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Small island nations take high-emitting countries to court to protect the ocean

Countries threatened by rising sea levels are asking a tribunal to decide on responsibility for pollution of the marine environment

The Guardian - UK

Covid tests should be made free again amid new variant spread, infection expert says

COVID-19 lateral flow tests should be made free again amid the spread of a new variant of the virus, an infection expert has said.

The National (Scotland)

PM accuses Sir Keir Starmer of ‘clobbering’ drivers

Rishi Sunak said the Conservatives are ‘not the party that is putting in levies’.

The Independent UK

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London swelters in 32.7C heat as hottest day of the year recorded

September saw six days of temperatures above 30C for the first time

Evening Standard

Air pollution makes it difficult for bees to find flowers: Research

According to a new study, air pollution prevents bees from finding flowers because it degrades the scent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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London pollution alert issued as UK set for hottest day of the year

On Thursday was temperatures hit 32.6C recorded in Surrey

Evening Standard

Cross-party calls for investigation into deputy mayor Shirley Rodrigues are refused

The calls for a probe into Ms Rodrigues’ conduct came from Tory and Lib Dem politicians

Evening Standard

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When does the Ulez grace period end? Eligibility explained

Only those eligible will be able to make use of the grace period

Evening Standard

Residents and fishermen file a lawsuit demanding a halt to the release of Fukushima wastewater

Fishermen and residents of Fukushima and five other prefectures along Japan’s northeastern coast have filed a lawsuit demanding a halt to the ongoing release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea

The Independent UK

EPA’s inspector general says agency isn’t enforcing benzene pollution rules at refineries in Texas, nationally

A report by the federal environmental agency’s internal watchdog found that EPA is failing to enforce its own pollution limits for the known carcinogen at many refineries — including some in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Salton Sea eyed for lithium extraction

As companies with billionaire backing buy in, frontline communities weigh the economics with health and environment

Salon

Ulez expansion will add 13 minutes to life expectancy of average Londoner this year, study claims

The controversial expansion took place on August 29 to cover the whole of Greater London

Evening Standard

Karnataka High Court allows Shanth Thimmaiah to continue as KSPCB chairman for now

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed the State government’s August 31 corrigendum, which resulted in abruptly ending the tenure of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s Chairperson Shanth A. Thimmaiah.

The Hindu

After floods, plastic garbage becoming a threat in Himachal Pradesh

Environmental scientists have expressed their concern over plastic waste damaging the Himalayan ecosystem and biodiversity in the north Indian hill regions like Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

The northern plains of India is the most polluted region | Data

AQLI data shows failure to meet WHO's PM2.5 guideline cuts global life expectancy by 2.3 years. South Asia is worst affected, with Bangladesh losing 6.8 years & India 5.3 years. China stands out due to its success in reducing pollution by 42.3%, extending life expectancy by 2.2 years.

Zenger

People With Respiratory Conditions At Greater Risk From Climate Change:

Their symptoms will become worse, and for some, this will be fatal. The post People with respiratory conditions at greater risk

The Conversation

3,200 deaths a year: 1 of many reasons air pollution in Australia demands urgent national action

Australia is holding its collective breath ahead of a bushfire season that may bring a return of the smoke linked to 400 deaths and 4,500 hospitalisations and emergency department visits during the 2019–20 Black Summer fires.

The Hindu

For an expanse of blue, with air so clean

Clean air remains a long stride in many mega-cities and other places and it should be people who find and apply solutions, supported by innovative adequate air quality policies

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The Hindu

New, creative themes push demand for PoP idols in Vijayawada

On any day in the month preceding Ganesh Chaturthi, the Nunna mango market near Vijayawada becomes a beehive of activity. While some workers are busy sculpting Ganesh idols, others are engrossed in giving finishing touches to them.

The Guardian - UK

The UK had safe water. Then Brexit allowed the Tories to flush away our environmental standards

Michael Gove, who pledged to boost protections, now plans to scrap them. No wonder natural habitats are threatened, says Labour MP Stella Creasy

The Guardian - UK

World meteorologists point to ‘vicious cycle’ of heatwaves and air pollution

The climate crisis and soaring temperatures are worsening air quality, WMO says, with ‘knock-on effects’

The Independent UK

Carbon markets are 'bogus solutions' as rich world keeps polluting, African Climate Summit is told

A Nigerian environmental activist has declared at the first African Climate Summit that carbon markets are “bogus solutions."

The Independent UK

EPA delays new ozone pollution standards until after 2024 election

The Environmental Protection Agency is delaying plans to tighten air quality standards for ground-level ozone — better known as smog — despite a recommendation by a scientific advisory panel to lower air pollution limits to protect public health

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s time for Trump Organization to pay up for polluting Chicago River

Knowing the company and its notorious owner, the state must use every legal means at its disposal to get every dime of the $12 million fine.

The Guardian - UK

Tory peers could stop Gove’s plan to relax pollution rules in England

Zac Goldsmith and a former No 10 adviser back Lords rebellion that hopes to maintain river protections

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