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South Africa Aquarium Overwhelmed By Baby Sea Turtles

Cape Town's aquarium faces a challenge after rescuing 500 baby sea turtles post-storm, highlighting plastic pollution dangers in oceans.

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Plastic treaty talks conclude in Ottawa with little progress

Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Ottawa deemed disappointing by environmental groups due to lack of progress in eliminating plastic pollution.

The Hindu

All we wanted was to protect the River Wye from pollution. Now we’re stuck in a catch-22

To protect our local river we had to prove it was being used for swimming. But that, bizarrely, is the reason we were rejected, says author Oliver Bullough

The Guardian - UK

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Revealed: Tyson Foods dumps millions of pounds of toxic pollutants into US rivers and lakes

Nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, oil and cyanide among the 371m lb of pollutants released by just 41 plants in five years

The Guardian - US

Developed countries accused of bowing to lobbyists at plastic pollution talks

Campaigners say last-minute compromise plays into the hands of petrostates and industry influences

The Guardian - UK

UK water sports alliance calls on government to end ‘death-knell’ pollution

British Rowing, British Triathlon and Swim England are among the sports demanding the government go ‘further and faster’ in tackling water pollution

The Guardian - UK

'Significant effect': bushfire smoke hits the heart, lungs and brain

The Black Summer caused widespread hazardous air pollution.

Newcastle Herald

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Understanding the link between sleep apnea and air pollution

Sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, affects millions worldwide. While factors like obesity and genetics are known contributors, recent research has unveiled a surprising link between sleep apnea and air pollution.

The Times of India

Protecting darkness in Atacama desert

Light pollution is threatening the future of astronomy. Can a new nationwide lighting standard make a difference?

Salon

Asia Dominates List Of World's Most Polluted Cities

Report reveals alarming air pollution crisis in Asia, particularly in India, posing severe health risks and urging immediate action.

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California's Latino-heavy cities have the highest air pollution levels in the U.S.

The conclusions stem from the annual air quality report by the American Lung Association

Latin Times

Sadiq Khan’s green credentials may be critical in London mayoral election

As mayor aims to win third term, what has he achieved so far on air pollution, the climate crisis and nature?

The Guardian - UK

Biden Targets Fossil Fuel Power Sector With Tough New Carbon Rules

Hailed by environmental groups as a "gamechanger," the regulations take effect from 2032 and will also mandate that new, high capacity gas-fired plants slash their carbon dioxide output by the same amount -- 90 percent -- a target that would require the use of carbon capture technology.

International Business Times

Coal power plants must reduce pollution under new federal rules

The rules will require coal-fueled plants, including Texas plants that produced about 12% of power on the state’s grid this year, to reduce carbon emissions and mercury pollution and handle disposed coal ash more safely.

The Texas Tribune

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The Guardian - UK

Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds

Researchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollution

The Guardian - UK

‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a third

Fossil fuel and petrochemical campaigners at Ottawa summit outnumber scientists, EU and Indigenous delegates

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EPA Issues Rule To Cut Emissions From Coal Plants

EPA's new rule mandates coal plants to reduce emissions, supporting clean energy goals and combating climate change.

WEKU

Coal and new gas power plants will have to meet climate pollution targets

Fifteen years after the EPA said greenhouse gasses are a danger to public health, the agency finalized rules to limit climate-warming pollution from existing coal and new gas power plants.

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EPA says its new strict power plant rules will pass legal tests - Roll Call

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced a series of actions to address pollution from fossil fuel power generators.

The Guardian - US

Mega-warehouses heap more pollution on hard-hit Illinois neighborhoods

Proliferation of hubs for online shopping disproportionately sited in low-income neighborhoods or communities of color

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US Air Quality Hits 25-Year Low, Report Shows

Report highlights alarming rise in US air pollution levels, urging immediate action for public health and environmental protection.

The Guardian - UK

Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution

Study confirms Philip Morris International, Danone, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are worst offenders

The Guardian - UK

Tory duty on Ofwat protects profits over reducing sewage pollution, experts say

Campaigners fear growth duty will hamper water regulator’s ability to crack down on companies in poor financial state

WEKU

130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, report finds

Climate change is making it harder to meet clean air goals, says the 25th annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.

The Guardian - US

More than one-third of people in the US exposed to harmful air pollution – report

American Lung Association’s State of the Air report states nearly 131 million people are exposed to ozone and particle pollution

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