Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a disturbing truth: common hair styling practices may dramatically increase your scalp's absorption of toxic traffic pollution, posing a significant hidden health risk.
Groundbreaking research uncovers extensive sewage pollution devastating Hawaii's iconic coral reefs, threatening marine ecosystems and public health through contaminated groundwater.
Wildlife Trusts launch unprecedented legal challenge against the UK government, accusing it of unlawfully permitting rampant pollution in England's rivers and coastal waters, causing devastating ecological harm.
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive pig and poultry farming has become the dominant source of pollution in Britain's countryside, devastating river ecosystems and overwhelming sewage systems.
A shocking new study uncovers how relentless sewage pollution from Hawaii's cesspools is poisoning and killing vital coral reefs, threatening marine life and the state's economy.
The heartbreaking story of nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who became the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. Her mother's relentless fight for justice exposes a public health crisis and a legal landmark that cha
Exclusive investigation uncovers a chilling Cold War legacy: 18,000 barrels of radioactive waste, including plutonium, deliberately dumped in the Atlantic by European governments, now threatening marine ecosystems and public health.
Thames Water has struck a crucial deal with regulators to pay a £75m fine for sewage spills and illegal dividends through a multi-year payment plan, averting immediate financial crisis but facing intense scrutiny over its environmental record and financia
Exclusive investigation uncovers the alarming truth behind England's most crime-ridden and sewage-polluted beaches. Use our interactive tool to check your local spot before you visit.
Swimmers and beachgoers are being warned to stay out of the water at Benone Beach due to a significant sewage discharge incident. The public is advised to avoid the area for their own safety.
Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.
Beachgoers on the NSW Central Coast are baffled by the sudden appearance of bizarre, tightly-packed 'debris balls' washing ashore. Authorities are investigating the unusual phenomenon and potential environmental impacts.
The largest survey of its kind finds dangerous sewage bacteria polluting most of Windermere, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
Former Undertones frontman and clean water campaigner Feargal Sharkey accuses the Environment Agency of failing to protect England's rivers from sewage pollution, as legal action looms.
Cambridge locals and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey slam the Environment Agency for inaction on pollution, urging immediate reforms to protect communities and wildlife.
San Diego's idyllic beaches face a growing environmental disaster as raw sewage from Mexico contaminates its shores, posing health risks and economic concerns.
A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.
Tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles are inundating Kerala's shores, crippling local fisheries and sparking environmental outrage. Discover how this microplastic menace is bypassing regulations and what activists are demanding.
A massive clean-up operation has removed a grotesque 'wet wipe island' from the River Thames, exposing London's growing sewage pollution crisis. Discover how this environmental eyesore formed – and what's being done to stop it.
New research warns that long-term exposure to air pollution may significantly increase the likelihood of developing dementia, with vulnerable groups most at risk.
Experts reveal that chemical pollution poses a threat on par with climate change, urging immediate global action to curb 'novel entities' before irreversible damage occurs.
The CEO of Yorkshire Water received a staggering £1.3m payout despite the company's failure to meet sewage pollution targets, sparking fury among customers and environmental groups.
New research uncovers the alarming levels of microplastics in household air, raising health concerns for families across the UK.
East Midlands Airport has been hit with a hefty £280,000 fine after failing to prevent pollution incidents. Discover the details behind the penalty and what it means for the airport's environmental commitments.
A new analysis reveals that a mere 0.5% of 90,000 oil spills were reported over five years, raising serious environmental and regulatory concerns.
Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million fine for illegally discharging sewage into rivers. Read how the water regulator Ofwat uncovered the scandal.
Executives at water companies in England and Wales will see their pay rises blocked and bonuses banned following public outrage over sewage spills and poor performance.
Labour's shadow environment secretary, Steve Reed, accuses the government of failing to protect England's waterways as sewage spills reach record levels. Experts warn of severe ecological damage and public health risks.
A damning report calls for UK water companies to shift focus from shareholder dividends to environmental and social responsibility, amid rising public outrage over sewage spills and service failures.
New research reveals that tyre wear is a major contributor to microplastic pollution, with alarming impacts on the environment and human health. Discover the unseen threat on our roads.