Pollution
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Anohni and THEEsatisfaction are in the vanguard of artists using their music to challenge ecocide and resist big business on behalf of minorities
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ENDS Report: Company pleads guilty to causing large quantities of sewage fungus in a stream close to homes in Alton, according to the ENDS report
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On World Water Day, Mustafah Abdulaziz’s images show how communities in Nigeria, India, Pakistan, China and Brazil are responding to the clean water crisis
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Long considered a symbol of development aid, up to 40% of handpumps in sub-Saharan Africa are broken at any one time. Technology is offering smart solutions
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City links: Driving ‘clean’ in the Emerald City, the world’s tackiest architecture and the birth of Gotham feature in this week’s roundup of best city stories
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Smoke from cookstoves among range of environmental factors driving rise in costly non-communicable diseases in poor countries, says Dr Maria Neira
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Landmarks around the world went dark for Earth Hour this weekend but many cities are making longer term moves towards sustainability. From Hamburg’s coffee pod ban to São Paulo’s ad-free streets – seven cities taking radical steps
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Facebook founder posts picture of himself running in Tiananmen Square when air pollution was 15 times safe level
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High court challenge could force government to rewrite measures to address illegal levels of toxic NO2 gas in cities that kills about 25,000 people each year
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Join an expert panel from 3-5pm GMT on 6 April to discuss how to turn the region’s contaminated lakes, rivers and dams into clean waterways
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Free public transport offered as city remains shrouded in muddy brown smog and officials consider suspending industrial activity
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Taipei’s YouBike program nearly collapsed four years ago. It now thrives after a much-needed upgrade made the bikes better and cheaper to rent
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn presses David Cameron on air pollution during prime minister’s questions in the House of Commons
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Labour leader attacks PM’s record on green issues, saying poor air quality is killing hundreds of thousands at cost of £20bn
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Visitor numbers up 24% as secluded getaway reveals evidence of ‘extreme lack of toilets and rubbish bins’
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Flock of racing pigeons equipped with pollution sensor and Twitter account take to the skies in bid to raise awareness of capital’s illegally dirty air
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Environmental lawyers group says unlawful Environment Agency permits have dropped important requirements
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Illegal fishing controlled by organised crime is a growing menace, offering big rewards for low risk. But the seaborne raiders have a new force to contend with. An army of amateur sleuths are spending their holidays fighting back
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An £800 tax would fund old diesel scrappage, encourage move to low-emission vehicles and reduce air pollution, according to Policy Exchange thinktank
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Karl Mathiesen: Scientists have discovered a species of bacteria capable of breaking down commonly used PET plastic but remain unsure of its potential applications
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Company has agreed to provide an undisclosed ex-gratia payment as part of deal to end dispute over poisoning allegations at factory in Tamil Nadu
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Gary Fuller on recent studies and reports on the long-term health impact of urban air pollution
Air pollution experts call for scrappage scheme for diesel cars and boilers