Medical Daily

Four ways to tackle health and climate together – and lift millions of people out of poverty

Our health is shaped long before we get to see a doctor. It is shaped by the health of our parents, the air we breathe, the homes we live in, the work we do, the food we can afford and the strength of our communities. For millions, these conditions are…

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The Guardian - UK

‘The smell wasn’t healthy’: the artist who wore 24 nappies to highlight sewage pollution – and fell ill

zack mennell made a costume out of nappies and waded into filthy waterways saying: ‘I’m going to be the parasite.’ The performance artist’s project became more literal than originally intended

AAP

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

It's as easy as disengaging a button or key but it's taken a long time to spread the message that idling engines near schools is a danger to children's health.

The Guardian - UK

Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say

New European Code Against Cancer calls on politicians to phase out use of fossil fuels in homes

The Conversation

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead

The past three years have been the world’s hottest on record by far, with 2025 almost tied with 2023 for second place. With that energy came extreme weather, from flash flooding to powerful hurricanes and severe droughts. Yet, by most indicators, the planet should have been cooler in 2025 than…

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Euronews

‘Urgent action’ needed as pollution fuels mental health risks, EU agency warns

Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns.

The Guardian - UK

Lobbyists send legal threats to councils over anti-wood burner campaigns

At least eight councils receive legal threats alleging flyers criticising wood burners are in breach of advertising codes

The Conversation

Pollution, noise and climate stress all pose a serious threat to heart health

In an unprecedented collaboration, the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the World Heart Federation have issued a joint statement calling for immediate action against environmental stressors – pollution, noise, climate stress – to reduce cardiovascular mortality.

The Conversation

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

In many households in Mabopane and Soshanguve – townships on the northern outskirts of South Africa’s City of Tshwane that are marked by high poverty, unemployment and informal economic activity – evenings follow a familiar pattern.

The Conversation

That cosy candle? It’s also polluting the air you’re breathing

During the winter months, when days are short and cold and nights are long and dark, creating a warm and cosy indoor atmosphere can feel especially important.

Euronews

Ferries in Europe emit more CO2 than 6.6 million cars. Which ports are the worst culprits?

Ferries in certain European cities are responsible for more toxic air pollution than all the cars in those cities, a new study warns.

Capital & Main

In New Mexico, Natural Gas Transporter Goes to the Mat Over $47.8 Million Fine

The state has spent $225,000 in staff time fighting Targa over emission infractions, some that the company reported itself.

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