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Plug-in hybrids pollute nearly as much as petrol cars

Groundbreaking research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are failing to deliver promised environmental benefits, emitting up to 89% more CO₂ than official tests suggest in real-world driving conditions.

India Builds Himalayan Tunnels Amid China Tensions

Exclusive report reveals India's urgent infrastructure push near contested Chinese border, with strategic tunnels designed for rapid military mobilisation in Uttarakhand's challenging terrain.

Himalayan villagers become astro ambassadors

In the remote Himalayas, a groundbreaking astronomy programme is training local villagers as 'astro ambassadors' to preserve dark skies while transforming their community's future through science and tourism.

Sewage spills surge 54% in England's rivers

Shocking new data reveals sewage discharges into England's rivers and seas have skyrocketed, with storm overflows operating for millions of hours despite drought conditions.

Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye

Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.

Thousands sue over river pollution crisis in landmark case

In one of the largest environmental lawsuits in UK history, thousands of citizens are taking legal action against authorities over severe pollution plaguing three major rivers, demanding urgent action to restore water quality.

China redraws Everest map, tensions with Nepal

Beijing's unilateral announcement of Mount Everest's new height measurement has ignited a diplomatic row with Nepal, challenging long-established geographical agreements and raising concerns about geopolitical influence in the region.

Everest snowstorm traps 1000 in massive rescue crisis

A massive rescue operation is underway on Mount Everest as a sudden snowstorm traps approximately 1000 people, including climbers and support staff, in one of the most dangerous mountain emergencies in recent history.

Everest Snowstorm Traps 100 Climbers in Survival Crisis

A violent snowstorm has trapped almost 100 mountaineers on Mount Everest's treacherous slopes, creating a desperate survival situation at the world's highest peak as rescue operations face extreme conditions.

Hudson River radioactive contamination shock

Groundbreaking research reveals alarming radioactive contamination in the Hudson River, raising urgent environmental and public health concerns for New York communities.

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