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Pollution

Impacts of US government shutdown on the EPA

The EPA faces significant challenges during the US government shutdown, risking public health and environmental protections due to halted operations.

Anguish for residents as Thailand’s most polluting coal plant gets new lease of life

Thailand has delayed the retirement of its Mae Moh coal plant units, raising health concerns among local residents and undermining clean air commitments.

From South America to Asia, seahorses vanish into trafficking pipeline

Ecuadorian police seized nearly 3,000 seahorses destined for illegal trade, highlighting the severe threats these species face from trafficking and habitat destruction.

The oceans just hit an ominous milestone

A new report indicates that ocean acidification has crossed a critical planetary boundary, threatening marine ecosystems and food webs.

A ‘coordinated campaign of deception’: Philly sues 2 companies over misleading recycling labels

Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against SC Johnson and Bimbo Bakeries for misleading recycling claims on their products, alleging deception and environmental harm.

From Chile to Greece, ‘ghost gear’ from fish farms haunts the seas

Lost and abandoned aquaculture gear poses significant environmental risks across coastal regions, impacting marine life and habitats.

Moment sinkhole pulls down power lines in busy Bangkok street

A large sinkhole in Bangkok has led to evacuations and damaged power lines, with no reported injuries.

Plastics found inside vegetable tissues for the first time, raising new food safety concerns

A study reveals that nanoplastics can penetrate vegetable tissues, raising significant food safety and health concerns.

Wildfire smoke could soon kill 71,000 Americans every year

Wildfire smoke poses a significant health risk, potentially causing 40,000 deaths annually in the U.S., with projections rising due to climate change.

Is Earth’s climate in a state of 'termination shock'?

As global efforts to reduce air pollution improve public health, they inadvertently accelerate climate change by removing cooling aerosols. This phenomenon, termed 'termination shocks,' reveals the complex interplay between air quality and climate...

Thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid added to sewage and spread on English farms

Over 750,000 tonnes of toxic landfill leachate are mixed with sewage in England each year, leading to significant chemical pollution in rivers and farmland. Many harmful substances, including carcinogenic 'forever chemicals', escape treatment...

Monsoon: Why rains have been so deadly in India this year

India is experiencing unprecedented monsoon rains, leading to severe floods and landslides that have killed hundreds. The Indian Meteorology Department reports rainfall levels exceeding 1,000% above normal in some areas. Factors contributing to...