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Plastic pollution in some NZ lakes is comparable to northern hemisphere lakes in highly populated areas, global study finds

The level of microplastic pollution in New Zealand lakes is comparable with those in the US or Europe, despite much lower population densities, according to our global analysis of plastic pollution in freshwater lakes and reservoirs.

The Conversation

Concerns Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood plans were ‘not properly consulted on’

A trial will launch this winter blocking through-access to many roads in east Bristol

Bristol Post

Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong to ban Japanese products from areas that discharge radioactive water

A top official in Hong Kong says the city would immediately ban the import of aquatic products from 10 prefectures in Japan if it discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

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Welsh Water environmental rating downgraded over rise in sewage spills

Wales' largest water company caused 91 sewage pollution incidents in 2022 - up 9% from 2021

Birmingham Post

Chaos and confusion erupted on the streets of Levenshulme two years ago - now its cause is here to stay

Active Neighbourhood trials in Levenshulme drew controversy at the start of 2021 but now the council is finalising the scheme

Manchester Evening News

Air pollution in Tamil Nadu steadily declining over the last five years, says study

Tamil Nadu has seen a steady decline in air pollution in urban and rural areas between 2017 and 2022, a recent study has found.

The Hindu

Summer of snot: the hay fever crisis ruining dates, work and weddings

Seasonal allergies may sound like a joke to some – but they can be truly disruptive, and things are getting worse

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Supreme Court stays appointment of Lieutenant Governor to chair Yamuna High-Level Committee

The Supreme Court stayed a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order of January 9 appointing the Lieutenant Governor as the chairperson of a High Level Committee to combat unabated pollution in river Yamuna.

The Hindu

TASMAC to introduce 90 ml liquor in plasticised cartons; committee to study toddy tapping: Minister

The Tamil Nadu government will introduce liquor in 90 ml plasticised cartons, as glass bottles thrown in streets and waterbodies have become a major cause of concern, posing problems to farmers, said Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Muthusamy, who is additionally holding the portfolios of excise, prohibition, and molasses.

The Hindu

London City Airport expansion rejected by councillors over noise pollution fears

Airport sought permission for increased passenger numbers and extended Saturday operations

Evening Standard

Australia’s annual plastic consumption produces emissions equivalent to 5.7m cars, analysis shows

Plastics consumed nationally in 2019-20 created 16m tonnes of greenhouse gases, report says

The Guardian - AU

The Earth's Corr: Hiding toxic waste inside a ring of bonfire pallets is not bright

The folks you are harming are those who’ll be standing right next to you as you watch those towering pyres crackle and burn, before crumbling to the ground as you breathe in toxic fumes

Belfast Live

Here’s why there is still so much lead pipe in Chicago

While Detroit, a city that went through bankruptcy, made the decision to remove all of its lead water pipes to prevent lead poisoning, the city of Chicago opted to leave many lead pipes in the ground

The Independent UK

Cadia goldmine could be source of some lead found in water tanks, miner says

Exclusive: General manager says chemical analysis shows ‘slight overlap’ of mine lead and samples from local residents’ rainwater tanks

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Warnings to residents to stay out of 'zombie' lake that reappeared after decades

Tulare Lake in California reemerged this past winter due to intense storms and flooding and has submerged farmland and infrastructure, making it dangerous for swimming and other recreational activities

Manchester Evening News

More Clean Air Zone delays as it's revealed 1,000-plus buses made green at cost of £15m might not comply

Retrofitting buses might not be bringing emissions down enough

The Times of India

Warrior Moms urge CPCB for strict ban on single-use plastics

BATHINDA: Warrior Moms, an environmental organisation representing concern mothers, from 32 cities across the country have urged the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to act tough and strictly implement ban on Single-Use Plastics.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer defends Ulez expansion and says Khan ‘caught between rock and a hard place’

The Labour leader said the London mayor had a legal obligation to improve air quality and so ‘had to take action’

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The Conversation

Plastic pollution threatens birds far out at sea – new research

Seabirds are one of the world’s most threatened animal groups. They already contend with multiple issues, including climate change, accidental capture in fishing gear and being eaten by invasive species like cats and some rodents.

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan has ‘no choice’ on Ulez expansion, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Labour leader said the London mayor had a legal obligation to improve air quality and so ‘had to take action’.

Bangkok Post

'Frankenstein chemicals' trump 'forever chemicals'

Health fads come and go, but drinking more water (and less beer and soda) is one of the few things that's unequivocally good for the human body. It should be as easy as putting a glass under the tap, but what kinds of potentially harmful chemicals lurk there? News that…

Newslaundry

‘Master of disposal’ or ‘committee raj’?: A look at Goel’s NGT tenure

Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel set foot in the courtroom for the last time as the chairperson of the National Green Tribunal on Thursday. It was around 11 am, there were no witnesses to his swan song except the two dozen law interns who filled half of the room for 50.

Tribune News Service

How to test the air quality in your home

With climate change and pollution continuing to impact weather and atmospheric conditions around the globe and the pandemic highlighting just how vulnerable humans are to invisible pathogens, many people are thinking harder about the air they breathe and how it could affect their health. Unfortunately, almost 36 percent of Americans…

Bristol Post

Car parking prices in West Country city to be based on pollution levels of vehicle

The council estimates it will make £225k a year from the increased charges

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles, again, sees drop in air quality after Fourth of July fireworks

Dozens of fireworks shows, and many smaller backyard or neighborhood pyrotechnic displays, lit up Southern California skies throughout the Fourth of July celebration Tuesday — leaving an almost instant negative effect on the region's air quality.

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