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Alarm as plastic pollution of oceans reaches unprecedented levels

Plastic pollution of the world's oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, according to a new scientific study. The authors are calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste.

Radio France Internationale

Nurdle pollution turns Spanish beach into 'plastic soup'

Billions of tiny plastic beads, known as nurdles, have been washing up on beaches in the north of Spain and along France’s Atlantic coast. This is the result of industrial pollution on a massive scale. To understand how this form of pollution has gone undetected for so long, the Down…

France 24

Air pollution ‘speeds up osteoporosis’ in postmenopausal women

US study finds bone loss occurs twice as fast among women living in areas with higher air pollution

The Guardian - UK

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Trucks, haze and action

The high levels of PM2.5 air pollution seen this month revive the question of what national and local governments could have done but failed to do. Within this, the proposed relocation of Bangkok Port out of the capital city -- part of the national master plan to reduce PM2.5 --…

Bangkok Post

Rise in ocean plastic pollution 'unprecedented'

PARIS: Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste.

Bangkok Post

First Cop15, now the high seas treaty: there is hope for the planet’s future

Many agree that strides have been made in protecting biodiversity and the oceans – but much remains to be done

The Guardian - UK

More than 100 fish found dead in mile-long stretch of polluted river

The Environment Agency is investigating and said a nearby pumping station had been switched off in a bid to contain the issue

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First Thing: Russian missile barrage knocks out power in Ukraine

Latest attack reported to include use of hypersonic missiles, of which Moscow is only believed to have a few dozen. Plus, the 10 worst places to live in the US for air pollution

The Guardian - UK

Oceans awash with micro-plastic pollution due to ‘unprecedented’ increase

A new study has revealed a 'rapid and unprecedented' increase in the amount of microplastic entering the planet’s oceans since 2005.

The New Daily

EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution

The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed strengthening a rule aimed at reducing polluted wastewater from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and underground aquifers

The Independent UK

More than 170tn plastic particles afloat in oceans, say scientists

‘Cleanup is futile’ if production continues at current rate, amid rapid rise in marine pollution

The Guardian - UK

Plastic pollution is filtering into fish

Oysters, tuna and other wild-caught fish we eat often contain microplastics

Salon

Chiang Mai to hand out face masks as dust from fires hits hazardous levels

Thai authorities struggle to contain forest fires, a persistent cause of air pollution during the dry season

The Guardian - UK

Full list of Newcastle parking charges as prices to rise at more than 170 sites in April

Hourly parking tariffs at council-run parking locations across Newcastle will be increased by 20 or 30p

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US neighborhoods with more people of color suffer worse air pollution

Exclusive: Cutting-edge analysis of fine particulate levels by area reveals shocking disparities: ‘The underlying variable that is most predictive is systemic racism’

The Guardian - US

Revealed: the 10 worst places to live in US for air pollution

A Guardian analysis using cutting-edge modelling developed by researchers tracks deadly PM2.5 levels

Bangkok Post

Dust unsafe in more than 50 provinces

PM2.5 levels were above the safe threshold in 55 provinces on Wednesday morning, the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation reported.

Bangkok Post

PM2.5 dust at unsafe levels in 55 provinces

Fine dust levels were above the safe threshold of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³) in 55 provinces, bar the South, on Wednesday morning, the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation reported.

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Los Angeles Times

LA residents who drive less are exposed to more air pollution, study finds

LOS ANGELES — Despite the conventional wisdom, not everybody drives all the time in Los Angeles. Those who don’t, it turns out, pay more of a price in terms of the air they breathe than major car commuters, according to a new study.

Bangkok Post

Mask use urged as haze fastens grip

A pulmonologist from Siriraj Hospital has suggested people wear masks to protect themselves from dust pollution as the number of patients with respiratory diseases continues to rise, especially among children.

Inverse

New Study Shows Air Pollution is Literally Everywhere

The study published in "Lancet Planetary Health" shows that 99.99 percent of the world has has some level of a dangerous pollutant.

The Conversation

Long COVID linked to air pollution exposure in young adults – new study

Although COVID-19 infections are typically less severe in young adults, that doesn’t mean they aren’t still at risk of complications from COVID-19. For example, around one in 25 adults aged over 16 have reported suffering from long-term COVID-19 symptoms after their first infection. For some, these symptoms lasted for almost…

Chicago Tribune

When it comes to smog, Cook County in Illinois is the worst neighbor in the country, EPA finds

CHICAGO — When it comes to lung-damaging smog, Chicago and the rest of Cook County are the nation’s worst neighbors.

The Guardian - UK

How a monument to my great-great-grandfather could help tackle the scourge of plastic pollution

A newly restored drinking fountain commemorates my ancestor. We need more to tackle the horror of so many discarded bottles, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The New Daily

Minister confident of pollution safeguard’s success

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is confident of the success of a proposed pollution safeguard mechanism, despite the Greens' concerns with the scheme.

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