Tag #Pollution

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36 Companies Responsible for Over Half of Global Carbon Emissions in 2023

A Carbon Majors report reveals that 36 companies produced over half of global carbon emissions in 2023, with state-owned entities being the primary contributors; cement production is the fastest-growing pollution source.

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Climate Action
welt.de
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Increased Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Health Risks and Mitigation Strategies

A study revealed significantly higher microplastic levels in human brains in 2024 than in 2016, highlighting potential health risks linked to the consumption of food, water and air contaminated with microplastics. Researchers suggest avoiding plastic bottles, microwaveable plastic containers, and pl...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Supreme Court Curbs EPA's Sewage Discharge Regulations

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the EPA overstepped its authority with vague sewage discharge limits for San Francisco, potentially impacting nationwide water quality regulations and creating an unusual alliance between the city and polluters.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
forbes.com
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Cambridge Hackathon Yields Innovative Microplastic Solutions

Cambridge students participated in a hackathon to find solutions for microplastic pollution, resulting in various approaches, with a small-scale water filter winning for its practicality and community focus.

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Life Below Water
dw.com
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Ukraine War's Devastating Environmental Impact: $56.4 Billion in Damages and Counting

The three-year war in Ukraine has caused $56.4 billion in environmental damage, releasing 229.7 million tons of CO2 and contaminating soil and water with heavy metals and explosives, posing severe long-term risks to human health and the environment.

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Life on Land
theguardian.com
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Trump Administration's Data Purge Hinders Environmental Justice Efforts

The Trump administration removed several key federal environmental data tools, including EJScreen and CEJST, hindering efforts to address environmental injustices and potentially impacting polluting corporations like Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX. Several websites, including those containing the CDC's ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
dailymail.co.uk
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Paint Identified as Major, Understudied Source of Microplastics

A University of Toronto study reveals paint as a vastly understudied source of microplastics, with an estimated annual release of 1,857 kt globally, highlighting a significant research gap and the urgent need for further investigation into its environmental and health impacts.

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Life Below Water
fr.euronews.com
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Paris Launches Permanent Carpool Lane on Périphérique to Tackle Congestion and Pollution

Paris launched a permanent carpool lane on its périphérique ring road during peak hours starting this week to combat traffic congestion and air pollution, following a successful Olympic trial; violators face a €135 fine from May onwards.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
lefigaro.fr
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Paris Launches HOV Lane Experiment on Périphérique to Combat Pollution

Starting March 3, Paris implemented an HOV lane policy on its périphérique and parts of the A1 and A13 highways during peak hours to reduce pollution; fines start May 1st, and the initiative will be evaluated in September, December, and March.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
mk.ru
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Microplastics Linked to Increased Disability Risk in US Coastal Communities

A study of 218 US coastal counties found a correlation between higher microplastic concentrations in seawater (over 1000 particles/cubic meter in some areas) and a significantly increased risk of various disabilities, including those affecting self-care, mental function, and mobility, with those in ...

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Good Health and Well-being
dw.com
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Ukraine War: $56.4 Billion Environmental Damage, Lasting Ecological Catastrophe

Russia's war on Ukraine has caused at least $56.4 billion in environmental damage in the first year alone, with 30% of protected areas affected and widespread contamination from munitions and destroyed infrastructure threatening long-term human health and ecosystem recovery.

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Life on Land
liberation.fr
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French Pesticide Use Map Reveals Widespread Contamination

Four French NGOs launched "Tous exposés," a platform mapping pesticide use in France, revealing 68,539 tons sold in 2022 and widespread contamination of water and food, prompting calls for stricter regulations and increased organic consumption.

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being

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