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Britain’s sewage pollution crisis has become an election issue

Politicians are capitalising on the sewage pollution crisis with promises ahead of the general election.

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Youth activists win ‘historic’ climate case settlement in Hawaii

Youth activists are forcing Hawaii to clean up its transport sector.

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Where do the UK’s political parties stand on 6 key climate issues?

Here’s what Britain’s biggest political parties said they would do on issues ranging from sewage pollution to net zero and cutting emissions from home heating.

Water Matters

Water pollution: How the EU is working to restore our rivers, lakes and seas

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe's waters have been becoming more polluted over decades, mainly due to mismanagement of agriculture, industry and sewage treatment. In this Crash Course we dig into the alarming statistics and explore what the EU is doing about it.

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Governments call for crackdown on ‘fast fashion’ ahead of key vote

France is one of a quartet of EU countries calling for legislation allowing for additional levies on clothing companies who use a cheap 'fast fashion' marketing strategy

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Which European countries are leading the way on clothes recycling?

EU countries generated an estimated 6.95 million tonnes of textile waste in 2020 or around 16kg annually per person.

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Are bright colours fueling microplastic pollution?

The study’s authors say manufacturers should give more thought to what colour they make short-lived items.

Greece

NGO cleans up contaminated Greek seas

The operation lasted ten days and targeted waters near Ithaca and Patras, where around 30 tonnes of nets and waste had collected.

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Low sperm count could be due to microplastics, new study finds

The tiny plastic particles were found in all 23 human testes in a new study, and all 47 testes from pet dogs.

Travel News

Which European cities are regulating cruise ships?

Destinations struggling with overtourism are putting a stop to ships that bring toxic emissions and millions of passengers.

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Where do microplastics end up when we breathe them in?

Inhalation is one of the most likely pathways for human exposure to microplastics.

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World takes ‘major step’ toward global treaty to end plastic pollution

For the first time, negotiators discussed the text of what is supposed to become a global treaty.

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Commission seeks to clarify ‘essential use’ of dangerous chemicals

The European Commission has drawn up strict criteria on when the use the most dangerous substances is justified, but with an overhaul of the EU's core chemicals regulation still on ice, green NGOs have urged a redoubling of efforts to limit pollution and health risks.

Nature

London’s Thames will be safe for swimming in 10 years, mayor vows

A 25-kilometre super sewer is set to help - but campaigners say the scale of the challenge remains ‘absolutely massive’.

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Could sewage pollution put a stop to Olympic events in the Seine?

Only one out of 14 water samples show the river to be safe for swimming, according to analysis by Surfrider Foundation.

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‘Frankly disgusting’: What’s behind Britain’s sewage pollution crisis?

Campaigners say a car crash of different disasters has left the UK with some of the worst bathing water quality in Europe.

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Parisians travel more by bike than by car, study finds

Walking and public transport were still the most popular ways to get around the French capital.

Economy

The smart economics of clean air: Financial institutions urged to act

A commission chaired by former New Zealand PM and former WHO Chief Scientist calls on the World Bank and others to act on air pollution.

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Messi teams up with Join The Planet Foundation to clean up our oceans

To help fight plastic waste, Lionel Messi has teamed up with Join the Planet, a brand that turns discarded materials into valuable products. The company's Chairman, Samir M Suleymanov, tells us more.

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Could ‘forever chemicals’ soon be banned in France?

Forever chemicals are the 'health scandal of the century’ on the same level as asbestos, say French politicians.