Nepal ends failed Everest waste deposit scheme
Nepal is ditching its refundable Everest waste deposit after over a decade, replacing it with a non-refundable $4,000 fee to fund a major clean-up. Read the full story.
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Everest waste deposit scheme scrapped after failing
Nepal will abandon its decade-old Mount Everest waste deposit scheme, admitting it failed to reduce rubbish. A new non-refundable $4,000 fee is planned. Read the full story.
Warning over invasive weeds after UK heavy rain
Experts urge homeowners to check gardens for Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam after December floods. Learn how to identify and legally deal with these invasive plants.
Violent clashes erupt at Delhi anti-pollution protest
Delhi's air pollution crisis sparks violent protests as police arrest 23. The city remains shrouded in toxic haze for the fourth week. Read more on the escalating environmental emergency.
Pollution Crisis Hits English Bathing Waters
One in seven English bathing waters rated as polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough South Bay and Bognor Regis not recommended for swimming. Discover the shocking truth behind England's water quality crisis.
India's Himalayan state faces rising bear attacks
Uttarakhand records highest bear attack deaths since 2016 as climate change disrupts hibernation patterns. Officials authorise lethal measures amid growing human-wildlife conflict.
Ancient Nepalese village threatened by climate floods
The 1,000-year-old Himalayan village of Til faces abandonment after repeated climate-induced flooding destroys infrastructure and threatens its ancient cultural heritage.
Delhi air pollution causes permanent health damage warning
India's Supreme Court warns Delhi's severe air pollution could cause permanent health damage as AQI hits 425. Learn how the crisis is affecting millions and what actions are being taken.
DJ's 24-hour broadcast protest against sewage spills
Lake District Radio DJ Lee Durrant hosts a 24-hour marathon playing number two hits to protest illegal sewage dumping in Windermere, threatening wildlife and human health in the national park.
Microplastic Contamination Found in UK Lobsters
Groundbreaking UK research reveals alarming levels of microplastic contamination in lobsters, raising serious concerns about seafood safety and marine ecosystem health.
Search continues for Italian climbers after Nepal avalanche
Rescue teams battle treacherous conditions in Nepal's Himalayas as search continues for six missing Italian mountaineers following devastating avalanche on Mount Manaslu.
Ineos Antwerp Plant: Pollution Deaths Outweigh Jobs
New research reveals the Ineos plastics facility in Antwerp may cause hundreds of premature deaths while creating far fewer jobs than promised, sparking health and environmental concerns.
Air Pollution Clean-Up May Speed Global Warming
Groundbreaking research reveals a shocking climate contradiction - while some pollutants cool our planet, cleaning them up could accelerate temperature rise. Scientists warn of an environmental dilemma that demands immediate attention.
Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes
Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.
Mount Yalung Ri avalanche kills four climbers in Nepal
A devastating avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal has claimed the lives of four mountaineers, including experienced guides, highlighting the persistent dangers of high-altitude climbing in the Himalayas.
Hanoi's canal pollution crisis exposed by scientists
Groundbreaking research reveals severe contamination in Hanoi's canal network, with pollution levels up to 40 times higher than national safety standards, posing significant health risks to millions.
Australian climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal
A 40-year-old Australian adventurer has died during a daring ascent of Nepal's formidable Himlung Himal, highlighting the extreme risks of high-altitude mountaineering.
Dolphins developing Alzheimer's from pollution
Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals dolphins are showing clear signs of Alzheimer's disease linked to toxic pollution in coastal waters, raising urgent environmental concerns.
Delhi uses cloud seeding to combat toxic air pollution
Delhi launches ambitious cloud seeding project to combat dangerous pollution levels, as authorities turn to weather modification in desperate bid to clear toxic smog.
India tests cloud seeding to clean Delhi's toxic air
India launches ambitious cloud seeding project in Delhi to combat catastrophic air pollution levels, as the capital battles to breathe clean air through scientific intervention.
England's water crisis: sewage pollution hits record high
New data reveals England's water quality has reached its lowest point on record, with sewage pollution incidents soaring and environmental standards collapsing across the board.
Sydney beach crisis: Among Australia's most polluted
New research reveals a beloved Sydney beach has been ranked among Australia's most polluted swimming locations, raising serious health concerns for swimmers and prompting urgent environmental action.
Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
Delhi chokes under toxic smog after Diwali
The morning after Diwali celebrations, India's capital awoke to a thick layer of hazardous smog, with air quality plummeting to severe levels and visibility dramatically reduced across the city.
New Delhi: World's Most Polluted City Says WHO
New Delhi tops global pollution charts as WHO data reveals alarming air quality levels, raising serious health concerns for millions of residents in the Indian capital.
Dead fish and toxic foam plague Norfolk's River Thet
A major pollution incident has struck the River Thet in Norfolk, killing hundreds of fish and coating the waterway in mysterious white foam as authorities launch urgent investigation.
Forever Chemicals Found in Lancashire's River Wyre
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous 'forever chemicals' have infiltrated Lancashire's water supply, with Environment Agency testing confirming PFAS contamination in the River Wyre, raising serious health concerns for local communities.
Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story
Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.
Plug-in hybrids emit 12x more CO₂ than claims
New research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are producing dramatically higher pollution levels than advertised, raising serious questions about their environmental credentials.
UK's Underwater Chernobyl: Toxic Nuclear Dump Leaking
Exclusive investigation reveals how a rotting nuclear waste dump off Cumbria's coast threatens marine life with radioactive contamination, creating an environmental timebomb.
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