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Climate scientists hit back on Trump plan to nix air pollution rules

More than a dozen climate scientists said the Trump administration’s assertions were factually incorrect.

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Is Cyprus doing enough to fight illegal landfills?

The Republic of Cyprus has a serious issue with its waste management. The island recycles far less than required by European Union legislation and sends much more to landfill. It also has numerous illegal dumping grounds. What is the extent of the problem, and what are the possible solutions?

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French Senate backs law to regulate ultra fast fashion

The new legislation would impose eco-taxes, advertising bans, and influencer restrictions, but critics believe the bill falls short of its initial environmental ambitions.

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Everest faces pressure from climate change and overcrowding

Nepal says it must protect Mount Everest as rising climber numbers and climate change put pressure on the world’s highest peak.

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EU Decoded

Will companies cut down on microplastic pollution?

Microplastics are among the worst polluters for all ecosystems and can be harmful to all life. We look at how new regulations could reduce the contamination that often occurs during the transport of plastic pellets used in the manufacture of larger products.

Green News

Pollution is masking the real extent of global warming, study says

The findings will help develop more accurate climate models to predict future climate change.

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Meet the teen duo that won this year’s Earth Prize Europe

The European winners hope they can scale up their invention to tackle water pollution at its source.

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Swedish hedgehogs found to contain pesticides, plastics and lead

Researchers have found hedgehog bodies are full of environmental pollutants, including some of the most hazardous to human health.

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Pig-rearing pollution is making life ‘unfeasible’ in this Spanish town

Residents are too afraid to drink water from their local wells or open their windows for fear of the stench of nearby livestock operations.

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One in three people worldwide exposed to household air pollution

About one in three people worldwide were exposed to household air pollution in a single year, according to new estimates.

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Less than 1 in 5 cities around the world boast clean air, report warns

India had six of the nine most polluted cities worldwide, a new report from a Swiss-based database found.

Green News

How close is Europe to meeting its zero pollution targets?

Air pollution, pesticide use, and plastic litter at sea are down, but more action is needed for the bloc to meet its clean goals by 2030.

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Bright red river outside Buenos Aires sparks fears of pollution

Sarandi River, which is located in a suburb of Buenos Aires, has turned bright red, sparking concerns amongst residents over possible contamination.

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Young people lack awareness of dangers to ocean health, study finds

The survey found little demand amongst young people for significant action or accountability from ocean stakeholders.

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Oldest evidence of lead pollution found in ancient Greece

Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say.

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Top European court orders Italy to stop mafia-caused toxic pollution

Mafia informants directed police to specific sites where toxic rubbish was dumped.

Travel News

Planning a cruise to Nice? The mayor wants to cancel it

Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on large cruise ships.

Nature

Nearly a quarter of freshwater animals now face extinction risk

Most species don’t have just one threat putting them at risk of extinction, but many threats acting together.

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Arctic ice shows Romans had lower IQs because of lead pollution

Researchers measured lead pollution and its impact on human health through Arctic ice-core samples.

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Antarctic tourism is booming: Can it be sustainable?

The presence of humans in this fragile, remote ecosystem comes with major risks.