# air pollution (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 24 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover air pollution. Page: Feed: --- ## [Proposed London datacentre will have annual carbon footprint of 27,000 flights to New York](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/21/proposed-london-datacentre-will-have-annual-carbon-footprint-of-27000-flights-to-new-york) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Pearce · Environment | The Guardian_ Exclusive: Planning documents show datacentre in North Ockendon would be incompatible with UK net zero targets A “hyperscale” datacentre in outer London would generate more than 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, equivalent to the carbon footprint of 27,000 flights from London to New York, planning documents show. The East Havering Data Centre Campus (EHDCC) in North Ockendon would be one of the… ## [England’s Ancient Trees Are Dying in the Heat](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/world/europe/oak-trees-heat-wave-england.html) _2026-08-21 · Claire Moses · NYT \> Climate and Environment_ Extreme temperatures and drought are adding to the stress on oak trees that have lived for hundreds of years and play a key role in the national imagination. ## [6 Wild Swimming Spots For Open Water Escape in the U.S.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/swimming-holes-rivers-lakes-ponds.html) _2026-08-21 · Ruffin Prevost · NYT \> Climate and Environment_ A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat. ## [Rare South American Diseases Offer Clues on the Next Pandemic](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/world/americas/rare-south-american-diseases-climate-change-pandemics.html) _2026-08-21 · Zane Irwin, Lucía Cholakian Herrera and Sebastián López Brach · NYT \> Climate and Environment_ Ebola virus, hantavirus and the pathogen that causes Covid-19 likely jumped from animals to humans. So do these viruses — and scientists say climate change is speeding their spread. ## [Cut cost of loans for solar panels on UK homes, ministers urged](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/21/cut-cost-of-loans-for-solar-panels-on-uk-homes-ministers-urged) _2026-08-21 · Fiona Harvey Environment editor · Environment | The Guardian_ Report says ‘solar bonds’ could fund wider access to clean energy, reducing household bills Solar panels could be cheaper for people on lower incomes if the government stepped in to reduce the cost of loans, a report argues. Solar panel installations can save households hundreds of pounds a year in energy bills, but at an initial cost of about £5,000 to £10,000 they are beyond the reach of many… ## [Increased rain and storms to hit UK due to biggest El Niño for a century, says Met Office](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/21/increased-rainfall-and-storms-to-hit-uk-due-to-biggest-el-nino-for-a-century-say-met-office) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Weaver · Environment | The Guardian_ ‘Unprecedented’ weather pattern over Pacific Ocean to be felt worldwide with severe droughts expected in southern hemisphere The El Niño event developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest for more than 100 years, the UK’s Met Office has said. Increased rainfall and storms are forecast to hit the UK this autumn as a result of the “unprecedented” weather pattern, which will also… ## [Week in wildlife: Bat in a toilet, a speeding gull and a bird with shoes](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2026/aug/21/week-in-wildlife-bat-toilet-speeding-gull-bird-shoes) _2026-08-21 · Pejman Faratin · Environment | The Guardian_ This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading... ## [Eco homes that can stay cool for sale in England and Wales – in pictures](https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/aug/21/eco-homes-that-can-stay-cool-for-sale-in-england-and-wales-in-pictures) _2026-08-21 · Anna White · Environment | The Guardian_ From a triple-glazed barn conversion in a Welsh valley to a thermally regulated home in a busy area of London Continue reading... ## [Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/21/somerset-rewilding-holnicote-estate-wetlands-rivers-resilience) _2026-08-21 · Sandra Laville · Environment | The Guardian_ National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding Aerial footage of an estate in Somerset has revealed the benefits of rewilding land in the face of extreme weather brought about by the climate crisis. The area of the National Trust’s Holnicote estate where rivers have been returned to their natural courses and wetlands… ## [California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/20/california-oil-pipeline-trump-judge-ruling) _2026-08-21 · Dani Anguiano · Environment | The Guardian_ State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening An oil pipeline can continue to operate off the California coast after a judge gave it the green light this week, despite the