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I swam in the Thames last week. Yes, it is full of sewage – but it is also a beautiful river

The Thames is often treated badly: pumped with effluent by water companies and viewed as just a geographical gap or dividing line. It is worth remembering its magic, writes Nell Frizzell

The Guardian - UK

Water quality was acceptable when Olympians swam in Seine River, data shows

Water quality data used by Paris Olympics organizers shows that bacteria levels in the Seine River were within acceptable levels on the days that athletes swam in the famed waterway

The Independent UK

Running in America’s worst air: ‘Like binging on a carton of cigarettes’

For a writer and runner in Denver, Colorado, the city’s severe air pollution creates a daily dilemma: do something you love, or risk your health?

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Beijing air pollution study could unlock solution to persistent smog

Particle pollution in China’s capital has fallen by 60% in 10 years, but it remains six times higher than WHO guidelines

The Guardian - UK

Olympics 'greenwashing' under scrutiny amid outcry over plastic use

The Paris Olympics organising committee has made assurances it would meet its target to reduce single-use plastics by half compared to the 2012 London Games despite bottles by major sponsor Coca-Cola being widely used on its sites.

Radio France Internationale

London's Low Emission Zone improved schoolchildren's test results, study finds

Research suggests ‘reduced air pollution may directly enhance cognitive performance’ among pupils

Evening Standard

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

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Mapped: Sewage in English rivers as water companies face £168m in combined fines

Campaigners have welcomed the proposed fines but warned the penalties highlight the ‘sheer state of disrepair’ of the water and sewage industry

The Independent UK

UK rivers and beaches have been heaped with pollution for years – when will we talk about restoration?

The penalties reflect the failings of the Environment Agency and Ofwat as much as the water companies

The Guardian - UK

Three water firms face record total £168m fine after sewage investigation

Ofwat to penalise Thames, Northumbrian and Yorkshire for ‘catalogue of failure’ over illegal discharges

The Guardian - UK

Drinking From Plastic Water Bottles May Raise Blood Pressure: Study

The new study found that drinking from plastic bottles can cause microplastics to enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to increased blood pressure.

Medical Daily

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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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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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.

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 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.

The Conversation

Trees don’t like to breathe wildfire smoke, either – and they’ll hold their breath to avoid it

When wildfire smoke is in the air, doctors urge people to stay indoors to avoid breathing in harmful particles and gases. But what happens to trees and other plants that can’t escape from the smoke?

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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

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The Australian oil and gas sector understood the danger posed by fossil fuel combustion back in the ’70s

In a new book, journalist Royce Kurmelovs look at the origins of the Australian petroleum industry, investigating what these companies knew about climate change when, and how they learnt to wield influence.

The Guardian - US

Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of dementia, study finds

As blazes spew smoke across western US, research shows it may be worse for brain health than other types of pollution

RideApart

China Hates Old Motorcycles, Scraps Any and All 13-Year Old Bikes

A recent story revealed that China has a law on the books that requires all motorcycles older than 13 years to be scrapped, despite whether they're in good working order.

The Guardian - UK

Number of plastic bags found on UK beaches down 80% since charge introduced

Hailing the success of carrier bag laws, the Marine Conservation Society urges nations to push forward with plans for other single-use items

The National (Scotland)

Labour and LibDems silent on funding for sewage monitoring in Scotland

IN 2023, private water companies in England more than doubled the amount of sewage they discharged into the country’s rivers and seas.

AAP

Fire water set for Port Philip Bay and agriculture

Millions of litres of water from a large factory fire is being treated before it's released into the Port Philip Bay or used for industrial purposes.

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