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New York City subway riders are breathing in hazardous air, study finds

Study shows average platform has four times the level of pollution exposure deemed safe by EPA

The Guardian - US

Olympic marathon swimmers finally allowed in Seine for training

Familiarisation trails in the River Seine for the marathon swimming events went ahead as planned Wednesday after more delays over water pollution. This came as a New Zealand swimmer said he was sick with E.coli-like symptoms after swimming the river for the triathlon last week.

Radio France Internationale

Almost 500 chemicals found in England’s rivers and groundwater

More than half classed as very toxic, toxic or harmful to aquatic life, with 20 categorised as ‘substances of very high concern’

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Biden Administration Targets Plastic Pollution With New Phase-Out Plan

Biden administration's plan to phase out single-use plastics to combat pollution and promote sustainability.

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Harris helped pass one of the strongest climate laws. Her policies don’t stop there

America’s landmark climate law, which turns two years old this month, has Harris’s signature all over it

The Guardian - US

Olympic triathlon training cancelled again over Seine river pollution

Paris Olympics organisers have cancelled training for triathletes in the River Seine again because of poor water quality, leading to more uncertainty over whether the mixed relay will go ahead as planned on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

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Dual effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding can increase threats to coastal plants

The study was led by experts in plastic pollution and plant biology from the University of Plymouth's School of Biological and Marine Sciences and the International Marine Litter Research Unit. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kejriwal’s government in full swing to combat air pollution in winters

The Arvind Kejriwal government has started preparations in full swing to control air pollution in winter. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef's coral recovery

Poor water quality is hampering the Great Barrier Reef's ability to recover from the impacts of climate change, with scientists demanding action.

AAP

Olympic Triathlete Had Brutal Quote About Her Experience Swimming in Seine

The pollution in the Seine River has been well-chronicled in Paris, and one Olympian was not happy with it after Wednesday's triathlon.

Sports Illustrated

Venice Implements New Rules To Manage Overtourism

Venice implements new regulations for tour guides to tackle noise pollution and overtourism, including group size limits and an entrance fee. Anti-tourism ...

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World Lung Cancer Day 2024: Top foods to prevent lung cancer

Lung cancer, one of the most common cancers across the world, is affecting more people as time goes on due to increased exposure to risk factors like smoking and air pollution. 1 in 16 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime, as per Lunch Cancer Research Foundation.…

The Times of India

Many Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented, But Far From All: Study

Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far.

International Business Times

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The Conversation

Snug but unsafe: your heater may be harming your health. What are your safest choices?

We now have a dizzying array of heating technologies to consider, besides the fire that warmed our ancestors.

The Guardian - UK

Citius, altius, antibioticus: Olympic triathlon a triumph of optics for Paris

The triathlons were a resounding success: races across water, cycleway and cobbles that will have left Emmanuel Macron punching the air after river pollution controversy

France 24

France, GB win gold in triathlon races

To the relief of Olympic organisers, the triathlon did take place in the River Seine, days after the water faliled a pollution test. The women Tri-athletes went first...diving into the Seine at the historic Alexandre III bridge.It was France's Cassandre Beaugrand who won the women's gold, and team GB's Alex…

The Guardian - US

Detoxification is a popular claim in wellness. But it’s just another lie

The misconception that we can purify our bodies isn’t our fault. But it’s a distraction from a deeper problem

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The Conversation

Bacteria and plants could help clean up toxic waste from gold mines – South African study

Highly toxic metals are leaking out of nine abandoned mines in Krugersdorp, 32km west of Johannesburg, South Africa. The metals include uranium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium and mercury.

The Guardian - US

As wildfires rage, what is the smoke doing to our health and bodies?

Scientists are discovering just how toxic wildfire smoke is to the body – here’s what to know and how to stay safe

The Conversation

Methane is turbocharging unnatural disasters – Australia must get serious about reducing emissions

One of the most significant achievements of the 26th United Nations climate conference in Glasgow (COP26) three years ago was the launch of the Global Methane Pledge. The goal is to reduce global methane emissions at least 30% by 2030.

Al Jazeera

Olympic men’s triathlon postponed due to high pollution levels in Seine

Organisers say race is postponed to Wednesday and blame excessive pollution in river on heavy rains.

Radio France Internationale

Olympic men's triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution

The Olympic men's triathlon was postponed just hours before it was due to get under way on Tuesday after last-ditch water quality tests in the River Seine revealed unhealthy pollution levels, organisers said.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: pollution in Seine postpones triathlon; Legionnaires’ outbreak in Melbourne; and people turn off Maccas

Organisers make decision just hours before scheduled start after heavy rain over Paris swells river

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Men's triathlon postponed due to high pollution levels in Seine

The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics, initially planned for Tuesday, has been postponed due to high pollution levels in the Seine, according to World Triathlon. The race has been moved to Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. (0845 GMT), following the women's event scheduled for the same day at 8 a.m.…

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