#environmental-issues

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#public-health
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

More than 150 million people are breathing polluted air in the US

Almost half of Americans live with unhealthy air pollution levels according to the 2025 report, worsened by climate change.
Minority communities are disproportionately affected by air quality issues, facing higher health risks.
Canada news
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

32 vintage photos reveal what Los Angeles looked like before the US regulated pollution

Los Angeles has significantly battled air pollution since the 1940s, impacting public health and prompting regulatory action.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Newsom and Bass Reject Crisis Claims as Trump Deploys National Guard to LA

Protests in Los Angeles highlight tensions over ICE raids as National Guard is deployed, despite leaders claiming no crisis exists.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Blackbirds under new threat after mosquito-borne disease arrives in UK

Mosquito-borne diseases are threatening wildlife in the UK, particularly affecting blackbirds due to climate change.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Raw sewage spills into Queens bay from broken pipe - but residents swim there anyway after city alert fails to reach public

NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

More than 150 million people are breathing polluted air in the US

Almost half of Americans live with unhealthy air pollution levels according to the 2025 report, worsened by climate change.
Minority communities are disproportionately affected by air quality issues, facing higher health risks.
Canada news
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

32 vintage photos reveal what Los Angeles looked like before the US regulated pollution

Los Angeles has significantly battled air pollution since the 1940s, impacting public health and prompting regulatory action.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Newsom and Bass Reject Crisis Claims as Trump Deploys National Guard to LA

Protests in Los Angeles highlight tensions over ICE raids as National Guard is deployed, despite leaders claiming no crisis exists.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Blackbirds under new threat after mosquito-borne disease arrives in UK

Mosquito-borne diseases are threatening wildlife in the UK, particularly affecting blackbirds due to climate change.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Raw sewage spills into Queens bay from broken pipe - but residents swim there anyway after city alert fails to reach public

fromlicpost.com
17 hours ago

Lawmakers call for Green Asphalt closure amid air quality concerns in Queens and Brooklyn

"Residents in Blissville and Greenpoint have long complained about persistent fumes and odors from Green Asphalt, claiming they have created serious quality-of-life issues for over a decade."
Brooklyn
#ocean-conservation
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
6 days ago

How AI Can Help Save Our Oceans

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical tool to tackle the increasing threats of marine extinction and pollution at this week's U.N. Oceans Conference.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
6 days ago

How AI Can Help Save Our Oceans

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical tool to tackle the increasing threats of marine extinction and pollution at this week's U.N. Oceans Conference.
#climate-change
World news
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Sleepwalking Through the Climate Emergency

Media coverage of climate change risks becoming complacent, treating shocking events as the new normal.
Canada news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Canada's wildfire smoke has reached Europe, while causing 'very unhealthy' conditions in U.S.

Canadian wildfires are causing severe air quality issues in the Midwest, affecting large areas including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans on Climate & Environment

The NYC mayoral candidates' stances on climate issues remain underrepresented during campaign discussions despite escalating environmental challenges.
World news
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Sleepwalking Through the Climate Emergency

Media coverage of climate change risks becoming complacent, treating shocking events as the new normal.
Canada news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Canada's wildfire smoke has reached Europe, while causing 'very unhealthy' conditions in U.S.

Canadian wildfires are causing severe air quality issues in the Midwest, affecting large areas including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans on Climate & Environment

The NYC mayoral candidates' stances on climate issues remain underrepresented during campaign discussions despite escalating environmental challenges.
#infrastructure
#protests
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands turn out for paddle out protests over sewage scandal'

The Independent strives to provide quality journalism accessible to all, highlighting critical environmental issues such as sewage pollution in UK waters.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
San Francisco Giants

Friday Morning Constitutional: Another Medical Emergency at North Berkeley BART

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands turn out for paddle out protests over sewage scandal'

The Independent strives to provide quality journalism accessible to all, highlighting critical environmental issues such as sewage pollution in UK waters.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
San Francisco Giants

Friday Morning Constitutional: Another Medical Emergency at North Berkeley BART

#conservation
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

The proxy fight over California's biggest parcel of private land

Tejon Ranch faces new challenges as development interests clash with conservation efforts, highlighting its critical ecological importance.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

