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Will the next pandemic be spotted in a hospital or under London’s streets?

Our sewer water could be the best early warning system against an outbreak, reports Chris Stokel-Walker

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Florida completed a 2,560-acre stormwater treatment landscape with 4,750 acre-feet of storage to help protect the Indian River Lagoon

A groundbreaking environmental restoration initiative in South Florida has marked a pivotal achievement with the completion of the Indian River Lagoon-South C-23/C-24 Stormwater Treatment Area. Designed to effectively capture and purify contaminated runoff before it can harm coastal ecosystems, this facility represents a crucial advancement in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Big polluters make small cuts under climate scheme

Australia's biggest polluters have reduced emissions by less than one per cent in two years and an environmental group is calling for reforms.

AAP · Aug 11

Scientists tested road dust in 7 eastern US cities; metals from old factories and decades-old pesticides were still sitting near parks and schools

In seven eastern cities of the U.S., road dust harbors toxic metals linked to historical industrial actions. These contaminants remain entrenched, presenting health dangers through regular dust interactions, especially for children who are more susceptible due to their behaviors and smaller size. Areas in the Northeast exhibit higher concentrations of…

The Times of India · Aug 6

People can walk across this river in Indonesia without touching the water; the reality is alarming

For millions of people in Indonesia, the Citarum River is both a lifeline and an environmental disaster. Stretching for nearly 300 kilometres across West Java, the river supplies water to around 30 million people, irrigates vast agricultural land and supports major industries. Yet in many places, the water is barely…

The Times of India · Aug 6

All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows

Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Border mining poisoning rivers

As Myanmar's military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Thailand this week, much of the media attention will focus on diplomacy and trade, without raising critical questions. Nevertheless, one crisis directly affecting the health and security of people across both nations requires immediate attention: transboundary river contamination from mining…

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Four arrested over 25,000-tonne illegal toxic waste dump blighting local community

The huge toxic waste dump is to be cleared with central government footing the bill

The Independent UK · Aug 4

How Vietnam veteran John Beal turned Seattle's polluted Hamm Creek into a thriving salmon habitat after doctors gave him just four months to live

John Beal, a dedicated Vietnam veteran, took it upon himself to revive Seattle's Hamm Creek, which had suffered from pollution. His approach included removing trash and reintroducing native plants to restore the ecosystem. By founding I'M A PAL, Beal rallied local volunteers and secured necessary funding, reigniting community passion. His…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Cats went mad, birds fell from the sky, and a disease caused by poisoned seafood devastated an entire Japanese coastal community

For decades, the quiet fishing city of Minamata on Japan's southern coast appeared to be thriving. Families depended on the sea for food and livelihoods, unaware that an invisible poison was steadily moving through the marine ecosystem. The first signs did not appear in people but in animals. Cats began…

The Times of India · Aug 3