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Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades

The Guardian - UK

Key questions answered on how the UK responds to oil spills

The UK is responding after an oil tanker sustained a ruptured tank following a collision with a carbo ship.

Evening Standard

Birds and seals at risk from North Sea crash, charity says

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said the crash was close to the biggest gannet colony in England.

The Independent UK

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Revealed: how Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion cut road pollution in every outer London borough

Transport for London publishes data for how pollution levels have been affected by Ulez expansion

Evening Standard

Good news for open water swimmers as lawmakers promise to clean up Britain's largest lake

Lake Windermere has been flooded with pollution despite its position as Britain's most popular open water swimming spot

Advnture

Let Me Explain: Why politicians downplaying India’s pollution crisis is worrisome

When a recent Central Pollution Control Board report revealed that water along several ghats of the Ganga was unfit for bathing during the Mahakumbh, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath was quick to claim that the water was pure and even fit for drinking. He even alleged that those who raised…

Newslaundry

Lake Windermere: Government vows to clean up England’s largest lake

Environment secretary Steve Reed has vowed to ensure ‘only rainwater’ enters England’s largest lake

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UK government vows to clean up Windermere after sewage criticism

Environment secretary points to measures to stop lake being ‘choked by unacceptable levels’ of pollution

The Guardian - UK

Government will clean up Windermere, Environment Secretary Steve Reed to pledge

The Cabinet ministersaid: ‘Windermere is a stunningly beautiful national treasure – but it’s being choked by unacceptable levels of sewage pollution.’

The Independent UK

Nigerian king faces Shell in London high court over decades of oil spills

King Okpabi, ruler of Ogale, says Shell has caused chronic pollution, while oil firm argues it is not responsible

The Guardian - UK

Women and girls are on the frontline of climate change – but their stories are seldom heard

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. They are more likely to suffer health consequences as a result of floods, droughts, heatwaves, air pollution, wildfires and other environmental disasters.

The Conversation

Gas hob can raise indoor air pollution higher than busy UK road, study finds

Research by Which? compared levels nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter in homes and street in London

The Guardian - UK

How cooking with gas releases harmful air pollution in the home

Nitrogen dioxide, normally associated with diesel exhausts, is among pollutants released by using gas cooker and hob

The Guardian - UK

Cooking on gas hob can generate more indoor air pollution than cars – study

Something as simple as cooking dinner could be releasing harmful pollutants into our own homes

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Dramatic fall in London’s levels of deadly pollutants after Ulez expansion

People in capital breathing much cleaner air, with significant improvements in capital’s most deprived areas

Evening Standard

More pollution from gas hob than one of Britain’s busiest roads, Which? finds

The watchdog carried out a snapshot investigation into how everyday cooking activities affected levels of pollution inside the average home.

The Independent UK

London boroughs which opposed Ulez expansion see biggest pollutant cut – study

Sir Sadiq Khan extended the ultra-low emission zone to cover all London boroughs on August 29 2023.

The Independent UK

Alarm as census finds just three Indus river dolphins left in India

Freshwater species is facing extinction in the country due to habitat loss, pollution and water diversion

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March 6, 2025: Can a fuel ban clean up the city’s air?

In this episode, Newslaundry visits the INA Road to look at steps taken by the Delhi government to tackle vehicular pollution. The government recently announced a petrol ban for old private vehicles. But what has it done for public transportation?

The Independent UK

Scientists around the globe raise concerns as the US stops sharing air quality data from embassies

The U.S. government’s decision to stop sharing air quality data from embassies and consulates worldwide has worried some local scientists and experts who say the data was vital for people to be aware of air quality and monitor their government's progress in improving public health

Evening Standard

Urban rivers ‘vulnerable’ to pollution, MP warns after ‘massive’ spill

The Environment Agency has launched an investigation after thousands of litres of oil spilled into a river, water minister Emma Hardy said

Salon

Government scientists: We're "pissed"

Elon's massive cuts to science agencies will have damaging global consequences, say endangered workers

Evening Standard

MP calls for inquiry after 'shocking' oil spill in London river destroys wildlife

An estimated 4,000 litres of diesel spilled into the River Wandle

Mic

Supreme Court Eases EPA's Grip on Water Pollution Regulations

The Supreme Court's recent ruling limits EPA's ability to regulate sewage discharge into U.S. waterways affecting water quality standards.

The Conversation

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, requiring EPA to set specific targets in water pollution permits

The U.S. Supreme Court has limited how flexible the Environmental Protection Agency and states can be in regulating water pollution under the Clean Water Act in a ruling issued March 4, 2025. However, the justices kept the decision relatively narrow.

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