The proxy fight over California's biggest parcel of private land

Tejon Ranch faces new challenges as development interests clash with conservation efforts, highlighting its critical ecological importance.
fromOver the Monster
5 days ago

Meet the New guy: Jorge Alcala

Due to an almost complete lack of environmental legislation to regulate the city's host of metallurgic and chemical plants, the residents of Haina suffer from the highest level of lead poisoning on the planet.
Boston Red Sox
#water-management
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Ontario couple says decades-old riding business crushed after water from new development dumped near property | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Ontario couple says decades-old riding business crushed after water from new development dumped near property | CBC News

#colombia
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 week ago

A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Data Centers

Data centers face increasing local opposition due to their environmental impact, with mounting resistance from communities across the United States.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

What is Sizewell C and why is it controversial?

The Sizewell C nuclear plant on the Sussex coastline is set for a £14.2 billion boost, intended to generate electricity for six million homes and contribute to clean energy.
UK politics
Science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Meet the survivors of Earth's worst days

Technology alone cannot address environmental issues; we must learn from biology's historical resilience.
#sustainability
#richmond
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Richmond fined for sewage water releases into San Francisco Bay

Richmond will pay $336,000 fine for releasing inadequately treated sewage into the San Francisco Bay.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Flaring reported at Richmond's Chevron Refinery; air quality advisory issued

Chevron Refinery's flaring led to an air quality advisory in the Bay Area.
Arts
fromColossal
1 week ago

Reskate's Youthful Murals Transform into Glowing Symbols of Peace

Reskate's murals transform at night, highlighting societal issues through art.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

Romford pensioner 'fed up' with 'ridiculous' fly-tipping on his street

Trevor Rogers has been reporting fly-tipping in Como Street and surrounding areas for years, noticing a significant increase in rubbish since before the pandemic.
London politics
#urban-forestry
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Why does Bayview-Hunters Point have so few street trees?

San Francisco's urban tree count is declining, especially in poorer neighborhoods, despite previous planting goals.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Why does Bayview-Hunters Point have so few street trees?

San Francisco's urban tree count is declining, especially in poorer neighborhoods, despite previous planting goals.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Thames Water bidder pulls out - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Thames Water is in a precarious position after KKR decided not to invest, prompting the company to engage with senior creditors to address financial challenges.
London politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trump administration orders Pennsylvania power plant to run through the summer

The order to the Eddystone plant highlights concerns over power shortfalls as aging plants close and demand rises, showcasing the need for continued operational capacity.
DC food
#elon-musk
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

NAACP urges halt to Musk's smog-belching Colossus DC

The NAACP urges local authorities to suspend xAI's datacenter operations due to violations of the Clean Air Act related to air quality concerns.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

In rural Texas, where Elon Musk lives, his DOGE cuts are devastating local residents

Residents express discontent over SpaceX's environmental impact and the socio-economic effects of Musk's initiatives in their community.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

NAACP urges halt to Musk's smog-belching Colossus DC

The NAACP urges local authorities to suspend xAI's datacenter operations due to violations of the Clean Air Act related to air quality concerns.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

In rural Texas, where Elon Musk lives, his DOGE cuts are devastating local residents

California
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
2 weeks ago

40m Americans at risk of having no water as vital source is VANISHING

The Colorado River Basin is experiencing rapid groundwater depletion, threatening water supply for over 40 million people.
#journalism
#marine-life
#wildlife-conservation
fromColossal
1 month ago
Photography

In His New Book, Photographer Zed Nelson Lifts the Veil on 'The Anthropocene Illusion'

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Portland food

California's Pelicans Are Once Again Starving. This Year, It's the Babies | KQED

fromColossal
1 month ago
Photography

In His New Book, Photographer Zed Nelson Lifts the Veil on 'The Anthropocene Illusion'

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Portland food

California's Pelicans Are Once Again Starving. This Year, It's the Babies | KQED

#art
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Rehabilitated seals 'galumphed' back into the ocean in R.I.

