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RFK Jr Swims With His Family in River Despite Active Health 'Hazard' Warning Over Sewage Contamination

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared photos of him taking a dip in a D.C. river, despite it having an active health warning over sewage contamination.

Latin Times

London council plans garden bonfire ban to tackle harmful air pollution

The plan by Hammersmith and Fulham Council involves creating a new by-law to prevent residents from burning household or garden waste

Evening Standard

Doctor who hid cameras in air fresheners slammed after being jailed

A DOCTOR who installed hidden cameras in air fresheners in a bathroom has been jailed after being convicted of voyeurism offences ...

The National (Scotland)

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King jokes with workers during visit to London’s super sewer

Charles visited the Thames Tideway Tunnel, a 10-year project designed to protect the Thames from sewage pollution.

Evening Standard

I tested the Blueair Classic Pro CP7i air purifier and it cleans and sanitizes air at the same time

We tested the Blueair Classic Pro CP7i air purifier in our home and found it did an excellent job of cleaning and purifying the air in our room.

Tom’s Guide

UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say

Researchers call for urgent action as fragments of plastic found in human brains and pollute food, water and air

The Guardian - UK

Mexico factory that imports US toxic waste to relocate after Guardian report

Zinc Nacional will move ‘most polluting’ operations after joint investigation found heavy-metals pollution in area

The Guardian - US

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I tried these 3 expert-approved tips to reduce hay fever symptoms

If your allergies are ruining your day, you might want to try these expert tips to help reduce symptoms.

Tom’s Guide

EPA announces broad reorganization that includes shuffle of scientific research

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday announced a broad reorganization as part of the Trump administration’s drive to cut costs that some activists worry will harm the agency’s independent scientific research

The Independent UK

Rise in percentage of homes with wood burners since 2022, analysis finds

Greatest growth in rural areas as increase in homes with wood-burning stoves contributes to new air pollution hotspots

The Guardian - UK

Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water, alarming experts

Following Utah, Florida passes DeSantis-backed bill to block flouride use, ignoring CDC guidance on child health risks

The Guardian - US

London Marathon: Runners with heart or lung issues warned pollution will be higher than normal

Dry and sunny conditions are expected for the thousands taking part in the race

Evening Standard

UK spending watchdog censures water firms and regulators over sewage failings

NAO finds regulatory gaps have enabled overspending on infrastructure building while not improving sewage works

The Guardian - UK

Trump administration kills landmark pollution settlement in majority-Black county

Decision will affect mostly low-income Alabama residents as DoJ dismisses agreement over untreated sewage as DEI

The Guardian - US

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The Independent UK

You might be breathing polluted air right now — nearly half of Americans are

Climate-driven wildfires and other emissions are putting the health of than 156 million Americans at risk

The Guardian - UK

Ofwat investigating ‘rip-off’ cost of water firms’ infrastructure works

Watchdog for England and Wales looking into claims refurbishment costs are ‘breathtakingly high’ compared with other countries

The Guardian - US

Nearly half of Americans breathing in unsafe levels of air pollutants – report

American Lung Association’s study says almost 156 million people live in areas with unhealthy levels of soot or smog

Tom’s Guide

Mattresses, bedding and more — 5 sustainable shopping tips for non-toxic sleep this Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by investing in a truly sustainable and eco-friendly sleep set up with my 5 top shopping tips for mattresses, bedding and more

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The Independent UK

EPA chief demands that Mexico stop Tijuana sewage from flowing into California

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says his agency will be providing Mexico a list to complete to stop the flow of sewage from Tijuana

The Conversation

Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities

Before Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, U.S. factories and cities could pipe their pollution directly into waterways. Rivers, including the Potomac in Washington, smelled of raw sewage and contained toxic chemicals. Ohio’s Cuyahoga River was so contaminated, its oil slicks erupted in flames.

The Guardian - US

The Trump administration is sabotaging your scientific data

Burying our heads in the sand won’t stop the climate crisis or pandemics. We’re taking action to preserve government tools that help us understand and address these threats

The Guardian - US

New research finds alarming levels of toxic chemicals in children’s mattresses

A study shows that toxic flame retardants used in mattresses can seep into air and be absorbed by children

The Conversation

Federal laws don’t ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they don’t make it easy

President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin have announced their intent to reconsider dozens of current regulations in an effort to loosen standards originally imposed to protect the environment and public health. But it’s not as simple as Trump and Zeldin just saying so.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions

Safeguard mechanism revamp leads to overall emissions fall but 70% of coal and gas facilities covered by scheme increased direct pollution

The Guardian - UK

Fears that UK military bases may be leaking toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into drinking water

Bases in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire face MoD investigation over possible leaching of dangerous PFAS into environment

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