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Crooked House owner’s landfill company collapses with £1.2m debt

AOL 02 Apr 2025
In October, the Environment Agency (EA) obtained an injunction against the firm over a risk of pollution and to human health on the land ... powers to remove risks of any serious pollution.”.
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LETTER: Communities deserve better

Observer-Reporter 02 Apr 2025
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, poses serious risks to public health and safety, especially to children, whose bodies have more difficulty processing pollutants than do adults.
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Crooked House owner’s landfill company collapses with £1.2m deb

The Daily Telegraph 02 Apr 2025
In October, the Environment Agency (EA) obtained an injunction against the firm over a risk of pollution and to human health on the land ... powers to remove risks of any serious pollution.”.
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As Trump dismantles EPA, Great Lakes states with a history of pollution likely will suffer

Chicago Tribune 02 Apr 2025
... that a gas called ethylene oxide, used to make chemicals and sterilize medical equipment, is responsible for some of the nation’s highest risks of cancer from breathing toxic air pollution.
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Urgent AI Safety Paper: DeepMind’s AGI Warning Sparks Critical Skepticism

Bitcoin World 02 Apr 2025
AI Risk Mitigation ... As generative AI floods the internet with AI-generated content, future AI models risk being trained on data polluted with inaccuracies, creating a cycle of misinformation. Concerns around AI Self-Improvement and Data Pollution.
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Nearly one-third of fungi on IUCN Red List are threatened with extinction

Mongabay 02 Apr 2025
Some 279 fungi species face extinction due to land use change for farming and urbanization, while another 91 species are at risk from agricultural chemicals and pollution.
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Man drowns in ‘secret’ waterfall in Doon, residents blame ‘lack of safety measures’

The Times of India 02 Apr 2025
... problems,' said Abhinav Shah, chief development officer.Beyond the risk of fatalities, increasing footfall at these 'hidden spots' is also contributing to pollution and contamination of water sources.
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ISU: Ship fuel major marine threat

The Manila Times 01 Apr 2025
ISU is transparent in noting that not all the potential pollutants were at immediate risk of going into the sea. Some cases will have had limited danger, but others will have carried a real risk of causing substantial environmental damage.
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6 Reasons Why Artificial Turf Is Good for the Environment

GetNews 01 Apr 2025
4.No Air-Polluting Equipment ... This causes not only a rise in local air pollutants but puts you at risk for exposure to harmful particles, especially if you’re the one doing the yard work ... 5.Reduced Noise Pollution.
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'No safe level of air pollution', experts warn as India refuses to link pollution to deaths

The Times of India 01 Apr 2025
WHO highlights the global health risks of air pollution, urging immediate action.
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Air pollution and traffic noise increase the risk of stroke through combination effect

Phys Dot Org 01 Apr 2025
... together may pose a greater risk for stroke than either factor alone.
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PwC warns of energy risks and water shortages as business concerns rise in South Africa

Independent online (SA) 01 Apr 2025
The second PwC South Africa Economic Outlook for 2025 released on Monday looked at the status quo of three challenges - energy supply, water supply and weather events - approaches for South African businesses to mitigate associated risks.
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Firm linked to Crooked House goes into liquidation

BBC News 01 Apr 2025
In October, the Environment Agency (EA) obtained an injunction against the firm over a risk of pollution and to human health on the land, near Dudley ... .
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Growing electronic waste raises concerns in Africa

China Daily 01 Apr 2025
This disparity needs to be urgently addressed, he said ... "Improperly managed e-waste poses significant environmental risks, including soil, water and air pollution, as well as the release of toxic substances that can harm human health and ecosystems ... .
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Kathmandu air quality deteriorates to 'Very Unhealthy' level, flight operations disrupted

The Times of India 31 Mar 2025
The WHO has consistently identified air pollution as the leading risk factor for death and disability in Nepal.The worsening air quality has become a significant public health concern, contributing to air pollution-related illnesses and deaths.
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