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Increase in burning of plastic 'driving up emissions from waste disposal' theguardian.com/environment/…

Increase in burning of plastic 'driving up emissions from waste disposal'

Expansion of energy-from-waste incineration could stop UK hitting its net zero carbon target, campaigners warn

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UGH! Recycling plastics into food packaging can really mess with our hormones. New science from EHN.org ehn.org/food-packaging-dange…

www.ehn.org

We push good science and journalism into public discussion and public policy on environmental health issues, including climate change.

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Britons being exposed to toxic chemicals from birth, MPs say theguardian.com/environment/…

Britons being exposed to toxic chemicals from birth, MPs say

Committee urges action over flame retardants found in breast milk and umbilical cords

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It turns out planes are even worse for the climate than we thought newscientist.com/article/220…

It turns out planes are even worse for the climate than we thought | New Scientist

Aeroplane contrails have a larger warming effect than all the CO2 emitted by planes that has accumulated in the atmosphere since the first ever flight

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How to stop climate change? Nationalise the oil companies | Owen Jones theguardian.com/commentisfre…

How to stop climate change? Nationalise the oil companies | Owen Jones

Extinction Rebellion got the ball rolling, but more radical action is now necessary, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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Colors Of the Earth: Ghana's Incredible, Rammed Earth Walls archdaily.com/914736/colors-… via @archdaily

Colors Of the Earth: Ghana's Incredible, Rammed Earth Walls

Mud walls are currently re-emerging as an economic, sustainable solution, with low environmental impact.

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Global emissions have hit an all-time high. Climate breakdown is here. And we are not acting fast enough. Now is the time for radical, bold and urgent action. It's time for a global #GreenNewDeal. 💚🌍 bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Carbon Emissions Hit a Record High

Carbon emissions from fossil-fuel use hit a record last year after energy demand grew at its fastest pace in a decade, reflecting higher oil consumption in the U.S. and more coal burning in China and...

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England could run short of water within 25 years theguardian.com/environment/…

England could run short of water within 25 years

Environment Agency chief calls for use to be cut by a third and leakage by 50%

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Hammond confirms that a "future homes standard" will require the end of all fossil fuel heating in new houses from 2025. So no gas, oil or coal but heat source pumps will become the new norm
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Chancellor offers £3bn fix for Britain's 'broken housing market' theguardian.com/uk-news/2019…

Chancellor offers £3bn fix for Britain's 'broken housing market'

Philip Hammond’s spring statement includes funding to build 30,000 affordable homes

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Resource extraction responsible for half world’s carbon emissions theguardian.com/environment/…

Resource extraction responsible for half world’s carbon emissions

Extraction also causes 80% of biodiversity loss, according to comprehensive UN study

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Scientists have found bits of plastic in the gut of animals living at the bottom of the deepest ocean trenches, which likely means that no part of the ocean is untouched by these pollutants, @edyong209 reports. theatlantic.com/science/arch…
How This Company Is Growing Bricks From Scratch @wheresKR inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/best-in… via @Inc

How This Startup Is Using Bacteria to Grow Bricks From Scratch

North Carolina-based startup BioMason has found a way to create masonry without heat or clay.

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cen.acs.org/content/cen/arti… via @cenmag

The pervasiveness of microplastics

Plastic particles are showing up in our food and in our bodies. Is that a problem?

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WTF!!!? : The Eco-Friendly Floating Cities of the Future archdaily.com/909510/eco-fri… via @archdaily

The Eco-Friendly Floating Cities of the Future

As the world population grows, designers look to develop the seas.

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Read and act!: Water and Climate Hazards Again Highlight World Economic Forum Risks Report circleofblue.org/2019/world/…

Water and Climate Hazards Again Highlight World Economic Forum Risks Report

Drought, water scarcity, climate change, extreme weather, and other environmental factors are among the biggest risks to society and industry, says WEF.

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Do you use copper? EPA Struck Secretive Deal Over Toxic Site Leaving $13 Million in BP’s Pocket audubon.org/news/epa-struck-… via @audubonsociety

EPA Struck Secretive Deal Over Toxic Site Leaving $13 Million in BP’s Pocket

Emails show that, at BP’s request, EPA handed control of the Anaconda Copper Mine to Nevada, sidelining tribes and residents who fear they'll never have clean water.

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Sooner or later, we have to stop economic growth — and we’ll be better for it ensia.com/voices/end-economi… via @ensiamedia
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