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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.

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.

Microplastics Reshaping Human Biology & Minds

Groundbreaking research reveals microplastics are not just polluting our environment but actively altering human biology and cognitive function, with alarming implications for public health.

Microplastics in Gut Linked to Cancer: UK Study

Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter reveals how microplastics in our digestive system may trigger cancer and other serious health conditions. Discover what this means for your gut health.

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.

Bottled Water Microplastics 100x Higher Than Thought

Groundbreaking research reveals bottled water contains dramatically higher levels of microplastics than estimated, raising urgent health concerns about invisible plastic pollution invading our bodies.

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.

Utah's Great Salt Lake crisis: Toxic dust threatens millions

A looming environmental catastrophe threatens Utah as the shrinking Great Salt Lake risks exposing toxic sediments, creating poisonous dust storms that could affect over 2.5 million residents' health and devastate the local economy.

Sewage Sleuths Expose Toxic Truth About UK River Crisis

An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.

NSW Fights Lead Mine Near School as Child Protection Fails

Furious residents of rural NSW are fighting a proposed lead mine mere metres from a local primary school. The clash comes as a damning new report reveals Australia's systemic failure to protect children from environmental health hazards, with experts warn

UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right

A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.

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