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Microplastic pollution can fuel rise in antibiotic resistance, studies find
Microplastic pollution is emerging as an unexpected driver of antibiotic resistance, with new research linking plastic debris in the environment to conditions that accelerate the spread of drug-resistant bacteria. Microplastics appear to create surfaces where bacteria congregate and exchange resistance genes more readily than in surrounding environments. As both plastic pollution and antimicrobial resistance rank among the most pressing global health threats, their intersection raises urgent questions for public health policy.
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UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels
UK waters are experiencing an "extreme" marine heatwave driven by last month's record-breaking heat dome, according to the Met Office. Global ocean temperatures have reached unprecedented levels, raising alarm among scientists about the potential for mass-mortality events among vulnerable marine species. The rapid escalation underscores how compounding climate events are pushing marine ecosystems toward critical thresholds.
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Ugandan farmers sue TotalEnergies’ oil pipeline project in UK court
Four Ugandan farmers have taken their fight against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline to London's High Court, marking a significant legal challenge to TotalEnergies' controversial 1,443-kilometer project. The pipeline, which runs through Uganda and Tanzania, has drawn widespread criticism over its impact on local communities and landowners. The case, backed by human rights group Avaaz, could set a precedent for holding European energy giants accountable in their home courts for projects conducted abroad.
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