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Fog traps particulate pollution across England’s urban areas
Original report:
Government monitors recorded very high particulate pollution across parts of urban England on 9 November 2026, with a west London reading exceeding eight times the WHO daily guideline. Campaigners said fireworks and bonfires likely added to emissions trapped by still, foggy weather.
· via the Guardian GB
Agriculture
Utah mink farm bird flu response criticised in Guardian column
Original report:
Guardian columnist George Monbiot has questioned Utah officials’ handling of a reported bird flu outbreak at a mink farm. Citing ProPublica, he alleges gaps in worker monitoring and argues that commercial concerns have outweighed public health precautions.
· via the Guardian US