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Nearly one in 10 homes tested in the UK, Italy and the Netherlands showed benzene levels from gas cooker leaks that surpass safety limits, according to researchers. The cancer-causing chemical in natural gas poses risks akin to secondhand smoke indoors. The findings highlight potential indoor air pollution from slow leaks.

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies began public hearings on the Glaciers Law reform on Wednesday with over 105,000 registrants but only 360 speakers allowed, sparking opposition challenges and protests outside Congress.

Utah Republicans, led by State Senator Derrin Owens, are advocating for the state to host a federal nuclear waste storage and recycling site in Millard County's salt deposit. The push follows a Trump administration call for volunteer states to develop 'nuclear lifecycle innovation campuses.' Governor Spencer Cox said the state is evaluating the proposal amid local divisions.

24. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on March 24 that Mexico has not fully identified the private company responsible for an oil spill impacting over 600 km of coastline in Veracruz and Tabasco. Following earlier cleanup reports, she ordered an interdisciplinary Navy-Pemex group for response efforts and directed the FGR to pursue an environmental damage lawsuit.

Federal and state authorities, along with Pemex, are conducting containment and cleanup operations for a hydrocarbon spill in Río Seco, Paraíso, Tabasco, near the Olmeca refinery. Fishermen report a strong petroleum smell in their catches and have buried affected fish. Semades filed a complaint with ASEA over the incident.

22. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) promotes forest conservation via its Green Impact program ahead of World Forest Day. By November 2025, PNM has planted 75,000 trees and targets 85,000 more in 2026.