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US lawmakers call on EPA to ban pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:10:23 +0000

Politicians say use of common yet toxic paraquat can’t be justified due to apparent health and environment risks

More than 50 US lawmakers are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to join dozens of other countries in banning a widely used weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease and other health dangers.

More resources needed to protect birds in Germany

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:43:58 +0000

Researchers developed citizen science platforms as a new data source to evaluate the effectiveness of the 742 protected areas for birds across Germany. This research shows that although these areas are well placed, their effectiveness varies greatly.

The Guardian view on climate-linked disasters: Spain’s tragedy will not be the last | Editorial

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:30:52 +0000

More than 200 deaths and widespread destruction in Valencia are the latest sign of danger in a warming world

European Greens ask Jill Stein to stand down and endorse Kamala Harris

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:35:32 +0000

US Green party leader urged to withdraw from presidential race to prevent Donald Trump victory

US elections 2024 – live updates

A coalition of European Greens have urged the US Green party’s nominee, Jill Stein, to pull out of next week’s election and endorse Kamala Harris to stop Donald Trump from becoming president.

‘Very bad precedent’: China and Russia team up to undermine krill fishing restrictions in Antarctica

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:00:14 +0000

Conservationists warn actions and ambitions of two super powers could lead to overexploitation of vital food source for whales, penguins and seals

The clean-up begins after devastating floods in Valencia – in pictures

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:39:51 +0000

More than 200 people have died in Valencia and neighbouring provinces after floods hit the east of Spain. According to the country’s national weather agency, Valencia received a year’s-worth of rain on 29 October, causing flash floods that destroyed homes and swept away vehicles

‘More toxic than ever’: Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as ‘pollution season’ begins

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:45:48 +0000

As air pollution hits toxic levels, one proposal is to introduce a ‘smog diplomacy’ initiative between Pakistan and India

As the smog descended over Lahore, people began to feel the familiar symptoms. First came the scratchy throat and burning eyes, then the dizziness, tightness in the chest and the dry racking cough.

“It’s become a physical ordeal just to go outdoors,” said Jawaria, 28, a master’s student living in the Pakistani city.

Forest keepers: Arhuaco balance modern and ancient ways – photo essay

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:00:49 +0000

As leaders gather in Colombia for the global Cop16 nature summit, photographer Dougie Wallace captures the Indigenous Arhuaco, who are deeply involved in protecting the country’s biodiversity – and who have produced the region’s first Indigenous film-maker

A second US exit could ‘cripple’ the Paris climate agreement, warns UN chief

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:00:44 +0000

António Guterres says treaty will endure but urges US to remain amid reports that Trump plans to withdraw from the climate negotiating framework entirely

The world needs the US to remain in the international climate process to avoid a “crippled” Paris agreement, the UN secretary general has warned, amid fears that Donald Trump would take the country out of the accord for a second time.

António Guterres said the landmark 2015 agreement to limit global heating would endure if the US withdrew once again, but compared the prospective departure to losing a limb or organ.

PFAS mixtures more toxic than single compounds, suggesting higher danger

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:46 +0000

First-of-its-kind research highlights need for change to regulation, as humans almost always exposed to mixtures

Mixtures of different types of PFAS compounds are often more toxic than single chemicals, first-of-its-kind research finds, suggesting humans’ exposure to the chemicals is more dangerous than previously thought.