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Idaho Air Quality Reaches Very Unhealthy as Oregon Wildfire Smoke Settles Over the Boise Treasure Valley

Idaho DEQ forecasts very unhealthy air for the Boise Treasure Valley through Tuesday as Oregon wildfire smoke lingers. Who is at risk and what to do.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

United States sewers hide $13 million in metals per million residents, including an estimated $2.6 million in gold and silver

Sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants contains valuable metals. Researchers estimate these metals could be worth millions for large communities annually. Gold and silver alone contribute significantly to this potential economic value. Recovering these metals presents technical and economic challenges for cities. This discovery highlights urban resource potential and material…

The Times of India · Jul 28

For decades, zinc smelters polluted Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain; crews later used mushroom compost and aircraft seeding to help vegetation return

Palmerton's Blue Mountain suffered severe environmental damage from zinc factory emissions. Heavy metals altered the landscape, harming vegetation and wildlife habitats. Restoration efforts focused on improving soil conditions and re-establishing plant cover. Aircraft distributed materials to treat difficult-to-access contaminated areas. The long-term work demonstrates ecosystem recovery after careful land treatment.

The Times of India · Jul 28

Switzerland’s wastewater carries about 43 kilograms of gold and 3,000 kilograms of silver each year, but recovery is rarely worthwhile

Swiss wastewater treatment plants process significant amounts of gold and silver annually. Researchers found these metals are worth millions but are rarely recovered. Ordinary households and industries contribute to this metal flow into sewage systems. While most recovery is not financially viable, some local exceptions exist. This study tracks valuable…

The Times of India · Jul 25

Warning issued as illness-causing pollution found at popular Fife beach

"Pollution has been identified by SEPA at Aberdour beach and exposure may cause illness."

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections

Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areas

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Ex-Southern Water CEO Charged with Faking Tests to Dodge £45m Fines, but Firm Faces Separate Case

Southern Water's ex-CEO and colleagues face fraud charges for allegedly manipulating wastewater tests to avoid environmental fines, with potential penalties exceeding £45 million.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

Ex-Southern Water boss to face trial over allegedly manipulating sewage testing

Former CEO Matthew Wright and three other ex-employees named in criminal proceedings by Environment Agency

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets the Midwest and Northeast, Putting 100 Million Americans Under Air Quality Alerts

Canadian wildfire smoke has put 100+ million Americans under air quality alerts across 16–18 states. Here's who faces the highest health risk and what to do to protect yourself.

Medical Daily · Jul 21

Scientists looked 2,000 metres below the ocean and found microplastics in 92% of deep-sea animals, revealing plastic has reached Earth's most remote ecosystems and could threaten marine food webs

Scientists have uncovered plastic pollution in one of Earth's most isolated environments, challenging the long-held belief that the deep ocean remains largely untouched by human activity. Analysing animals living more than 2,000 metres beneath the sea, researchers discovered that 92% contained microplastics, offering some of the clearest evidence yet that…

The Times of India · Jul 21