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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The fertilization season begins: environmentalists warn about raids

Environmental authorities in Lithuania are alerting that improper handling of manure and slurry can lead to pollution and health hazards, particularly concerning drinking water.

Mar 21 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Climate change and population growth slow universal access to water

Climate change and population growth are hindering universal access to water, with over 2 billion people lacking access to safe drinking water and sanitation.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water quality in the Sorocaba region is stagnant at a 'worrying' level, says study

A study indicates that the water quality of rivers in the Sorocaba region remains at a concerning 'regular' level, highlighting a lack of effective pollution control policies.

Mar 20 • 19:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Record Low Water Levels Could Help Clean the Baltic Sea, Where Chemical Weapons Have Been Lying Since the War.

This winter, tourists at the Baltic Sea in Poland noticed unique phenomena such as frozen coastal zones and ice formations due to record low water levels, potentially improving the ecological situation of the sea.

Mar 20 • 10:27 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

European Council condemns Russia over strikes that caused Dnister River pollution

The European Council has condemned Russia for strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure that resulted in pollution of the Dnister River, which is crucial for Moldova's water supply.

Mar 20 • 08:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Green Electricity from the Differential Height of Rivers

Giorgio Parodi has invented a patented system that generates electricity from the kinetic flow of rivers, utilizing natural height differentials without consuming water or causing pollution.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Thousands of Moldovans left without water after Russian strike on Ukrainian hydroelectric plant

Following a Russian strike on a Ukrainian hydroelectric plant, thousands of Moldovans are experiencing water shortages due to pollution in the Dniester River, as stated by Moldova's President Maia Sandu.

Mar 19 • 10:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Away from the Iran war: Key developments in Palestine, Moldova, Chad, and Sudan

Significant developments occurred on Thursday across regions, including Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a Russian attack in Moldova causing water pollution, and escalating hostilities between Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces.

Mar 19 • 09:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Moldovan city loses water supply due to pollution caused by Russian attack

A Moldovan city has lost its water supply due to pollution resulting from a Russian attack.

Mar 17 • 11:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

A chemical soup in every drop of water: science confirms that oceans have ceased to be natural

A new study reveals that nearly all oceans are contaminated with synthetic chemicals, indicating a loss of natural marine environments worldwide.

Mar 16 • 16:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Realtime pollution alerts needed on Windermere, campaigners say after boy nearly dies

Campaigners demand urgent implementation of realtime pollution alerts on Windermere following a near-fatal E coli infection of a boy after kayaking in the lake.

Mar 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The white foam of the Yamuna River has turned pink

Recently, the white foam floating on the Yamuna River has changed to a pink hue, raising concerns about pollution and environmental health.

Mar 16 • 14:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

You will be shocked to see the condition of the Yamuna!

The Yamuna River is facing increasing pollution issues as its water, previously characterized by white foam, has now changed to a pinkish hue, highlighting environmental degradation.

Mar 16 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Any household with a birdbath should place a wine cork in it before spring begins

Households with birdbaths should add a wine cork to prevent bees from drowning and maintain water quality.

Mar 15 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Who are the key figures in the sewage crisis, and where are they now?

The article discusses the key players involved in the sewage crisis in the UK, focusing on James Bevan's controversial tenure as the head of the Environment Agency.

Mar 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

War in Iran affects water and air quality, say experts

UN experts warn of immediate impacts on drinking water, air quality, and food due to the environmental damage caused by the ongoing war in Iran.

Mar 12 • 21:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Water Pollution: After the Multimillion Dollar Embargo, Kicillof Blames the Nation for Failing to Finance the Works

Buenos Aires' government plans to appeal a multimillion-dollar embargo related to water pollution, blaming the national government for not providing necessary funding for sanitation works.

Mar 12 • 16:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Farmer: We owe it to each other to identify the real polluter of drinking water

A Danish farmer responds to the negative portrayal of agriculture in the political debate over water pollution, arguing that farmers are misunderstood regarding their use of chemicals.

Mar 10 • 20:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Farmer: We owe it to each other to identify the real polluter of drinking water

A Danish farmer expresses frustration over the negative portrayal of agriculture's use of chemicals, arguing that such discussions are often based on misunderstandings.

Mar 10 • 20:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Agrofert Chemical Company Failed at the Supreme Administrative Court, Facing Fines for Water Pollutants

The Agrofert chemical company has lost a case at the Supreme Administrative Court and is facing fines for contaminating water with toxins.

Mar 6 • 09:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

War on land, water, and air in the Middle East... a shadow of major threats to the environment

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East poses severe threats to environmental safety alongside its geopolitical implications.

Mar 6 • 09:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeongnam Province Develops Plan for 'Selective Water Intake Facility' on Nakdong River

Gyeongnam Province is implementing a plan to construct selective water intake towers to improve water quality in the Nakdong River, aiming for significant quality enhancements by 2030.

Mar 4 • 08:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Pharmaceutical Compounds in Water: An Invisible Pollution We Can Stop

The article discusses the issue of pharmaceutical compounds contaminating the environment, primarily through wastewater and improper disposal, and highlights recent studies in Lithuania that reveal their presence in various water sources.

Feb 27 • 06:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

River with a 'pong' causes rowing, boat rides to be cancelled

The River Torrens has been temporarily closed and boat activities suspended due to high levels of E. coli and dead fish found in the water.

Feb 26 • 03:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid says it's 'shocking' after heartbreaking death

Susanna Reid from ITV's Good Morning Britain expressed her shock over a new Channel 4 series addressing water pollution and the tragic death of a child due to E. coli.

