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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.

Delhi Fights Heat with Cloud Seeding Plan

Delhi authorities are turning to cloud seeding technology in a bold attempt to combat dangerous heatwave conditions and severe air pollution gripping the city.

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.

Wisbech battles 'cathedral of stench' incinerator plans

The historic Cambridgeshire market town of Wisbech faces an environmental crisis as plans for a massive waste incinerator threaten to transform its tranquil landscape into an industrial zone, with residents fighting back against what they call the 'pungen

Delhi defies fireworks ban as Diwali pollution soars

Despite Supreme Court restrictions, Delhi residents ignited fireworks during Diwali celebrations, triggering dangerous air pollution levels and reviving debates about environmental enforcement in India's capital.

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.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

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.

Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid

Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.

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.

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.

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.

Indian passengers stage 10-hour track protest over broken AC

Furious passengers in India staged an extraordinary 10-hour protest on railway tracks after enduring sweltering conditions without air conditioning, forcing authorities to arrange alternative transport in a dramatic standoff.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

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.

British tourist killed in horrific India bus crash

A British holidaymaker's dream trip to India ended in tragedy when his bus collided with a truck, claiming his life and leaving his family devastated. The shocking incident raises serious questions about road safety in popular tourist destinations.

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.

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