Sewage Leaks Devastate Hawaii's Coral Reefs, Study Finds
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.
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Welsh Water fined £40m for data misreporting
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by Ofwat for providing inaccurate sewage treatment and leakage data, in one of the largest fines ever issued to a UK water company.
Thames Water agrees £75m fine payment plan for sewage offences
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
Venice Beach declared hazardous due to sinkholes and sewage
Exclusive: Venice Beach, California's world-famous coastline, faces emergency closure as dangerous sinkholes, raw sewage spills, and crumbling infrastructure create a severe public health hazard. Authorities warn visitors to avoid the area.
Mauritius oil spill sparks female farming revolution
How an ecological disaster off the coast of Mauritius empowered a generation of women to transform the island's agricultural landscape and achieve food self-sufficiency.
England's Beach Crisis: Pollution and Crime Hotspots Revealed
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.
Benone Beach Sewage Warning: Public Told Avoid Water
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.
UK's Dirtiest Beaches Revealed for 2024
Exclusive data from the Environment Agency exposes the UK beaches failing water quality tests. Discover if your favourite seaside destination is on the alarming list of polluted bathing spots.
Tasmanian Labor Leader Ousted in Shock Pre-Election Coup
Tasmania's Labor Party is in crisis after a dramatic late-night vote ousted leader Josh Willie just months from a state election, installing Dean Winter in a desperate bid to salvage its fortunes.
Windermere sewage contamination crisis revealed
The largest survey of its kind finds dangerous sewage bacteria polluting most of Windermere, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
Sharkey slams Environment Agency over water pollution
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.
San Diego beaches contaminated by Mexican sewage
San Diego's idyllic beaches face a growing environmental disaster as raw sewage from Mexico contaminates its shores, posing health risks and economic concerns.
Radioactive spill closes SR-16 near Gig Harbor
A major highway in Washington state was closed after a hazardous materials incident involving radioactive material. Authorities are investigating the spill near Gig Harbor.
Kerala's nurdle crisis: Tiny plastics, huge problem
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.
Thames 'Wet Wipe Island' clean-up shocks London
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.
Durham chemical leak prompts evacuations
A hazardous chemical leak in Durham, North Carolina, forced evacuations as emergency crews worked to contain the threat. Authorities urge caution.
Water boss paid £1.3m despite pollution failures
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.
Sewage leak sparks chaos at Atlanta Airport
A major sewage leak at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has caused travel chaos, with passengers reporting foul odours and potential health hazards. Authorities are scrambling to contain the situation.
Shell fined $1.1bn for Brazil oil spill
Shell's shares dip as Brazil demands $1.1bn for Caspian Sea oil spill damages, reigniting environmental accountability debates.
Hot dog lorry spill causes Pennsylvania highway chaos
A lorry carrying a massive load of hot dogs overturned on a Pennsylvania highway, causing a bizarre and messy traffic disruption.
Hot Dog Spill Blocks Pennsylvania Highway
A lorry carrying a massive load of hot dogs overturned on a Pennsylvania highway, causing a saucy traffic nightmare and a bizarre clean-up operation.
Disney World partially closed after chemical spill
A hazardous chemical spill forced Disney World to close half of its park, leaving visitors shocked and evacuated. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Fuel spill causes M60/M62 motorway chaos near Manchester
A fuel spill on the M60 and M62 motorways near Manchester has caused severe traffic delays, with emergency services working to clear the hazard. Avoid the area if possible.
Anglian Water fined millions for sewage discharges
Anglian Water has been fined millions by Ofwat for illegal sewage discharges, marking one of the largest penalties in UK water industry history.
Anglian Water fined £2.65m for sewage pollution
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.
M25 & M26 chaos after multi-vehicle crash and fuel spill
Major disruption on M25 and M26 after a multi-vehicle collision and fuel spill causes hours of delays. Latest updates on closures and diversions.
Water bosses face pay freeze over sewage spills
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: England faces worst sewage crisis in history
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.
Boeing chemical spill triggers emergency in St. Louis
A hazardous chemical spill near Boeing's St. Louis facility triggered evacuations and road closures as emergency crews rushed to contain the leak.
Water firms must prioritise public over profits
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.
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