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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

The Guardian - AU

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

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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.

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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 Guardian - UK

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.

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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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Childhood air pollution directly linked to adult lung health, study says

Connection found between early exposure and bronchitic symptoms in adults without previous lung problems

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OPINION - The Standard View: The evidence is in — Sadiq Khan's Ulez extension is cutting toxic air

Critics warned that Sadiq Khan’s mission to clean up London’s air would be politically toxic and practically ineffectual. They were wrong on both counts. A long-awaited report by City Hall demonstrates that the Mayor’s expansion of the ultra low emission zone (Ulez) resulted in a “better than expected” reduction in…

Evening Standard

Heat, rats and sewage in the Seine: Paris battles a host of problems before Olympic Games begin

Concern and controversy has weighed heavily on the build-up to the Paris Olympics as city officials rush to present the capital in its best light and organisers work under the shadow of a corruption investigation

The Independent UK

Ulez expansion led to significant drop in air pollutants in London, report finds

Change equivalent to removing 200,000 cars for a year, with capital’s air quality improving at faster rate than rest of England

The Guardian - UK

Ulez expansion has reduced pollution 'better than expected', says City Hall report

But improvement in air quality is far less dramatic than after the launch of the central London Ulez in 2019 and the inner London Ulez in 2021

Evening Standard

To address the growing issue of microplastics in the Great Lakes, we need to curb our consumption

You would be hard-pressed to find a corner of the world free from microplastics, plastic particles measuring less than five millimetres. They contaminate our drinking water, accumulate in the food we eat and have been found in the human body, including in blood, organs, placenta, semen and breast milk.

The Conversation

Molekule Air Pro Review: can this futuristic air purifier really destroy air pollutants?

We put the innovative device which promises to eliminate smoke, mould, bacteria and other pollutants to the test

Evening Standard

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What is Goat Canyon? Millions of gallons of sewage seep into San Diego from just one spot in Tijuana

More than 14.5 billion gallons of untreated raw sewage have entered California from Mexico, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission

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Environmental pollution and human health – how worried should we be?

If not the root of all evil, chemical pollution is surely responsible for a good chunk of it. At least, that’s how it feels sometimes when reading the news and the latest research.

Radio France Internationale

Air pollution found to be above safe levels at Paris Olympic sites

Some 95 percent of sports venues in the Paris region exceed the World Health Organisation's air quality recommendations, according to a French watchdog.

The Guardian - UK

Yes, five years in jail is too harsh, but the Just Stop Oil Five shouldn’t have done it

The urgent needs of the road users they held up were ignored during this climate crusade

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Sadiq Khan says he was sent a bullet in the post at the height of Ulez protests

Sadiq Khan’s expansion of Ulez to the whole of London was met with violent threats

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds EPA Rule On Coal Plants

Federal appeals court upholds EPA rule requiring coal-fired power plants to reduce carbon emissions. Industry challenges rejected.

Evening Standard

Study reveals that children who grow up near green spaces have healthier lungs

Children from all socioeconomic backgrounds showed improved lung function, but the effect was more pronounced in those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds

The Independent UK

New Jersey to allow power plant hotly fought by Newark residents

New Jersey has decided to allow building a new backup power plant at one of the country’s largest sewage treatment facilities

Latin Times

California beaches near Mexico border top 'beach bummer' list thanks to Tijuana River

The mayor of San Diego County's Imperial Beach described the issue as "the biggest environmental and public health disaster in the nation that nobody knows of"

AAP

Residents weigh next steps after losing mine dust fight

Residents have lost a court battle over fine dust and other pollutants emitted by an open-cut coal mine in NSW but the fight may not yet be over.

The Guardian - AU

Let there be night: digital billboards to be turned off to curb light pollution under Melbourne city proposal

Illuminated signs have increased nocturnal artificial light and are detrimental to the city’s liveability and sustainability, a review has found

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