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Widespread PFAS Contamination in UK Demands Urgent Remediation

A report by the Environment Agency identified over 10,000 high-risk PFAS contamination sites across the UK, primarily linked to firefighting foams, manufacturing plants, and wastewater treatment, with potential annual cleanup costs reaching billions of pounds.

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PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated

A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Kerch Strait Oil Spill Spreads, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns

A month after a storm damaged two tankers in the Kerch Strait, causing a major oil spill, over 155,000 tons of contaminated material has been collected, impacting the environment and trade routes. Ukraine accuses Russia of inadequate response.

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IUCN Study: 24% of Freshwater Species Face Extinction

A new IUCN study finds 24% of over 23,000 freshwater species are at risk of extinction due to pollution (54%), dams (39%), agriculture (37%), and invasive species (28%), with climate change also a growing threat.

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Liguria's 2024 Air Quality: Improvements and Persistent Challenges

In 2024, Liguria's air quality showed improvement, but nitrogen dioxide exceeded annual limits at two Genoa locations, ozone exceeded thresholds at several monitoring stations, and New Year's Eve fireworks caused a brief PM10 spike.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
lexpress.fr
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Widespread Microplastic Contamination Found in French Soils

A study of 33 soil samples across metropolitan France revealed microplastics in 76%, averaging 15 particles/kg dry soil; the source is unknown, but agricultural practices are suspected.

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Cleaning Up Europe's 'Forever Chemicals' Could Cost €2 Trillion

Cleaning up Europe's PFAS pollution will cost between €95 billion and €2 trillion over 20 years, according to a media investigation; the higher estimate is considered more realistic, emphasizing the need for emission restrictions and a coordinated European plan.

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Massive Oil Spill in Kerch Strait Causes Environmental Emergency

A massive oil spill from two tankers damaged in a storm continues to spread in Russia's Krasnodar region and beyond, prompting an emergency response team deployment and accusations of negligence from Ukraine.

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L.A. Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Prompting Health Warnings

Wildfires in Los Angeles County are causing thousands of evacuations and hazardous air quality, prompting health warnings and recommendations for protective measures like N95 or P100+ masks, especially for vulnerable populations.

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24% of Freshwater Species Face Extinction Risk

A new study in Nature reveals that 24% of the roughly 23,500 freshwater animal species examined are at risk of extinction due to compounding threats like pollution, damming, and agricultural runoff, with the Amazon River facing significant dangers from deforestation and mining.

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Madrid Meets EU Air Quality Standards, But 2030 Goals Remain A Challenge

Madrid's air quality meets EU standards for a third year, but only nine of 24 monitoring stations meet stricter 2030 targets; areas like Plaza Elíptica need a 35% emission reduction to comply, while the opposition criticizes the celebratory tone given the 2,000 annual deaths attributed to pollution.

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themoscowtimes.com
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Russia Declares Emergency After Black Sea Oil Spill

On December 15, 2023, two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm caused a mazut spill along the Black Sea coast near Anapa, polluting approximately 55 kilometers of coastline; on December 26, authorities declared a regional state of emergency after a slow initial response prompted criticism.

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