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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
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Eating one fish from U.S. lakes or rivers likened to drinking month's worth of contaminated water
Researchers say it's the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
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Lawmakers demand EPA action on troubled cleanup of lead-contaminated L.A.-area homes
After a Times investigation into project lapses, California members of Congress call on the EPA to help in troubled Exide lead cleanup.
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Eco-friendly mud houses make comeback in Hungary
They were long derided as old-fashioned symbols of grinding poverty, but mud and straw houses are making a comeback in Hungary as a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative to concrete. Master builder Janos Gaspar, who renovates earth houses, is worked off his feet. "I'm booked up for three years. Interest is sky-high," the 48-year-old—who has built more than 200 clay houses— told AFP.
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Mass death of sea lions from bird flu suggests virus may be spreading between mammals in the wild
Hundreds of dead or dying sea lions have washed up on the beaches of Peru since January. Before dying, the animals – majestic carnivores that can weigh up to 350 kilos – had been suffering from agonizing convulsions and struggling to swim. Nothing like this had ever been observed in the region. A scientific team of Peruvian and Argentine researchers has now confirmed that the mass mortality of the sea lions is due to the A(H5N1) bird flu virus, which has jumped from seabirds to these wild mammals.
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India and Pakistan are choking on each other’s pollution
Fixing the problem will require countries that hate each other to co-operate
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Health concerns mounting as animals become sick after train derailment
Health concerns are growing in East Palestine as reports rise of animals getting sick and some even dying. The train derailment is causing struggles not just for the animals, but their owners as we…
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Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution
People from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high court
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The EV transition isn't just about cars – the broader goal should be access to clean mobility for everyone
The race to decarbonize passenger cars and light-duty trucks in the U.S. is accelerating. Battery electric vehicles accounted for almost 6% of all new vehicle sales in 2022, up from close to 3% in 2021, and demand is outstripping supply, even as manufacturers roll out new models and designs. The Biden administration is spending billions of dollars to build out EV charging networks and providing incentives for purchasing new and used EVs.
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What is the radioactive capsule missing in WA used for and how dangerous is it?
Authorities are continuing the search for a tiny radioactive capsule lost along a 1,400km stretch of Western Australian desert highway. The 8mm by 6mm capsule fell from a secure device on a truck that was travelling from a Rio Tinto mine site, north of Newman in the Pilbara region, to Perth, where it was being sent for repair.
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Toxins found in fish in Lake Erie, highest in the country
A recent study by the Environmental Working Group found that fish in Lake Erie have 11 parts per trillion of a toxin called PFAS. The levels are one of the highest in the country.
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As the Colorado River Shrinks, Washington Prepares to Spread the Pain
The seven states that rely on the river for water are not expected to reach a deal on cuts. It appears the Biden administration will have to impose reductions.
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England’s coast faces ‘multiple threats’ of dredging, sewage and pollution
Environment Agency paints bleak picture of coastal regions with eco-systems and people coming under increased pressure
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Tire Dust Is the ‘DDT Of Our Generation’
Companies know their products threaten wild fish habitats, but they have no plans to stop using the deadly chemicals.
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System to protect Australia’s threatened species from development ‘more or less worthless’, study finds
Environment ministers’ decisions spanning 15 years made no difference to amount of habitat destroyed, researchers say
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Magnetic solution removes toxic "forever chemicals" from water in seconds
Scientists in Australia have developed an intriguing new technique for removing toxic “forever chemicals” from water. Adding a solution to contaminated water coats the pollutants and makes them magnetic, so they can easily be attracted and isolated.
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The Earth's ozone layer is slowly recovering, UN report finds
The upper atmosphere ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation, which is linked to skin cancer, eye cataracts and agricultural damage.
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An Environmental Activist Has Been Killed Every Other Day for the Past Decade
At least 1,733 environmental activists and land defenders have been killed for their work over the past decade, according to a new report from the nonprofit Global Witness. That means that a person defending the environment is killed every other day, a harrowing statistic especially in the context of the worsening climate and biodiversity crisis.
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CO2 removal is essential, along with emissions' cuts, to limit global
More than 20 global CDR experts, led by Dr Steve Smith, from Oxford’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, came together to deliver the blunt findings. In the comprehensive 120-page report, they warn there is a large gap between how much CDR is needed to meet international temperature targets and how much governments are aiming to deliver.
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Exxon’s 1970s Climate Projections Were Scarily Accurate
The oil giant's internal climate models correctly forecast the climate change we're seeing now—all while the company pushed denial in public.
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