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Olympic triathalon training sessions postponed again as Seine pollution persists

Olympic organisers cancelled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine planned for Monday after weekend downpours in Paris polluted the waterway, but said they were "confident" the medal events would be held this week.

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How prevalent is lung cancer in men and women?

Lung cancer is a significant health concern in India, affecting both men and women, though the prevalence and risk factors differ between the genders. According to data from the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) 2020, lung cancer ranks among the top cancers in India.

The Times of India

Sea cucumbers are a godsend for oceans

A new study explores the fascinating biology of one of the ocean's most enigmatic organisms

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Olympic training session in Seine cancelled due to water pollution

The first training session for triathletes at the Paris Olympics was scrapped on Sunday due to pollution in the River Seine, organisers said.

Radio France Internationale

Olympic triathlon practice cancelled due to pollution in River Seine, less than 24 hours before first race

A training session for the swimming section, due to held in the Paris river, has been cancelled just 24 hours before the main event

The Independent UK

Paris Olympics: First triathlon training cancelled over Seine pollution

The inaugural practice for athletes competing in the triathlon at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games was cancelled on Sunday. Organizers made the decision to call off the session due to concerns about water quality in the River Seine, which has possibly been affected by recent rain.

The Times of India

Ecommerce activity is causing a spike in pollution by warehouses

Warehouses associated with ecommerce outlets are causing more traffic, which means more local pollution.

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Tests show pollution which left beach unsafe for swimming not caused by sewage

SEWAGE did not cause a surge in bacterial pollution which made a Scottish beach unsafe for swimmers, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency…

The National (Scotland)

Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It’s come at a cost to Black people in the South

Wood pellet production has skyrocketed across the US South to feed the European Union’s push

The Independent UK

Number of whales and dolphins to be counted as UK seas face heat and pollution pressures

Census could show effects man-made challenges are having on sea creatures

Evening Standard

First Thing: the Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president

The US vice-president has now won the backing of all the Democratic party’s high-profile figures. Plus: a sweltering summer in Las Vegas

The Guardian - UK

Childhood air pollution directly linked to adult lung health, study says

Connection found between early exposure and bronchitic symptoms in adults without previous lung problems

The Guardian - UK

Monsanto agrees to $160 million settlement with Seattle over pollution in the Duwamish River

Ending an eight-year legal battle, chemical giant Monsanto has agreed to a $160-million settlement with Seattle for its part in polluting the Lower Duwamish River with toxins that posed a threat to humans, fish and wildlife

The Independent UK

Ulez expansion has reduced pollution 'better than expected', says City Hall report

But improvement in air quality is far less dramatic than after the launch of the central London Ulez in 2019 and the inner London Ulez in 2021

Evening Standard

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To address the growing issue of microplastics in the Great Lakes, we need to curb our consumption

You would be hard-pressed to find a corner of the world free from microplastics, plastic particles measuring less than five millimetres. They contaminate our drinking water, accumulate in the food we eat and have been found in the human body, including in blood, organs, placenta, semen and breast milk.

The Guardian - US

‘This used to be a beautiful place’: how the US became the world’s biggest fossil fuel state

No country has ever in history produced as much oil and gas as the US does now and Louisiana is ground zero

PC Gamer

Here's what the number on your backpack means in Once Human

What's that beeping noise? Is it something good?

Evening Standard

Holland Park: Green light for cycle lanes at dangerous roundabout

But residents worried about more congestion and pollution

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New Heathrow third runway battle erupts as boss says expansion crucial for UK economy

The west London airport’s chief executive Thomas Woldbye says there is enough ‘demand’ for another runway

The Guardian - UK

Donkeys in Kenya are dying with stomachs full of plastic – and other animals are at risk

With little grass for grazing on the island of Lamu, donkeys are rummaging through rubbish – and scientists now fear it is a global problem affecting many species

The Independent UK

In Washington state, Inslee's final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law

Voters in Washington state will decide this fall whether to keep one of the country's more aggressive laws aimed at stemming carbon pollution

The Conversation

Estuaries and coastlines capture most plastic before it gets out to sea, giving us a chance to stop ocean pollution

If you ask someone where plastic ends up, they will usually say the ocean. It’s not a surprising answer because we have known since the 1970s that plastic is accumulating in the subtropical oceans, far from land.

The Conversation

Environmental pollution and human health – how worried should we be?

If not the root of all evil, chemical pollution is surely responsible for a good chunk of it. At least, that’s how it feels sometimes when reading the news and the latest research.

The Guardian - UK

Pollution plan ‘must cut intensive farming for Lough Neagh to survive’

Stormont’s rescue proposal for UK’s largest lake criticised by campaigners for dilution of sewage reduction targets

Evening Standard

Government 'not opposed' to third Heathrow runway if it meets four tests, confirms Downing Street

The Prime Minister’s spokesman said the proposals would have to meet air and noise pollution conditions before being approved

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