opposition of state regulators and environmental groups. The system off the coast of Santa Barbara resumed operations earlier this year for the first time in… ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GN8v7djbXtoC) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [expert reaction to opinion piece and literature review about risk of transmission of amyloid β pathology via transfused blood products](https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-opinion-piece-and-literature-review-about-risk-of-transmission-of-amyloid-%ce%b2-pathology-via-transfused-blood-products/) _2026-08-20 · Science Media Centre · Science Media Centre_ An opinion piece and literature review published in The Lancet looks at the risk of amyloid beta transmission through transfused blood products. … read more ## [How climate change is messing with your blood](https://time.com/article/2026/08/19/climate-change-impacting-blood-carbon-dioxide-levels/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Our blood chemistry is changing as carbon emissions rise, reveals a new study. ## [Climate: Trump vs. California](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/climate/climate-trump-vs-california.html) _2026-08-20 · Maxine Joselow · NYT \> Climate and Environment_ At least a half-dozen federal agencies have moved to undermine the state’s environmental efforts. ## [Climate: Saving Old Trees Might Save Lives](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/climate/climate-saving-old-trees-might-save-lives.html) _2026-08-20 · Alexander Nazaryan · NYT \> Climate and Environment_ We know that trees are good for cities. A new study finds that mature trees are especially good. ## [One year after Roseland oil disaster, parents fear for their kids](https://capitalbnews.org/roseland-louisiana-oil-pollution-black-children/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ As the Louisiana town of Roseland recovers, residents wrestle with the increasingly difficult task of shielding children from a polluted future. ## [Report: Big Food companies regularly sue to stop or slow down public health policies](https://investigatemidwest.org/2026/08/19/report-big-food-companies-regularly-sue-to-stop-or-slow-down-public-health-policies/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Companies such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Mars have regularly sued governments around the world in an effort to prevent public health proposals from being implemented. ## [Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/20/trump-oil-drilling-world-heritage-site-new-mexico) _2026-08-20 · Oliver Milman · Environment | The Guardian_ Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from Unesco The Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas extraction across the US is set to bring drilling near cherished natural and cultural sites, raising alarm among conservationists and prompting questions from the UN’s heritage body. Unesco said it had received information on the… ## [Lobsters and acidic seas: can shellfish help neutralise one of the greatest threats to the ocean?](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/20/environment-oceans-acidification-alkali-carbon-absorption-lobsters) _2026-08-20 · Alexandra Talty in Cape Cod, Massachusetts · Environment | The Guardian_ Crustaceans are the subject of tests to see if alkalis added to seawater, so it absorbs more CO2, harm marine life. But Trump’s halt to funding threatens to scupper the research For many in the US region of New England, the lobster roll is synonymous with summertime. Loaded into a toasted bun, chunks of the sweet meat are served hot and soaked in butter, or chilled and slathered in mayonnaise with… ## [Parents warned about 'cute' squishy toys as Amazon removes counterfeits containing lead and phthalates](https://www.fashiontimes.co.uk/counterfeit-squishy-toys-safety-warning-1762897) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns parents about counterfeit squishy toys that may contain hazardous substances such as lead and phthalates, urging caution and vigilance when purchasing these popular children's items. ## [Ontario’s AI data centre plan, explained](https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-ai-data-centres-explained/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-20 · Fatima Syed · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ From Armour Township to Toronto, Ontarians are worried about data centres’ water and electricity use. Here’s a look at the province’s plan to govern them ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/twJPrit1ZGVv) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Amara’s Law made Minnesota the strictest state on PFAS](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/18/epa-pfas-regulations-rollback-minnesota/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency narrows its definition of PFAS and approves new PFAS-containing pesticides, Minnesota is moving in the opposite direction under Amara’s Law, named