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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibama seizes 'communal' monkey known as Mochila in RS; entity explains risks of domestication

The Brazilian environmental agency Ibama seized a 'communal' monkey named Mochila in São Francisco de Assis, sparking protests from locals who regarded the animal as a city mascot.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Investigation: Here is what the food made for your pet could be dangerous

A study highlights the potential dangers of PFAS chemicals in pet food, urging owners to be aware of ingredients and diversify protein sources.

Feb 28 • 04:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Oil Spilled from Cargo Ship Reaches Tourist-Favored Islands

An oil spill from a sunken cargo ship off the coast of Phuket poses significant environmental threats and risks to tourism.

Feb 27 • 07:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warning for Residents Due to Fire in Vilnius: Where the Smoke is Drifting

A fire in Vilnius has prompted environmental authorities to issue warnings about air pollution risks in the area.

Feb 26 • 21:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gases in the atmosphere, water pollution: see risks of more than 100 tons of waste collected during Carnival in Rio Branco

Around 120 tons of waste were collected in Rio Branco after the Carnival celebrations, raising environmental concerns regarding its disposal and the potential impacts on air and water quality.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH ⟩ This chromosome quietly disappears from male cells - and the impact on health is unexpectedly large

The Y chromosome, a male characteristic, is disappearing from many men's cells as they age, and new research links this loss to significant health issues.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What risks are there to swim in the Río de la Plata according to Conicet

A report warns of health and environmental risks due to untreated sewage effluents in the Río de la Plata, especially affecting local beaches.

Feb 23 • 12:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: MPs Back Tougher Action On Abandoned Mining Pits

Rwandan MPs support stricter measures to manage abandoned mining pits which pose health hazards and environmental risks.

Feb 23 • 04:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of the Diamantino neighborhood report garbage dumping on the street

Residents of the Diamantino neighborhood in Santarém, Brazil, have raised concerns about illegal garbage dumping on Rua Xingu, which poses environmental and public health risks.

Feb 20 • 13:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals public toilet over sewage discharge, warns against pollution

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed a public toilet for discharging raw sewage into a drain, citing public health risks and environmental pollution.

Feb 19 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ignorance is Dangerous

A recent incident in Crucita, Manabí, where a group of people cruelly acted against an oceanic dolphin during the carnival holiday, highlights the widespread ignorance regarding environmental care and its risks to humanity.

Feb 18 • 23:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

For more transparent regulators: courtesy does not take away bravery

A Mexican company was invited to meet with a UK regulator to discuss collaboration on environmental sustainability despite the risks of competitor discussions.

Feb 18 • 07:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Did the Vikings have a point? Discover the green (and hidden) side of Greenland that surprises tourists and exposes risks

Greenland’s rich biodiversity and environmental transformations are overshadowed by geopolitical tensions and climate change in international media.

Feb 17 • 10:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Txai Suruí denounced a bill that would allow mining in indigenous lands

Indigenous leader Txai Suruí sharply criticized the approval of a bill allowing mining on indigenous lands, citing severe risks to both indigenous rights and environmental preservation.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It is better to be in a car than walking in the particulate matter

A medical expert warns that walking is safer than driving during heavy particulate pollution days, as pollution significantly increases heart attack and stroke risks.

Feb 16 • 13:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vale amid confetti, fines, and dams

With optimism surrounding its financial results, Vale faces scrutiny and legal challenges related to environmental risks.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Environmental Contingency 'Clings' to Mexico City and State of Mexico: 3 Days of Poor Air Quality; LIVE Report

The environmental contingency due to ozone levels continues in Mexico City and the State of Mexico for the third consecutive day, as authorities seek to reduce health risks for residents.

Feb 14 • 16:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

The Six Most Dangerous Islands in the World

A list of the world's most dangerous islands highlights various natural and political risks associated with these locations.

Feb 13 • 22:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Living near the worst landfill: plastic particles in the soil, swarms of mosquitoes, and the odor that makes people close their windows

Residents near Slovakia's most notorious waste dump struggle with health risks and environmental concerns.

Feb 13 • 13:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Glaciers: A Reform that Increases Legal Insecurity and Risks of Corruption

Argentina's government is prioritizing a controversial reform of laws protecting glaciers that critics argue could lead to environmental degradation and increased corruption risk.

Feb 13 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump eliminates legal basis for combating climate change in the USA

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the revocation of scientific conclusions linking climate change to human health and environmental risks, significantly undermining federal authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Feb 12 • 21:29 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Fish waste disposed of in recreational area: 'This is obviously just disgusting'

Concerns have arisen over fish waste being dumped in a recreational area near Sólheimakot in Iceland, posing health risks to pets and raising environmental alarms.

Feb 10 • 20:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

US boards Venezuela-linked shadow fleet vessel in Indian Ocean

The U.S. military has boarded the Aquila II oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, highlighting its ongoing efforts to combat illicit Venezuelan oil trade amidst international sanctions against it.

Feb 9 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US chemical giant to stop producing herbicide called ‘toxic cocktail’ by critics

Corteva, a US chemical company, will cease production of Enlist Duo, a controversial herbicide criticized for its toxic components linked to health and environmental risks.

Feb 9 • 12:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Inequality between Social Justice and the Environment

The article explores the evident inequality in the relationship between social justice and the environment, highlighting issues related to resource exploitation and environmental risks affecting vulnerable communities.

Feb 7 • 03:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice determines urgent actions to close landfill and contain health risks in Acará, PA

The court has mandated urgent measures to address the environmental and sanitary crisis caused by an illegal open-air landfill in Acará, northern Brazil.

Feb 6 • 23:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Keeping wild animals at home is a crime and poses risks, warns commander of the Environmental Police

The commander of the Environmental Police warns that keeping wild animals in homes is a common yet illegal practice in western Pará that poses health risks to humans and wildlife.

Feb 6 • 15:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Environment: Fewer Pesticides, Yet the Toxic Load Still Rises

The UN set an ambitious goal to halve pesticide risks and use by 2030 to protect biodiversity, but progress has stalled, as reduced amounts do not necessarily equate to less environmental harm when more harmful alternatives are used.

Feb 6 • 10:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Lithuania, 60% of used oil is 'disappearing' - experts see illegal burning

Experts are concerned that a significant portion of used motor oil is unaccounted for in Lithuania, with only 25% properly processed, leading to environmental pollution risks.

Feb 6 • 07:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Experts Warn of Environmental Risks at Lily Mine

Experts are raising concerns about serious environmental risks at the abandoned Lily gold mine in South Africa due to rising floodwaters that could contaminate local irrigation and affect agriculture.

Feb 6 • 05:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Experts Warn of Environmental Risks at Lily Mine - South African News Briefs - February 6, 2025

Experts are raising concerns about significant environmental hazards posed by rising floodwaters at the abandoned Lily gold mine near Barberton, which ceased operations following a fatal structural collapse in 2016.

Feb 6 • 05:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Microplastics Can Spread Bacteria and Promote Antimicrobial Resistance

Scientists are studying the environmental impact of microplastics, revealing that they not only pose health risks themselves but also serve as carriers for harmful bacteria and antimicrobial resistance.

Jan 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

French ban on ‘forever chemicals' in cosmetics and clothes to enter into force

France's new legislation banning the production and sale of 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics and textiles will take effect on Thursday, aiming to reduce environmental and health risks associated with PFAS.

Dec 30 • 14:37 UTC

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