Brian McHugh

Thousands of Yorkshire homes at increased risk of flooding Are insurance companies still providing suitable coverage for rising climate change impacts?

Thousands of Yorkshire homes at increased risk of flooding

Are insurance companies still providing suitable coverage for rising climate change impacts?

By Brian McHugh

Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

By Brian McHugh

More than 520 chemicals found in English soil, including long-banned medical substances

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High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water

High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study

Forever chemicals in cereal products

#PFAS
#TFA

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High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water

High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study

Forever chemicals in cereal products

#PFAS
#TFA

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More than 520 chemicals found in English soil, including long-banned medical substances

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‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old dumping grounds For some, the smell brings on nausea and headaches. Others fear ‘forever chemicals’ seeping into the water

‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old dumping grounds

UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release toxic waste from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems

UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies

UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release toxic waste from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems

UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies

There is a clear risk here

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Main Topic: Flooding Kills 1,000+ Across South Asia as Climate Crisis Fuels More Extreme Rain via @commondreams.org
On The Extreme Temperature Diary MON 12/1/2025
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However much the gov might lay down more regulations, until they enforce them they mean nothing.

Currently, illegal wood burning that happens in Clean Air Zones is not addressed and it is impossible for anyone to report, or have the rules enforced.

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I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it? The chemicals would

BBC News - I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?

Great to see awareness of #PFAS growing

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I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it? The chemicals would

BBC News - I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?

Great to see awareness of #PFAS growing

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Wood-burning stoves to face partial ban in Labour’s updated environment plan Exclusive: Pollution targets set out alongside nature recovery projects to allay concerns over housebuilding

Wood-burning stoves to face partial ban in Labour’s updated environment plan

A step in the right direction

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Main Topic: Revealed- Europe’s Water Reserves Drying Up Due to Climate Breakdown via @theguardian.com
On The Extreme Temperature Diary SAT 11/29/2025
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Drowning in denial: one in five homes in Reform UK heartlands faces flooding in 25 years Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks

Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks

By Nafeez Ahmed

At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax

At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests

Fantastic from @leanahosea.bsky.social

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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications

Water reserves drying up in face of climate change.

Our latest article, out now:

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At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax

At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests

Fantastic from @leanahosea.bsky.social

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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications

Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown

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Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster

Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security

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Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster

Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security

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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

✍️ Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

By Brian McHugh

@yorkshirebylines.co.uk

So many existing oil + gas licenses, pipelines, wells are sited in Marine 'Protected' Areas, as shown on our Watershed Pollution Map. The pollution risks + risks to wildlife if existing licences are expanded are likely to be huge:

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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

✍️ Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

By Brian McHugh

@brianmchugh.bsky.social

Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

By Brian McHugh

Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk

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Just some of the fantastic books from 2025 which I have had the pleasure of reviewing!

Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets

Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest

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