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Experts call for stricter air pollution targets to tackle dementia risk

Research links pollution to increased risk of dementia, even at levels below UK, US and EU air quality standards

The Guardian - UK

New sewage scandal as data shows waste is dumped on to coast every three minutes

The Labour Party analysed data from the Environment Agency (EA) which it says shows 141,777 sewage dumping events across 137 of a total of 139 coastal constituencies in England and Wales in 2022

Daily Mirror

Fine dust smothers Mae Hong Son

Pai district in Mae Hong Son province, one of the best known tourist destinations in the North, experienced the highest level of hazardous ultrafine dust in the country on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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Doctor shares common reasons people wake up with headaches as well as easy fix

If you start your day off with a sore head, there may be some factors that cause it which you should be aware of.

Daily Record

EPA tightens mercury emissions limits at coal power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency is tightening rules that limit emissions of mercury and other harmful pollutants from coal-fired power plants

The Independent UK

The exact locations where sewage flows into Cardiff rivers

Raw sewage was dumped in the River Taff for more than 9,500 hours last year

Wales Online

Vanuatu scores a big climate win

It convinced the UN to urge the highest court to rule on whether polluting nations must address climate change

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Upper Thailand still choking on smog

People in upper northern areas of Thailand were still choking on hazardous levels of smog on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Thousands of Environment Agency workers to strike over pay dispute

Environment Agency workers had been given a 2% pay rise plus a one-off payment of £345. However, Unison has called for a higher increase.

Wales Online

Drought, heat waves could worsen air pollution for vulnerable communities

LOS ANGELES — Within just a few years, California endured its driest three-year period on record and its hottest September in history — a brutal summer month that nearly broke the state's overtaxed electric grid.

Los Angeles Times

South Korea to test sewage samples for COVID-19

South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves

The Independent UK

Texas has the fifth-highest percentage of water pipes made of lead

In a first-of-its-kind survey of public water utilities, the EPA estimates that 7% of water lines in Texas, more than 647,000, are lead based. It’s the fifth-highest proportion of lead-based water lines in the country.

The Texas Tribune

Therese Coffey admits she cannot fix sewage scandal ‘overnight’

Water plan is ‘just crap’ says campaigner Feargal Sharkey

The Independent UK

Thérèse Coffey accused of ‘throwing in the towel’ over sewage scandal

At launch of cleaner water plan, minister says those who say they can end problem are ‘detached from reality’ or dishonest

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Belfast Live

Undertones star and campaigner Feargal Sharkey blasts government's 'confused' plan to tackle water pollution

He says it's the third time they have vowed to ban wet wipes in five years

Manchester Evening News

"Common sense over profit": Next phase of 830-home plan receives local backlash

“This development will create massive issues with traffic congestion, air pollution and damage the local wildlife"

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Wet wipes ban: Everything you need to know including which wet wipes are plastic free

A wet wipes ban is planned to come into force as a way of tackling pollution - here's everything you need to know including which wet wipes are plastic free.

The Independent UK

What will a wet wipes ban in the UK change?

The ban would be part of a wider initiative aiming to improve water quality around the UK called Plan for Water

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The Week

What’s caused the big stink over Britain’s sewage?

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has set out new plans to improve England’s water quality and clean up its rivers and coastal areas.

AFP

UK govt sets out new water plan to tackle pollution

London (AFP) - Britain on Tuesday announced a plan to protect water supplies, amid a long-running scandal over privatised water firms pumping raw sewage into rivers and onto seashores.

Tribune News Service

Electric trash pickup in California? Not for years, as waste companies sidestep rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — That garbage truck you hear lurching through your neighborhood first thing in the morning? It runs on natural gas or diesel, dirtying the air with nitrogen oxides and contributing to carbon emissions that worsen climate change.

AAP

Penny yet to drop for Labor on emissions action: Bandt

Greens leader Adam Bandt says the recent safeguard changes should only be the first step to reducing the country's emissions.

Wales Online

Ban on plastic wet wipes possible in new government water plan

Ministers also want unlimited penalties for water companies that dump sewage and investment in restoration projects

Wales Online

Government considers banning ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

The substances are known as 'forever chemicals' because of their environmental durability, with some linked to serious health conditions affecting the stomach, liver and thyroid

Daily Mirror

Blue Flag beach sewage scandal as 1,500 pollution cases detected - Top 5 worst revealed

The worst incident was on Blackpool Sands in Devon, where sewage was discharged for 1,014 hours last year during 63 separate sewage dumps onto the beach

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