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Ministers told to get a grip on scale of ‘forever chemicals’ pollution in UK

Tougher regulations needed now, says Green MP Caroline Lucas as Tory colleague calls for monitoring

The Guardian - UK

After pollution rules revised, two asphalt makers in lead for city work

MAT Asphalt, the target of community complaints, was the low bidder on two of five city contracts.

Chicago Sun-Times

Air pollution causes thousands of deaths in Australia each year. Residents and scientists are fighting back

At Robert Richards's house, dust is constantly covering the white weatherboards. Until recently, he had no idea he was living next to one of Australia's biggest silent killers.

ABC News

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Pollution credit trading scheme for housebuilders is being explored in Carmarthenshire

Developers would buy credits to offset the impact of polluting phosphate waste from new schemes

Wales Online

Dr Michael Mosley issues health warning to anyone with gas hobs in their homes

Dr Michael Mosley has warned that gas hobs can impact our health following a new study. The Fast 800 diet founder has issued advice on how people can protect themselves.

Edinburgh Live

Pollutionwatch: London Ulez cuts traffic fumes but heating is concern

Research from top of BT Tower suggests ultra low emission zone may be working better than expected

The Guardian - UK

‘Forever chemicals’ mean England’s waters will miss pollution targets for decades

Mapping project reveals standards for ‘forever chemicals’ will not be met until 2063 in many areas

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Car pollution kills 11,000 Aussies, hospitalises more

More than 11,000 Australians are dying prematurely each year from vehicle pollution, according to a new study that calls for more cuts to car emissions.

AAP

Dr Michael Mosley issues warning to anyone using a gas hob cooker

Gas hobs could be causing health issues in millions of homes

Liverpool Echo

Traffic pollution could be far more dangerous than previously thought, researchers say

New modelling finds that pollution from traffic in Australia leads to a suspected 11,000 deaths per year — 10 times more than the national road toll.

ABC News

Cutting air pollution improves children’s lung development, study shows

Conclusions from long-term survey in Sweden come days after 10th anniversary of Ella Kissi-Debrah’s death in London

The Guardian - UK

Schiphol flights to be limited to 460,000 a year, government wants 440,000 cap

Flights to and from Amsterdam's Schiphol will be limited to 460,000 in the year through September 2024, the airport said, calling it a temporary solution for the government-proposed cap of 440,000 to cut noise pollution and for environmental reasons.

Reuters

Protecting the night sky

So many creatures thrive in the dark - do we need better protection against light pollution?

Newsroom.co.nz

Electric Cars Are Already Making California Healthier: Study

The study looked at real-world data on pollution, electric vehicle density, and emergency room visits controlled against general air quality improvements.

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Night skies are getting 9.6% brighter every year as light pollution erases stars for everyone

For most of human history, the stars blazed in an otherwise dark night sky. But starting around the Industrial Revolution, as artificial light increasingly lit cities and towns at night, the stars began to disappear.

Evening Standard

What is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary certification? Welsh island wins best night sky in the world

One of the greatest night skies in the entire world can be found on an island in north Wales, according to official recognition.

Wales Online

Welsh island announced as first dark sky sanctuary in Europe

The closest major light pollution to the island comes from Dublin, which is over 70 miles across the Irish Sea

The Guardian - UK

Ynys Enlli off Welsh coast designated as a dark sky sanctuary

Bardsey Island is first site in Europe to receive certification, thanks to low light pollution and pristine night skies

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The Guardian - UK

What are PFAS, how toxic are they and how do you become exposed?

Everything you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’ detected in air, water, soils, sediments and rain

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: scale of ‘forever chemical’ pollution across UK and Europe

Major mapping project reveals PFAS have been found at high levels at thousands of sites

The Guardian - UK

Health impact of tyre particles causing ‘increasing concern’, say scientists

Far more tiny particles now come from tyres than are emitted from exhausts but new tyre designs may help

Daily Record

UK beach 'do not swim' warning for entire year after bacteria spike in water

Faecal matter has been discovered at St Mary's Bay and swimmers are now being told not to enter waters due to safety concerns for the whole of 2023.

Dynamite News

Air pollution speeds bone loss from osteoporosis: Research

According to a new study headed by scientists at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, elevated levels of air pollution are linked to bone deterioration in postmenopausal women. Read further on Dynamite News:

Daily Mirror

UK beach issues 'do not swim' warning for entire YEAR after bacteria alert

Faecal matter has been detected at St Mary's Bay on Romney Marsh in Kent by the Environment Agency meaning people are advised not to swim there throughout 2023

Zenger

New Study Found That Individual Living Near Busy Roads Are More Likely To Be Depressed

Those exposed to high levels of fumes from traffic were most prone & living near busy roads increases older people’s risk.

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