Pollution
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Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, with…
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Pesticides: a health hazard for Europeans ?
In Charente-Maritime, France, rising child cancer cases are suspected to be linked to pesticide exposure. Local residents are pushing for…
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‘A catastrophe’: Why world’s largest inland water body could disappear and what it says about climate change
The Caspian Sea is facing dramatic decline in its water level, prompting urgent calls for regional cooperation. As the first…
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Trump likely to target climate measures that are making the most difference
WASHINGTON — The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S.…
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Sydney’s ‘mystery’ toxic beach balls are cosmetic, cleaning product waste
SYDNEY: Beaches in Sydney re-opened on Saturday (Oct 19) for swimmers after authorities cleared thousands of black pollution balls washed…
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Meet the man fighting forever chemicals in France’s ‘Chemical Valley’
Since PFAS were found in the south of Lyon, Pierre-Bénite has become a European symbol in the fight against forever…
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California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — “Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout…
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Youth activists plan protests to demand action on climate as big events open in NYC
NEW YORK — Activists geared up Friday for protests around the world to demand action on climate change just as…
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Asia
Johor foul odour: Chief minister vows ‘strict action’ against those behind toxic chemicals in river areas
SINGAPORE: Johor’s chief minister has vowed to take “strict action” against those contributing to toxic chemical pollution, after ordering the…
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Fishermen in Straits of Johor lament lower seafood catch. Is pollution around the Causeway to blame?
In an interview with CNA, Dr Serina stressed that the trapping of pollutants and debris can lead to “severe” ecological,…
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