for a 20-year-old who died of liver cancer linked to 3M’s “forever chemicals.” ## [Climate change reshuffles where people are moving in Florida](https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20082026/florida-threats-lead-to-climate-migration/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ The threat of hurricanes and costs of insurance are pushing residents into former citrus lands and inland communities. ## [Maine struggles to get homeowners to test wells for arsenic](https://apnews.com/article/maine-well-water-test-arsenic-dd694e67c77cc3bca01a9da065c32158) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Wendy Brennan agreed to participate in a study examining how arsenic exposure can affect children’s cognitive development primarily because her young daughter wanted the free T-shirt. ## [How one American couple ditched their lawn and created a wildlife haven – and you could too](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/20/biodiversity-gardens-wildlife-lawns-grass-ecosystems-native-plants-america-aoe) _2026-08-20 · Whitney Bauck · Environment | The Guardian_ Novice gardeners James Reed McGuire and Crystal Fritz wanted to try something new when they moved out to the suburbs. Little did they know they were joining a nationwide movement When James Reed McGuire and Crystal Fritz first decided to replace their lawn with native plants, they did not really know what they were doing. As former city-dwellers who had moved from Chicago out to the suburb of… ## [How can UK rail networks cope under hotter temperatures?](https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/how-can-uk-rail-networks-cope-under-hotter-temperatures/) _2026-08-20 · Science Media Centre · Science Media Centre_ While the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) initial report into the Lewes train crash reports “a track geometry irregularity existed on the … read more ## [Burnham announces plans to clean up illegal waste dumps – UK politics live](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/20/andy-burnham-illegal-waste-dumps-labour-reform-conservatives-latest-news-updates) _2026-08-20 · Tom Ambrose · Environment | The Guardian_ The prime minister has promised a crackdown on criminal gangs making money from dumping waste A former archbishop of Canterbury has accused Nigel Farage of misusing the UK’s Christianity “to channel anti-Muslim feeling” and said he also had “some awkward questions” for the far-right activist Tommy Robinson . Dr Rowan Williams , who was the archbishop of Canterbury for 10 years until 2012, said… ## [How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate Policies](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/climate/trump-california-climate.html) _2026-08-20 · Maxine Joselow · NYT \> Climate and Environment_ At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has long led the nation in environmental protections. ## [More than 1,000 birds found dead in three mass mortality events amid ‘significant’ H5 escalation in Australia](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/more-than-1000-birds-found-dead-in-three-mass-mortality-events-amid-significant-h5-escalation-in-australia) _2026-08-20 · Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent · Environment | The Guardian_ South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas says there have still been no detections in poultry or livestock and no mass deaths involving mammals Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, has declared a “significant escalation” in H5 bird flu in the state after the detection of three mass mortality events involving more than 1,000… ## [Was I Censored? Women & Sexuality](https://thornfieldhall.blog/was-i-censored-women-sexuality/) _2026-08-20 · Kat · Thornfield Hall_ It started when I mentioned Cynthia Heimel’s humorous book, Sex Tips for Girls. She includes a six-page section on how to give a blow job. And then Ellen mentioned “fellatio” in a comment: the comment disappeared. I found it in the trash; I rescued it. It disappeared again; I rescued it again. And then the \[…\] ## [Monstera magic: Barbican hands out cuttings as ‘green lung of the city’ closes](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/20/barbican-hands-out-plant-cuttings-green-lung-city-closes) _2026-08-20 · Helena Horton · Environment | The Guardian_ Five hundred people turn up to adopt plants from conservatory that will reopen in 2030 after renovation project Above the waxy monstera leaves and bright pink hibiscus flowers in the Barbican conservatory hangs a giant net to catch the panes of glass that are at risk of falling from the ceiling on the unwitting plant lovers below. This precarious situation has caused the estate to shutter its… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pXliEU3EthFq) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Oxfam ‘can’t guarantee future’ of charity shops as it also reviews warehouse