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South Africa’s new environment minister must focus on people, not profits from fossil fuels – climate ecologist

There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa’s natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment. Pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural wealth have a disproportionate impact on the country’s Black and low-income communities and workforce.

The Conversation

Mother suing government for child’s pollution death seeks official apology

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is suing three government departments over Ella’s fatal asthma attack

The Guardian - UK

From badger culls to sewage: Labour under pressure over animal-welfare and farming policies

Badger cull U-turn and lack of promises on factory farming, water pollution and wildlife support all prompt questions

The Independent UK

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Chicken industry must halt expansion to stop ‘environmental scandal’ in River Severn

Campaigners warn of same ‘tragic events’ as in River Wye if planners ignore pollution risks of intensive production

The Guardian - UK

Climate activists blockade entrance to incinerator site in Aberdeen

CLIMATE activists have blocked the entrance to an incinerator site in Aberdeen in a bid to draw attention to the pollution caused by the facility.

The National (Scotland)

Introducing Vitamin Sea – a new series exploring how our connection with the ocean shapes marine conservation

Our health is intrinsically linked with that of the ocean. Half of the oxygen we breathe comes from tiny plankton in the sea, and our actions on land, however far from the coast we live, influence our waters in so many ways – from plastic litter and sewage pollution, to…

The Conversation

Thames Water hit with £39m of penalties after missing regulatory targets

Performance report shows debt-laden company missed 21 targets in areas from pollution to supply interruption

The Guardian - UK

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Lower air pollution may help preserve older people’s independence – study

Researchers estimate 730,000 people a year in the US lose their ability to live independently due to traffic pollution

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water fails to complete 108 upgrades to ageing sewage works

Exclusive: Fears customers will end up paying twice for work needed in order to comply with legal pollution limits

The Guardian - UK

How might the Melbourne factory fire affect health and the environment? An air pollution expert explains

A very large factory fire in Melbourne sent plumes of thick, dark smoke billowing across the western part of the city on Wednesday afternoon, with authorities issuing warnings for people in surrounding suburbs. The fire has now been brought under control, but efforts to control the impacts will likely continue…

The Conversation

Curb ‘stupid plastics’ and stop industry BS: urgent actions to prevent a plastic crisis

The worst of microplastics is yet to come. Here’s what we need to do now to begin mitigating the wide-ranging harms

The Guardian - US

Is coal’s recent revival in Australia’s energy mix just a blip or something more?

Australia’s electricity sector was fast to cut carbon pollution due to renewables as alternatives to coal and gas – until lately

The Guardian - AU

Sargasso Sea Faces Unprecedented Threats From Climate Change And Pollution

Explore the unique ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea, facing threats from pollution and climate change. Learn about its biodiversity and historical significance.

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Thames Water blames climate change after sewage discharge into rivers doubles

Firm under fire as it admits huge increase in pollution as it pushes for 59 per cent bill hike and pays out £195million to shareholders

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Nato’s 2023 military spending produced about 233m metric tonnes of CO2 – report

Report says member states poured $1.34tn into their militaries last year – an increase of $126bn from 2022

The Guardian - UK

Rise in sewage pollution from Thames Water’s ageing treatment works

Incidents from sites and pipe network increased by 19 last year to 350 amid delays in investment, company says

The Guardian - UK

From water to wood-burning stoves: 11 green challenges Labour must solve

New government faces massive task in repairing UK’s degraded environment and fighting climate crisis. Here’s what will be top of its in-tray

The Conversation

Wildfire smoke linked to thousands of premature deaths every year in California alone

When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious – but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the flames.

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The Independent UK

Air pollution reduces chances of successful IVF, study finds

Exposure to fine particulate matter in two weeks leading up to egg collection cuts odds of live birth fell by 38%

Medical Daily

Air Pollution Affects Life Even Before Conception; Study Says It Cuts IVF Odds

Exposure to fine particulate matter before egg retrieval (oocyte retrieval) in IVF can reduce live birth odds by around 40%.

Newcastle Herald

EPA fines two companies over breaches at city sites

Both companies were fined $15,000.

The Independent UK

New pill can increase IVF success rates, study suggests

Experts said they found a ‘clinically significant’ uptick in pregnancy rates during a clinical trial.

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution can decrease odds of live birth after IVF by 38%, study finds

Research suggests impact of pollution begins before conception by disrupting the development of the egg

The Times of India

Air pollution: Everything you need to know about this silent threat

Every day, millions of Indians step outside, take a deep breath, and carry on with their lives. But what if that simple act of breathing is slowly harming us? Air pollution, an invisible enemy, has become a silent killer, claiming thousands of lives across the country each year.

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: Delhi, Khalistan, competitive exams

Following the media stories from Delhi, it seems every year is Groundhog Day. May-June bring stories of water shortages; July will bring stories of flooding and waterlogging, soon followed by dengue. Then, after a brief respite, we will get pollution from farm fires and Diwali in the winter months, and…

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