Hawaii's new tourist 'Green Fee' to fund climate fight
Hawaii introduces a pioneering 0.75% tourist tax to raise $100m yearly for climate resilience projects, including beach restoration and wildfire prevention. Discover the details.
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Hawaii's new tourist tax to fight climate change
Hawaii introduces a pioneering 'Green Fee' on tourist lodgings to fund climate resilience projects. The tax aims to raise $100m annually. Read more on this landmark policy.
Nepal ends failed Everest waste deposit scheme
Nepal is ditching its refundable Everest waste deposit after over a decade, replacing it with a non-refundable $4,000 fee to fund a major clean-up. Read the full story.
Everest waste deposit scheme scrapped after failing
Nepal will abandon its decade-old Mount Everest waste deposit scheme, admitting it failed to reduce rubbish. A new non-refundable $4,000 fee is planned. Read the full story.
20 Tonnes of Rubbish Left at Coogee Beach After Christmas Party
A massive backpacker Christmas party at Sydney's Coogee Beach left over 20 tonnes of waste, sparking local fury and a huge council cleanup. Read the full story.
Republicans aim to exempt polluters from PFAS cleanup costs
Republican lawmakers are pushing to exempt water utilities and landfills from paying for 'forever chemical' cleanups, a move critics warn could cripple US pollution efforts. Read the full story.
Spencer Matthews on brother's death and sobriety
Spencer Matthews reveals he never processed his brother Michael's death on Everest and carried 'shame' through his 20s. He credits wife Vogue Williams for his sobriety and Guinness World Records. Read the full interview.
Iowa man walks with knife in skull after cousin's attack
A 24-year-old man survived after being stabbed in the head and walking for 20 minutes with the blade embedded in his skull. His attacker has been sentenced to 10 years. Read the shocking details.
Boy, 9, treks to Everest Base Camp for food poverty charity
Rio James, a nine-year-old from Derby, braved -22C temperatures and altitude sickness to reach Everest Base Camp, raising thousands for a local food poverty charity. Discover his incredible journey.
Mother and Son Make History as First Everest Family Duo
In an extraordinary display of familial determination, a mother and son from the UK have become the first parent-child team to conquer Mount Everest simultaneously, sharing an emotional embrace at 29,000 feet.
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Radiation Scandal Exposed
Shocking new revelations uncover dangerous plutonium contamination at former San Francisco naval base, raising serious health concerns for residents and workers.
Liverpool's 25,000 tonne rubbish mountain sparks rat invasion
Families in Liverpool face a public health crisis as organised criminals dump massive waste piles, creating vermin-infested nightmare conditions with £4.5million cleanup costs.
Australian teen's Everest ordeal with altitude sickness
Exclusive: A 19-year-old Australian climber faces life-threatening altitude sickness during Everest summit attempt, highlighting the extreme dangers facing young adventurers on the world's highest peak.
Ying's Triumph shocks racing world in Hong Kong Everest upset
Hong Kong's racing scene witnesses a stunning upset as outsider Ying's Triumph claims victory in the prestigious Hong Kong Everest, defying expectations and shaking up the established order.
Ka Ying Rising blitzes Everest field in 2025 stunner
Hong Kong's racing superstar Ka Ying Rising delivered a breathtaking performance to claim the 2025 Everest crown, leaving the racing world in awe with a dominant display at Royal Randwick.
Grace Hayden's toned legs dazzle at Everest Race Day Sydney
Australian TV presenter Grace Hayden turned heads at Sydney's Everest Race Day, showcasing her incredible figure in a chic ensemble while sharing sweet moments with boyfriend Hayden Statham.
BBC Chief Demands Tougher TV Licence Enforcement
BBC Director-General Tim Davie takes a hardline stance on TV licence enforcement, warning that the current system needs tougher measures to tackle evasion as public trust in the broadcaster faces unprecedented challenges.
Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies
The mountaineering world mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, final surviving member of the pioneering team that first conquered Mount Everest in 1953, passes away at age 91 in Nepal.
Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies at 91
Mount Everest mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the historic 1953 first ascent team, passes away in Nepal at age 91, closing a legendary chapter in mountaineering history.
Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story
Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.
Sex Worker's Everest Bet Stuns Horse Racing World
Former sex worker Carly Electric shocks the horse racing world with a stunning £20,000 bet on her own horse at Everest, creating one of racing's most remarkable underdog stories.
Hayes' Everest Dream: British Jockey Targets Sydney Glory
Champion jockey Jamie Hayes aims for racing immortality as he prepares to conquer The Everest - Sydney's richest turf race with a staggering £10 million prize pool.
Kate Waterhouse's million-dollar fashion gamble revealed
Socialite and business mogul Kate Waterhouse reveals the terrifying risks behind her fashion empire TAB Everest, from million-dollar gambles to sleepless nights before major launches.
Cleaner discovers murder scene during routine Chelmsford job
A Chelmsford cleaning contractor describes the horrifying moment he realised a routine cleaning job was actually a murder scene cleanup, leading to a crucial breakthrough in a murder investigation.
Everest Miracle: Four Hikers Survive Harrowing Ordeal
Against impossible odds, four hikers trapped on Everest's treacherous slopes survived a harrowing 48-hour ordeal before a daring high-altitude rescue mission brought them to safety.
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
Everest Blizzard Rescue: All Hikers Safely Evacuated
In a dramatic high-altitude rescue operation, all climbers trapped on Mount Everest by a ferocious blizzard have been brought to safety after being stranded for days in treacherous conditions.
China redraws Everest map, tensions with Nepal
Beijing's unilateral announcement of Mount Everest's new height measurement has ignited a diplomatic row with Nepal, challenging long-established geographical agreements and raising concerns about geopolitical influence in the region.
British dad battles Everest snowstorm for daughter
A courageous British father climbing Mount Everest in tribute to his late daughter recounts surviving a terrifying snowstorm that turned his emotional journey into a fight for survival.
Brexit Travel: New EU Border Rules for Brits
UK travellers to EU countries now encounter enhanced border controls, potential entry fees, and stricter document checks post-Brexit. Here's what you need to know before your next European trip.
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