business](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/oxfam-cant-guarantee-future-of-charity-shops-as-it-also-reviews-warehouse-business) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Butler · Environment | The Guardian_ Dwindling donations and stiff competition from secondhand sellers online prompt review but ‘no plans for closures yet’ Oxfam is reviewing the operations of its three warehouses in Batley, Bicester and Milton Keynes and says it “cannot give guarantees” on the future of its high street shops in a “difficult economic climate”. The charity said it had no plans to close warehouses or shops but insiders… ## [From bone-dry to soaked to the bone, welcome to the age of climate whiplash | Aditya Chakrabortty](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/20/hot-summer-wet-winter-welcome-to-the-age-of-climate-whiplash) _2026-08-20 · Aditya Chakrabortty · Environment | The Guardian_ This punishingly hot and dry summer will probably be followed by another wet winter. But it’s nothing compared with what Britain will endure in years to come This summer could be the hottest , driest and deadliest in English history. Successive heatwaves have so far claimed almost 3,000 lives . Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales is in drought, while key reservoirs are parched.… ## [California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/california-replacement-tires) _2026-08-19 · Sam Levin in Los Angeles · Environment | The Guardian_ Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups amid rightwing backlash California has become the first state in the nation to mandate that replacement tires be energy efficient, a major auto industry regulation set to block the sale of older tires and make vehicles on the road greener. State regulators have said the new rules will reduce emissions and drivers’… ## [expert reaction to RCPCH review of the impact of vaping on children](https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-rcpch-review-of-the-impact-of-vaping-on-children/) _2026-08-19 · Science Media Centre · Science Media Centre_ A review published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at the impact of vaping on children. Dr … read more ## [U.K. to Test Whether Tweaks to Trans-Atlantic Flight Paths Affect Global Warming](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/climate/contrails-trial-atlantic-flights-climate.html) _2026-08-19 · Leo Sands · NYT \> Climate and Environment_ Hundreds of aircraft traversing the North Atlantic will be asked to adjust their altitude in an effort to reduce heat-trapping contrails. ## [Human remains again found at Lake Mead as water levels drop amid drought](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/lake-mead-human-remains) _2026-08-19 · Victoria Bekiempis · Environment | The Guardian_ Discovery marks latest grim finding in lake as water levels in crucial reservoir outside Las Vegas continue to decline Human remains have once again been discovered at Lake Mead outside Las Vegas, Nevada, marking the latest in a line of gruesome discoveries as water levels in the crucial reservoir continue to drop, authorities said. These remains were discovered on 16 August, USA Today reported .… ## [Otter spotted for first time in 100 years in New York City’s Bronx River](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/otter-bronx-river-new-york-city) _2026-08-19 · Oliver Milman · Environment | The Guardian_ Image captured in early June shows animal foraging in the waterway in first since early 1900s, signaling its recovery An otter has been spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in more than 100 years, in a further sign that New York’s previously befouled waterways are recovering some of their ecological health. The North American river otter was photographed by a motion-activated camera… ## [Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It's wrong | Larry Elliott](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/19/reform-says-we-need-to-choose-between-climate-and-economy-its-wrong) _2026-08-19 · Larry Elliott · Environment | The Guardian_ The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice says we should stop worrying about extreme heat and enjoy it. This dangerous nonsense will wreck our finances and the planet So now we know: the smart response to the UK’s summer of record temperatures is to do precisely nothing. According to Richard Tice , Reform UK’s deputy leader, the climate crisis is just one of those things. Nothing can be done about… ## [An Elder’s fight to protect Goldstream Park in B.C.](https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-goldstream-park-malahat-highway-olsen/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-19 · Julie Chadwick · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Once arrested for hunting on W̱SÁNEĆ territory, Carl Olsen is now holding the B.C. government to its word — as he fights the Malahat highway expansion to ‘be the voice for the salmon’ ## [expert reaction to top line results from the Phase 3 INTerpath-001 trial looking at an mRNA vaccine (intismeran) in combination with pembrolizumab for patients with completely resected stage IIB-IV melanoma](https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-top-line-results-from-the-phase-3-interpath-001-trial-looking-at-an-mrna-vaccine-intismeran-in-combination-with-pembrolizumab-for-patients-with-completely-resected-stage-iib-iv-me/) _2026-08-19 · Science Media Centre · Science Media Centre_ Scientists comment on phase 3 results from the INTerpath-001 trial looking at an mRNA vaccine for melanoma. Sam Barrell, … read more ## [NASA-funded study reveals sharp black carbon levels in Addis Ababa](https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/52371/) _2026-08-19 · EHN Curators · EHN_ A newly published study supported by NASA has provided one of the most comprehensive perspectives into air quality in Ethiopia’s capital. ## [Firefighters sound alarm as US faces critical staffing shortage: ‘We don’t have enough people’](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/us-firefighters-staffing-shortage) _2026-08-19 · Gabrielle Canon · Environment | The Guardian_ Firefighters describe being pushed to limit by a brutal wildfire season, with key leadership roles going unfilled The US has faced a critical shortage of firefighters at the US Forest Service (USFS) this summer as thousands of fires erupted across the country. Despite officials’ claims that the firefighting workforce was stronger than ever, the agency has failed to keep pace with escalating… ## [How hormone-disrupting chemicals in everyday products can affect your thyroid and health](https://theconversation.com/endocrine-disruptors-how-hormone-disrupting-chemicals-in-everyday-products-can-affect-your-thyroid-and-health-289778) _2026-08-19 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Dependent on a delicate hormonal balance, the thyroid gland is adversely affected by ultra-processed foods, among other artificial interventions in our diet. ## [The hidden cost of the “great deal”: Is fast fashion worth your health?](https://wordinblack.com/2026/08/the-hidden-cost-of-the-great-deal-is-fast-fashion-worth-your-health/) _2026-08-19 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Few people can resist fast fashion's appeal. But an $8 dress or $12 pair of jeans could cost shoppers much more by endangering their health. ## [Ontario’s hunt reopens for once-threatened bird](https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-sandhill-cranes-hunting-reopens/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-19 · Leah Borts-Kuperman · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Sandhill cranes have made an astounding comeback — but with voracious appetites leaving farm fields picked over, they’re now fair game for hunters ## [El Niño Is Back. And Worse Than Ever.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/podcasts/the-daily/el-nino-climate-change-heat-wave-drought.html) _2026-08-19 · Michael Barbaro, Chico Harlan, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Stella Tan, Adrienne Hurst, Devon Taylor, Marion Lozano, Diane Wong, Pat McCusker and Chris Wood · NYT \> Climate and Environment_ The recurring climate phenomenon is poised this year to enter a new phase known as a super El Niño, exacerbating the effects of climate change. ## [Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/19/labour-could-lose-seats-greens-new-drilling-north-sea) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Taylor · Environment | The Guardian_ Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election UK politics live – latest updates Labour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the government allows new drilling in the North Sea, according to internal research shared with the Guardian. Green party analysis suggests up to 50 Labour MPs, including Andy Burnham’s key… ## [expert reaction to the TV show ‘The Great ADHD Myth?](https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-the-tv-show-the-great-adhd-myth/) _2026-08-19 · Science Media Centre · Science Media Centre_ Scientists comment on the Channel 4 TV show ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’ Prof Katya Rubia, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, … read more ## [Trump Administration Moves to Allow Logging in Pristine National Forests](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/climate/trump-ends-roadless-rule-forests.html) _2026-08-19 · Lisa Friedman and Maxine Joselow · NYT \> Climate and Environment_ The move to repeal the ‘roadless rule’ would pave the way for road construction and logging in nearly 45 million acres of untouched back country. ## [UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/19/uk-heat-stressed-countries-fruit-veg-import) _2026-08-19 · Joanna Partridge · Environment | The Guardian_ Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is imported The UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say. Much of Britain has sweltered under a record five heatwaves this year and endured drought and wildfires, with the hot,…