Hundreds gathered as six gray seals were released back into the ocean after over two months of rehabilitation due to entanglement in fishing gear.
New England Patriots
#california
NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
4 weeks ago

These sections of Riis Beach are off-limits this summer

Jacob Riis Park faces significant hazards due to shoreline erosion and deteriorating structures, rendering parts of it unsafe for visitors by 2025.
#invasive-species
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Boat-Dwelling Woman In Richardson Bay Who Bear-Sprayed Harbormaster In 2020 Avoids Jail Time

Havel described the growing frustration among local leaders as boat-dwelling populations increase and become less compliant, jeopardizing both environmental safety and community harmony.
Portland
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

China Stakes Claim in the North, Redefines Arctic Politics | The Walrus

The Arctic Council, formed in 1996, addresses issues faced by Arctic nations and inhabitants, with eight Arctic countries holding equal votes and thirteen observers having none.
Washington Capitals
#trump
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Texas is in an extreme drought-and oil companies are using billions of gallons of water

Extreme drought in Texas threatens vital waterways, impacting agriculture and urban areas while oil and gas companies consume significant water resources.
fromAeon
1 month ago

What a history of underground parking reveals about postwar policy | Aeon Essays

Cities were transformed by cars, which provided unprecedented access and speed, but also introduced significant environmental challenges and altered urban landscapes in profound ways.
philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Abi Dare wins the inaugural Climate fiction prize

Abi Dare's novel And So I Roar has won the inaugural Climate fiction prize, highlighting the importance of diverse voices in global conversations about climate justice.
Women in technology
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Foreign overfishing driving Senegalese migrants to Spain, report finds

If I was able to gain enough money in fishing, I would never have come to Europe.
UK news
#health
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French politicians rush to defence of cheese labelled 'bad product'

The attempts to limit Comté consumption was "the project of a France without identity or flavour," said right-winger Laurent Wauquiez, emphasizing the cultural importance of the cheese.
France politics
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Monday Morning Headlines: SFPD Deputy Chiefs All Appear On the Way Out

SFPD leadership is in flux with all deputy chiefs planning to leave, raising questions about interim chief decisions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Resistance and extractivism: Inside Carrara, home of white marble

The ongoing conflict between marble extraction and environmental preservation is crucial, as local activists aim to save Carrara, a town rich in history and beauty.
Media industry
#legislation
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

House Republicans push to sell public lands to fund Trump tax cuts

House Republicans propose selling public lands in Nevada and Utah, facing backlash for prioritizing corporate interests over environmental protection.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Advocates criticize Ontario bill to create zones where projects are exempt from laws | CBC News

The proposed legislation is criticized as a power grab that may undermine First Nations and environmental rights.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

House Republicans push to sell public lands to fund Trump tax cuts

House Republicans propose selling public lands in Nevada and Utah, facing backlash for prioritizing corporate interests over environmental protection.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Advocates criticize Ontario bill to create zones where projects are exempt from laws | CBC News

LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Frank McCourt's Dodger Stadium Gondola Project Hits Major Roadblock

The gondola project at Dodger Stadium is stalled due to legal issues, potentially missing the 2028 Olympics deadline.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Under a cloud: the city smothered in smog in pictures

The article highlights the environmental issues faced by the impoverished community in Saint John due to industrial activities.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

At U.N., mining groups tout protections for Indigenous people - High Country News

The administration fast-tracked a controversial copper mine in Arizona, disregarding objections from the San Carlos Apache Tribe and other tribal nations, to boost domestic mineral production.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear a podcast about heat pumps? | George Monbiot

The BBC instructed Evan Davis to drop his podcast about heat pumps, seen as steering into public controversy, despite less scrutiny on politically charged content from others.
Left-wing politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: PGE Forest Park Plan Faces Frosty Reception in City Hall, (Some) Oregon Colleges Join the Resistance, and RFK Jr. Continues to Show No Regard for Health or Human Services

Portland City Council has tentatively rejected a significant project by Portland General Electric which would have resulted in the removal of nearly 400 trees in Forest Park.
US news
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Advocates push for restoration of City Parks funding and staff levels

The NYC Parks Department needs full staffing to better maintain city parks, which are currently understaffed and under-resourced.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Wall Street Bull painted over by environmental activists - who frantically cleaned it up when cops came

As climate activists targeted the Wall Street Charging Bull with graffiti, their action quickly turned into a comical retreat when they spotted police nearby.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wellwater by Karen Solie landscapes in distress captured with raw candour

The pages reek of fungicide and glyphosate, a weedkiller linked poignantly by the poet to a case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma: ask the crew boss who cleared the nozzle of my sprayer/by blowing through it, Solie insists, they can't go back.
Wellness
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