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'.
UK water regulators have slapped two major suppliers with hefty fines totalling over half a million pounds for severe customer service and complaints handling failures, impacting vulnerable households across England.
Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals a shocking link between traffic pollution and increased risk of coronary heart disease. Discover how invisible particles are putting millions at risk and what you can do to protect yourself.
British Olympians protest Thames sewage pollution with a hazardous swim from Parliament to Tower Bridge, demanding government action on water company discharges.
Exclusive analysis reveals the California dream is over for retirees, with soaring costs, a deepening homelessness crisis, and punishing taxes making it one of America's worst retirement destinations.
A parliamentary committee hears that toxic chemicals from England's roads are poisoning rivers unchecked, with the government accused of a 'shocking dereliction of duty' for failing to implement a 25-year-old law.
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen
Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern
Yorkshire Water is under fire for a series of incidents in Sheffield, including sewage discharges into a park and supply disruptions, raising serious questions about infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
A groundbreaking study reveals a massive legacy pollution crisis across Wales, with tens of thousands of sites potentially holding toxic materials, prompting urgent calls for a national audit and government action.
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump's unfulfilled vow to solve California's water crisis with a massive infrastructure project has left Central Valley farmers and communities disillusioned, as the promised 'gigantic' task force and water plan never m
Households across parts of the UK are being urgently advised to boil their drinking water following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Britain faces an unprecedented winter hosepipe ban as experts warn reservoir levels are critically low. Discover why recent rainfall isn't enough and what restrictions households may face.
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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.
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.
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.
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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: Ministers and regulators prepare contingency plan for Thames Water's potential collapse as Britain's largest water supplier struggles under massive debt burden, raising concerns about bills and service delivery.
A huge industrial fire in Leicester has triggered a major public health alert, with thousands of residents told to boil tap water before use. Severn Trent Water issues urgent safety advice.
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.
An astonishing secret has been concealed for decades in the hills of San Mateo County. Discover the forbidden reservoir built for a crisis that never came and why officials are only now breaking their silence.
Exclusive investigation reveals the hidden differences between leading bottled water brands and why your premium purchase might be no better than tap 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.