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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.

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.

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.

Perfect Air Fryer Sausages: Ultimate Guide

Discover the secret to cooking perfect sausages in your air fryer with our expert guide. Get crispy skins and juicy interiors without the grease or guesswork.

Indigenous Custody Deaths Hit Record High in NSW

Disturbing new data reveals Indigenous deaths in NSW custody have reached their highest level in over a decade, prompting coronial warnings of systemic failures and demanding immediate government intervention.

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.

Scented Candles: Hidden Home Pollution Danger

New research reveals the alarming truth about scented candles and their impact on indoor air quality and respiratory health. Discover the invisible pollutants lurking in your favourite home fragrances.

Dieselgate Still Poisoning UK Air, Study Reveals

Groundbreaking research exposes how the Dieselgate scandal continues to poison Britain's air, with diesel cars emitting up to six times more toxic nitrogen dioxide than claimed.

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.

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.

Mormon family of seven found dead in Michigan home

A family of seven, identified as members of the Mormon community, has been found deceased in their Michigan residence in what authorities are calling a deeply mysterious and tragic incident.

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