Feb 25 • 08:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Group expands legal claim over South West Water sewage pollution

A legal claim against South West Water for sewage pollution is being expanded to include more residents and businesses in Devon and Cornwall.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4 series branded 'instant hit' as viewers gripped by harrowing scenes

Viewers have praised the new Channel 4 drama 'Dirty Business' for its gripping portrayal of real events surrounding pollution in water systems in England.

Feb 24 • 12:58 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Channel 4's Dirty Business is a clarion call to nationalise the water industry

Channel 4's drama 'Dirty Business' highlights the heart-wrenching story of a child's death attributed to sewage pollution, igniting calls for the nationalisation of the water industry in the UK.

Feb 23 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dirty Business cast list: Who stars in the new Channel 4 drama?

The article discusses the cast of the new Channel 4 drama 'Dirty Business', which explores the impacts of sewage pollution in England's water systems.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Yorkshire Water fined over £700,000 for repeated sewage releases

Yorkshire Water has been fined over £700,000 for multiple sewage pollution offences that impacted local water quality and wildlife.

Feb 23 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dirty water is visibly dumped into the Parnaíba River, community reports; 'always green,' says fisherman

The community near the Parnaíba River has reported alarming pollution, with visible sewage being dumped into the water, raising health concerns.

Feb 23 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4 Dirty Business cast, true story, filming locations and episode count

This article discusses the new Channel 4 series 'Dirty Business,' which explores a decade-long investigation into England’s water companies, featuring a compelling narrative about pollution and whistleblowers.

Feb 23 • 11:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Water sources would have been at risk if the wind direction had been different

Water sources in the capital region of Iceland were at risk during a recent wildfire, according to a statement from the utility company Veitur.

Feb 23 • 08:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Sydney Water ordered to clean Malabar treatment plant where fatberg is birthing poo balls

Sydney Water has been ordered to remove fats from the Malabar wastewater treatment plant due to the presence of a significant fatberg impacting local beaches.

Feb 23 • 02:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pigs' poop and pee can become drinking water (and even beer) with treatment system; understand

A new treatment system transforms pig waste into drinkable water, and even beer, showcasing its potential to prevent pollution and conserve water.

Feb 22 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Water company bosses rake in £15million bonanza while bills and pollution soar

Water company executives in the UK earned over £15 million whilst the industry faced rising pollution incidents and increasing customer bills.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Water privatisation has been a disaster - it's time to pull the plug

The article critiques the privatization of water in England and Wales, calling for a reevaluation of the system due to pollution and financial burdens on consumers.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mexico: recycling tons of human hair to clean water channels

In Mexico, an initiative is using recycled human hair to create eco-friendly filters that help clean oil from the famous canals of Xochimilco.

Feb 20 • 17:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Here, the water is acid and the air is poison... 'another planet' on Earth!

An article describes a location on Earth, specifically in Ethiopia, where the environment resembles that of another planet, featuring acid-filled water, poisonous air, and corrosive landscapes.

Feb 15 • 02:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Pollution, leaks, under-investment... This ticking time bomb that will drive up the water bills of the French

The article discusses the severe challenges facing French municipalities regarding water quality, highlighting the impact of pollution and under-investment on rising water bills.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Yellow and Calera Rivers Show Visible Changes After Suspension of Mining Activities: 'I Haven't Seen the River Like This for 40 Years'

The water of the Calera and Amarillo rivers has become clearer in the past week following the suspension of mining activities in the region.

Feb 12 • 15:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Experts: Gaza needs urgent environmental survey to avert disaster

Experts stress the urgent need for an environmental survey in Gaza to address severe pollution and health issues.

Feb 11 • 02:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. Response: Long-term work is needed to restore healthy seas

The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management emphasizes the necessity of long-term efforts to combat climate change and nutrient pollution for achieving sustainable fishing and cleaner seas.

Feb 9 • 14:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater: Who Spat into the Rhine?

The play 'Dat Wasser vun Kölle es jot' explores the historical pollution of the Rhine and contemporary concerns about water quality in a musical crime format.

Feb 8 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Sad images of plastics, reeds, and foam in the Thermaic Gulf

The Thermaic Gulf in Thessaloniki is currently suffering from visible pollution, with plastics, reeds, and foam floating in the water, prompting concern from both residents and visitors.

Feb 7 • 11:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows foam and dark water in the sea in Vitória; Public Ministry investigates sewage contamination

Dark spots in the water and a significant amount of foam have been reported in the sea off Vitória, leading the Public Ministry of Espírito Santo to investigate possible sewage contamination.

Feb 7 • 07:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Researchers from the University of Bonn Develop a Fish-Inspired Filter That Removes 99% of Microplastics from Washing Machine Water

A team of scientists from the University of Bonn has created an innovative washing machine filter that can eliminate over 99% of microplastics released during the washing cycle, inspired by natural filtration systems used by certain fish.

Feb 6 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After fish die-off, study points to degradation of the Piabas Canal and pollution runoff to the Açude Velho in Campina Grande

A study by the Federal University of Campina Grande highlights the need for improvements to the Piabas Canal after thousands of dead fish were removed from the Açude Velho, raising concerns about water quality.

Feb 5 • 22:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shrimp in the Tietê River? Meet the pitu shrimp, a species introduced to freshwater and found dead by the thousands in the interior of SP

The discovery of thousands of dead pitu shrimp in the Tietê River raised concerns among residents in Igaraçu do Tietê, São Paulo.

Feb 5 • 10:23 UTC

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