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Swimmers Return To Chicago River After 50-Year Ban

In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.

Family Poisoned at London Restaurant: Five Hospitalised

A family celebration turned into a nightmare at a top London eatery as five guests, including a child, were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning. The incident is now under investigation by environmental health officers.

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.

Climate watchdog slams Badenoch over 'misleading' Farage comments

The UK's independent climate advisor delivers a stern rebuke to Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch for her 'disappointing' and inaccurate claims about Nigel Farage's climate change remarks, sparking a fresh row over political integrity and environmental pol

Thames 'Wet Wipe Island': London's Man-Made Monster

A monstrous man-made island, the size of two tennis courts, has been exposed in the River Thames. Built entirely from discarded wet wipes and sewage debris, it's a stark symbol of London's plastic pollution crisis and the failure of 'flushable' product la

Lichfield restaurant shut after food poisoning hits eight

A Lichfield restaurant has had its licence suspended after eight people, including a child, were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning following a meal. Environmental health officers discovered a series of serious hygiene failures during an urgent in

Falmouth's 'Third World' Sewage Crisis: A National Scandal

The picturesque port town of Falmouth, a jewel in Cornwall's crown, is facing an environmental disaster as raw sewage repeatedly floods streets and homes, with residents and officials branding the situation a 'national scandal'.

Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals

A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.

Greta Thunberg's Boat Targeted in Drone Arson Attack

The sailing boat used by climate campaigner Greta Thunberg for her transatlantic voyages has been severely damaged in a suspected arson attack in the UK, with reports pointing to a drone-delivered incendiary device. Police are investigating the politicall

Police raid Disney's new cruise ship in Germany

German police conducted a major raid on Disney's colossal new cruise liner, the 'Disney Treasure', just days after its grand launch in Papenburg. The operation, linked to a subcontractor's environmental certification, saw officers seize documents in a stu

Gloucester MA Beaches Smothered by Hurricane Erin's Seaweed

The historic fishing port of Gloucester, Massachusetts, is grappling with an extraordinary environmental event as Hurricane Erin's distant fury deposits a colossal carpet of seaweed, transforming its famous beaches and raising ecological concerns.

World's Largest Iceberg A23a Shatters in Dramatic Breakup

The world's largest iceberg, A23a, is undergoing a dramatic disintegration in the Southern Ocean. New satellite footage captures colossal caves and arches forming as the 4,000 sq km giant meets warmer waters, a process scientists are closely monitoring.

Taxpayer-Funded Traveller Site Buried in Rubbish

Exclusive photos expose a taxpayer-funded traveller site in Essex transformed into a wasteland of fly-tipped rubbish, abandoned vehicles, and environmental hazards, sparking local fury and a council investigation.

Global Ban On Vapes Urged By Health Experts

Leading medical experts are demanding an immediate international ban on disposable vapes, citing alarming new data that debunks their 'harmless' reputation and reveals a growing threat to public health, the environment, and youth.

Iowa's Agricultural Pollution Creates Water Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how Iowa's agricultural runoff, mirroring UK environmental concerns, is creating a toxic tide of pollution, devastating waterways and posing serious public health risks.

World's Largest Iceberg On Collision Course With Shipping

The colossal iceberg A23a, twice the size of Greater London, is drifting dangerously towards key shipping routes after breaking free from Antarctica. Scientists warn of a significant threat to maritime traffic as it enters the 'iceberg alley'.

Forestry Firm Slammed With Dozens of New Logging Charges

A major forestry corporation is embroiled in a significant legal battle, hit with a slew of new charges for alleged illegal logging practices. The case raises serious questions about environmental regulation and corporate accountability.

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