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"Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds"
#Pollution #AirPollution

"Low-income areas in England and Wales face worst air pollution, analysis finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Pollution

Air #pollution directly linked to increased #dementia risk
Long-term exposure accelerates the development of Lewy body dementia Parkinson’s disease w/dementia in people who are predisposed to the conditions.

Air pollution directly linked to increased dementia risk
Long-term exposure accelerates the development of Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease with dementia in people who are predisposed to the conditions.

"Supercharged dust storms are exposing millions to deadly air pollution"
#Pollution #AirPollution

Supercharged dust storms are exposing millions to deadly air pollution
More people are getting sick due to sand and dust storms that are now more intense and frequent, contributor Sean Mowbray reported for Mongabay. The intensifying storms have exposed many millions more people to dangerous levels of particulate pollution across the world. In some regions, it has also triggered outbreaks of respiratory and infectious diseases. […]

So now Trump also actively supports the faster destruction of our planet. It will also worsen living conditions in the US. #coal #trump #climate

Trump Officials Offer $625 Million to Rescue Coal
The new effort, which includes opening 13.1 million acres of federal land for mining and eliminating pollution limits, aims to save an industry that has been declining for decades.

🖐️ EPA delay threatens fenceline communities near steel and coke plants, report warns
https://www.thenewlede.org/2025/08/steel-plants-fenceline-air-pollution-epa-rules/

EPA delay threatens fenceline communities near steel and coke plants, report warns
By Brian Bienkowski Steel and coke plants in the US are regularly releasing illegal amounts of air pollutants and the Trump administration’s delay on stricter rules at these plants leaves fenceline communities struggling for long-sought federal help, according to a new report. 

"Cigarette filters do nothing for smokers’ health and just create plastic pollution – they should be banned"
#Plastic #Plastics #Pollution

Cigarette filters do nothing for smokers’ health and just create plastic pollution – they should be banned
Cigarette filters are one of the biggest sources of plastic pollution and they serve no purpose.

"Air pollution can affect how well we sleep, scientists discover"
#Pollution #AirPollution #Health

"Air pollution from oil and gas causes 90,000 premature US deaths each year, says new study"
#AirPollution #Pollution #Health

Silicon valley e-waste invisibility trick.
#ewaste #pollution
https://gerrymcgovern.com/silic…

"Government Policies Drive Reduced Coastal Plastic Pollution on Australian Beaches"
#Plastic #Plastics #Pollution

Government Policies Drive Reduced Coastal Plastic Pollution on Australian Beaches | Happy Eco News
Australia has achieved reduced coastal plastic pollution with a 39% decrease over 10 years, according to new CSIRO research. The study of six cities shows government policies like plastic bans are working, though scientists say continued efforts from communities, industry, and policymakers remain essential for environmental protection.

🤬 EPA’s move to greenlight controversial dicamba herbicide sparks outrage
#pollution

EPA's move to greenlight controversial dicamba herbicide sparks outrage
By Carey Gillam In the latest reversal of American environmental protections, US regulators said this week that they plan to approve a trio of new herbicide products made with dicamba, a controversial chemical that has wreaked havoc across farm country and sparked years of litigation, and twice drawn court-ordered bans.

"At least 45,000 sites in Wales could be contaminated with toxic waste, study says"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

#USA under #Drumpf insists on irksome negotiating table role as biggest obstacle to solving petty perennial #plastic #pollution

Tough U.S. stance casts gloom over plastics pollution deal after Geneva flop
A three-year global push to reach a legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution harming the oceans and human health now appears adrift.

"How microbes could help solve the world's plastic pollution crisis"
#Pastic #Plastics #Pollution

How microbes could help solve the world's plastic pollution crisis
With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: harnessing the natural abilities of certain bacteria and fungi to break down plastics in ways that current technologies cannot.

"Ofwat letting water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Sewage #Pollution

"Thousands take legal action over ‘widespread pollution’ of three UK rivers"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Pollution

"Growing cocktail of medicines in world’s waterways could be fuelling antibiotic resistance"
#Water #Pollution #Environment

Growing cocktail of medicines in world’s waterways could be fuelling antibiotic resistance
Every flush sends traces of our medicines into rivers. When antibiotics mix with common drugs like painkillers or hormones, bacteria can evolve to resist treatment.

"An E.U. Plan to Slash Micropollutants in Wastewater Is Under Attack"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Pollution

An E.U. Plan to Slash Micropollutants in Wastewater Is Under Attack
Earlier this year, a European Union directive mandated advanced treatment of micropollutants in wastewater, with the cost to be borne by polluters. But the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, which are responsible for most of those contaminants, are now pushing back.

"Water firms in England could face harsher sewage fines under new Environment Agency powers"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Water

"Revealed: river pollution twice as bad inside national parks as outside them"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Rivers #Pollution

"Windermere pollution 'concerning', finds biggest survey of its kind"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Windermere #Pollution

"Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds"
#Cars #Vehicles #Environment #Pollution