Chile’s red tide outbreak recedes, giving fishermen a break
An unusually widespread and deadly “red tide” outbreak in southern Chile’s fishing-rich waters is abating, a top scientist said on Monday, giving some reprieve to communities that...
Serbia’s EU bid comes with heavy environmental bill
For cattle in the Serbian village of Slatina, drinking from the Borska Reka river is likely to prove deadly. A stream of yellow and brown sludge comprised largely of toxic waste, the Borska Reka has...
UAE authorities have rules to curb excessive noise
Municipalities have rules in place when it comes to noise pollution. Dubai Municipality said that noise from any type of construction or demolition site should not exceed 55 decibels between 7am and...
As much as 35 percent of northern and central Great Barrier Reef dead or dying
Mass bleaching has destroyed as much as 35 percent of the coral on the northern and central Great Barrier Reef, Australian scientists said on Monday, a major blow to the World Heritage Site that...
Nigeria plans talks with oil region on grievances, continues army crackdown
Nigeria’s president on Sunday said he would hold talks with leaders in the oil-producing Delta region to address their grievances in a bid to stop a surge in pipeline attacks, but that an army...
Flint, Michigan, pipe-replacement cost nearly doubles
The cost of replacing water lines in Flint, Michigan, has nearly doubled amid a health crisis from high lead levels in drinking water, the Detroit Free Press reported on Saturday. The average cost...
Pollution From Canadian Oil Sands Vapor Is Substantial, Study Finds
he amount of pollution created by vapor from Canada’s oil sands, which contributes to climate change, ranks on par with most major cities in North America, according to a new study by the country’s...
These are some of the most polluted areas in Carmarthen
PARTS of Johnstown in Carmarthen have been added to a list of areas monitoring pollution levels in the town. Old St Clears Road, College Road and Llansteffan Road have all been ring fenced as areas...
