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22 oil leaks, 507 tonnes of waste in one year

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has reported 22 incidents of oil leaks in the Gulf of Thailand and a total of 507 tonnes of rubbish collected from the seas around the country last year, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Taisaranakul.

Bangkok Post

80% of beaches in Cornwall issue raw sewage alerts following heavy rain

54 beaches across Cornwall have issued sewage alerts, including near tourist hotspots like Falmouth and Penzance

The Independent UK

Clean air, not 'hot air'

Early this week, the Administrative Court in Chiang Mai province issued a ruling that once again confirms the outgoing government has failed to tackle the problem of toxic air pollution, despite having previously prioritised the fight against PM2.5 dust particles and making this a national agenda.

Bangkok Post

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Want to breathe easy this winter? Turn your home into a jungle

Indoor air quality falls when windows are kept shut. Houseplants can help, but it takes a lot of greenery to get the best results

The Guardian - AU

Risk of tap water exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals higher in Southern California

Tap water in urban areas of Southern and Central California appears more likely to be contaminated by PFAS "forever chemicals" than drinking water in many other regions of the nation, although rural Californians are far less likely to suffer similar exposure, according to new research by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Los Angeles Times

Make Chamundi Hills plastic-free by Dasara, says NGT panel chief

NGT State panel chief Justice Subhash Adi directs Mysuru district admin to ensure Chamundi Hills free of plastic before Dasara. He stresses importance of conservation and warns of dangers if plastic ban not enforced. Officials inform Adi of initiatives taken to manage Chamundi Hills, incl. banning vendors from hawking, restricting…

The Hindu

NGT chief directs local authorities in Mysuru to strictly implement solid waste management plan

NGT panel chief Subhash Adi directs Mysuru authorities to monitor, implement solid waste mgmt plan & ban on plastic. He calls for in-situ waste mgmt in large offices, ban on plastic use in govt offices, hotels & educational institutions. He also reviews e-waste & biomedical waste mgmt.

The Hindu

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Pollutionwatch: improving air quality could ease pressure on NHS

People in Bradford made more GP and A&E visits for breathing problems after polluted days, researchers find

The Guardian - UK

Welsh Water criticised over pollution incidents and downgraded

The pollution incidents mean DCWW has been downgraded for the second year running

Wales Online

Loophole lets farmers pollute England’s rivers with excess manure – report

Investigation finds polluting farmers may not face action after breaking the rules

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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Manchester Evening News

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

The Hindu

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 Guardian - US

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

The Hindu

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.

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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.

Evening Standard

London City Airport expansion rejected by councillors over noise pollution fears

Airport sought permission for increased passenger numbers and extended Saturday operations

The Guardian - AU

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

Belfast Live

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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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

Daily Mirror

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

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