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DARK SECRETS: Pollution | Rare Historical Photos

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays

Green groups say European Commission is ‘chief roadblock’ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress four years on

The Guardian - UK

Study finds toxic benzene emissions along the Texas Gulf Coast are among the highest in the nation

Researchers found that state policy and oil refineries’ failure to fix leaks contributed more to high benzene emissions than the size or capacity of the refineries.

The Texas Tribune

Close To Half of Americans Live Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Report Shows

The 2026 State of the Air report found that 33.5 million children, or 46% of everyone under 18 in the United States, live in counties that received a failing grade for at least one measure of air pollution.

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‘Abandoned fish farms everywhere’: Greek island grapples with debris polluting the Ionian Sea

The Greek island of Ithaca is still facing pollution years after fish farms were abandoned.

Euronews

Oily orange water result of mine pollution, court told

A rural community group alleges rivers, ponds, dams and water tanks have been contaminated by pollution from one of Australia's largest gold and copper mines.

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Texas’ Gulf Coast Has a Health Problem: Benzene Emissions Are Among the Highest in the Nation

At the worst-performing refineries, report finds operators are not tackling recurring and harmful leaks, leading to public health risk.

Capital & Main

HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research

Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That’s the result of a new study we co-authored in the journal Scientific Reports.

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Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns

American Lung Association report comes amid Trump EPA’s expansive rollback of environmental protections

The Guardian - US

Earth Day 2026: Who Really Has the Power to Save the Planet Right Now?

Join Earth Day 2026 in tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Explore power dynamics and collective responsibility for a sustainable future

International Business Times UK

Plastic production ‘out of control’ as UK households throw away 1.6bn pieces every week

Burning plastic can contribute to air pollution and climate change, while waste incinerators often tend to be near more deprived communities, further driving health inequality

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: EU warns Europe faces difficult summer amid jet fuel shortages

Europe faces difficult summer of jet fuel shortages ‘even in best case scenario’ Why visitors will have to drink cow urine to enter holy Indian temple What could happen to Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ rules after EU ruling Embattled New Zealand prime minister survives leadership vote The effect cocaine pollution is having…

The Independent UK

What effect is cocaine pollution having on young Atlantic salmon?

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Paris has successfully cut noise pollution, but urban birds still can’t sing at their natural pitch

When Rachel Carson wrote the environmental classic Silent Spring in 1962, she warned that unchecked human impacts might create a silent future.

The Conversation

Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds

Fish swam further and dispersed more widely after exposure to environmental levels of drug and main metabolite

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Beyond lung cancer: other types of cancer linked to air pollution, report finds

Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards.

The Texas Tribune

Low-producing oil wells linger for years, causing headaches for Texas landowners

Jackie Chesnutt, who lives outside San Angelo, is tired of pollution from nearly inactive wells. Experts say Texas rules allow companies to defer plugging wells for far too long.

Digital Camera World

Rollei Astroklar review: a light pollution filter from a heritage photo brand

I turn the Rollei Astroklar light pollution filter to the night sky to see if it can enhance my low-light city and astro photos and live up to its famous name

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s coalmine emissions are increasing. Is this how a major policy to cut climate pollution is meant to work?

The Albanese government overhauled policy and promised significant pollution cuts – but carbon offsets are still being used as an excuse

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Irix Edge Light Pollution Filter review: a quality astro filter for larger lenses

Can this high-end light pollution filter from Irix 'edge' past the competition? I took it out to shoot astro and low-light city shots to see…

The Guardian - US

Earth gets brighter every year but progression is volatile, study finds

Covid, light pollution regulations and faltering global economy affect location and intensity of brightness

Digital Camera World

K&F Concept Natural Night review: a top-quality light pollution filter at a rock-bottom price

Shoot for the stars with this cheap and cheerful, feature-packed light pollution filter

Digital Camera World

Cokin Nuances Clearsky review: a fully pro light pollution filter

Cokin's Nuances Clearsky promises to remove the garish yellow glow from street lamps and light pollution in low-light shots

The Independent UK

Scientists identify link between air pollution and chronic illnesses

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The Independent UK

Why air pollution could speed up the onset of dementia and Parkinson’s

The study analysed the data of 396,000 UK citizens between the ages of 39 and 70 as part of the UK Biobank

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution making people in UK get long-term illnesses earlier, study finds

Pollution is ‘silent accelerator that robs individuals of their healthiest years’, say researchers

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