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US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and a key issue to watch

Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily.

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‘Do not swim’ warning issued for Exmouth Beach

‘Bathing is currently not advised’, said East Devon District Council

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Bleak photo of polar bear with plastic in its jaws in the remote Arctic shows pollution's 'pervasive grip'

Image of polar bear with plastic hanging from its mouth shortlisted for Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 award.

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Nigeria’s Niger delta biohazards – high radioactive levels detected in new study

The Niger Delta, in southern Nigeria, is one of the most significant oil-producing regions in the world. It spans over 70,000 square kilometres and is also an area of great biodiversity, including mangroves, swamps and rainforests. However, the region has been plagued by severe environmental pollution for decades, primarily due…

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Satellites are making the night sky brighter – as a launch site, NZ has a duty to combat light pollution

New Zealand’s space sector has been developing rapidly since the first rocket lifted off in 2017. It now contributes about NZ$1.7 billion in revenue, with plans to grow to $10 billion by 2030.

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The making of Australia’s first Dark Sky Community at Carrickalinga

In a world increasingly illuminated by artificial light, the beautiful night skies of a small coastal town in South Australia have attracted international recognition. Carrickalinga on the Fleurieu Peninsula is Australia’s first official Dark Sky Community. The title rewards a dedicated community effort to combat light pollution and preserve the…

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Liquefied natural gas pollution linked to 60 premature US deaths a year – report

LNG exports responsible for $957m in total annual US health costs, says new Greenpeace and Sierra Club report

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Air pollution in South Africa: affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real time

Air quality has become one of the most important public health issues in Africa. Poor air quality kills more people globally every year than HIV, TB and malaria combined. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Air pollution makes people less productive because they get headaches and feel tired.

The Conversation

Project 2025 promises billions of tonnes more carbon pollution – study

Experts say climate policies contained within rightwing manifesto would wreck US climate targets and cost jobs

The Guardian - US

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

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Three water companies face big fines for sewage spills – it won’t do any good unless our whole approach to waste changes

The recent announcement of £168 million in sewage pollution fines issued to three water companies has renewed hope that the regulator for England and Wales, Ofwat, is finally taking action in line with public opinion.

The Conversation

NASA satellite data adds key pollutant to national environmental justice database

Satellite data has helped scientists to begin tracking a key air pollutant previously absent from a national database, marking a crucial step forward in monitoring differences in air quality across the U.S. and identifying groups whose health is unfairly affected.

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British energy giant reports violating toxic pollutant limits at Louisiana wood pellet facilities

British energy firm Drax Global, already facing scrutiny for violating environmental regulations, disclosed this year that its Louisiana wood pellet production facilities emit hazardous air pollutants above permitted limits

The Independent UK

Heat aggravated by carbon pollution killed 50,000 in Europe last year – study

Continent is warming at much faster rate than other parts of world, leading to fires, drought and health problems

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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?

The Guardian - US

US landfills are major source of toxic PFAS pollution, study finds

New research shows toxic ‘forever chemicals’ gas may escape landfills and threaten the environment

The Independent UK

Scientists discover plastic-eating fungi that could help clean up world’s oceans

Bacteria and fungi are evolving to eat plastic but their impact will likely be limited to specific applications, researchers say

The Conversation

Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

For the more than 100,000 years humans have been on Earth, we have looked up at night and seen the stars and our celestial home, the Milky Way galaxy. Cultures all around the world have stories and records incorporating this majestic, sublime sight.

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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

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Study reveals how plastic pollution, seawater flooding can cause massive threats to coastal plant species

Two of the planet's most urgent environmental stressors have the potential to affect the development and reproductive production of plants found along the world's coasts, according to new research. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

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

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

The Guardian - US

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Expert advice on how to tell if water is safe for wild swimming

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