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Europe’s cleanest and dirtiest swimming spots revealed in latest report

More than three-quarters of monitored bathing waters across the European Union, Albania, and Switzerland were rated as "excellent" in 2024, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The annual report, published on Friday, also found that only 1.5 percent of swimming areas were classified......

Schiphol flight reductions: Minister faces backlash amid European scrutiny

Infrastructure minister Barry Madlener is advancing plans to reduce flights to and from Schiphol airport, despite facing significant criticism from Brussels. On Wednesday, the minister confirmed a new limit of 478,000 aircraft movements, a measure he argues will decrease noise nuisance by 15%, aligning......

Unexplained foam blankets Sidi Bernoussi streets in Casablanca, raising alarm

A peculiar incident has unfolded in the Sidi Bernoussi district of Casablanca, where substantial amounts of white foam have blanketed the streets, prompting significant disruption to traffic and environmental concerns among both residents and officials. The occurrence took place on Tuesday night amid......

Lahore's Schools Shut Down as Air Quality Reaches Alarming Levels

In a decisive response to a severe air pollution crisis, authorities in Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, have announced the closure of all primary schools for one week. This measure comes as the air quality index (AQI) soared to unprecedented levels, exceeding 1,000 on Saturday, far surpassing......

Morocco's Pivotal Role in Addressing Global Plastic Pollution

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom has shed light on Morocco's significant contribution to tackling the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. The study, which analyzed data from various sources, including the United Nations Environment......

Dead Fish Crisis: Greece's Volos Port Faces Environmental Disaster

Greek authorities are grappling with an unprecedented environmental crisis as hundreds of thousands of dead fish have flooded the tourist port of Volos. The incident, which has created a silvery blanket of floating carcasses and an unbearable stench, has alarmed residents and authorities alike. The affected......

Paris Organizers Cancel Olympic Open Water Swim Training Due to Polluted Seine

In a concerning development for the Paris Olympic Games, organizers have been compelled to cancel open water swimming training in the River Seine due to pollution concerns. This decision, announced early Tuesday, marks the fifth cancellation since the Olympic Games commenced on July 28, casting a shadow......

Ecological Catastrophe Unfolds as Massive Fish Die-Off Hits Brazil's Piracicaba River

In a devastating environmental incident that has sent shockwaves through Sao Paulo state, an estimated 10 to 20 tons of fish have perished in the Piracicaba River, according to preliminary analyses by state prosecutors. This ecological disaster, discovered on July 7, 2023, is believed to stem from illegal......

Unveiling the Alarming Reality: Microplastic Pollution in Oceans Far Exceeds Estimates

In a disquieting revelation, a study published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin has unveiled a startling truth: the extent of microplastic pollution in our oceans has been severely underestimated. This discovery sheds light on an environmental crisis that demands immediate attention and concerted action. Particles......