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Thames Water workers reveal shocking sewer conditions
Employees of Thames Water reveal dire working conditions and health hazards in London's ageing sewer network, sparking calls for urgent reforms.
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.
Noise cameras target loud cars with £100 fines
High-tech roadside cameras are being rolled out across the UK to catch drivers with excessively loud vehicles, with fines of up to £100. The crackdown aims to reduce noise pollution in urban areas.
Air purifiers may slash heart attack risk, study finds
A groundbreaking study suggests that using an air purifier at home could significantly lower the risk of heart attacks by reducing harmful pollutants. Discover how clean air might protect your heart health.
Premium teas contain highest microplastic levels
New research exposes alarming levels of microplastics in popular tea brands, with luxury labels showing the worst contamination. Experts warn of potential health risks.
Italy opens groundbreaking plastic pollution museum
Italy has launched a unique museum dedicated to plastic pollution, showcasing faded relics from beaches and oceans to highlight the urgent environmental crisis.
Radioactive leak at Scottish bomb base sparks alarm
Confidential documents reveal a significant leak of radioactive water from a military bomb base in Scotland, raising serious environmental and health concerns.
Rotting cows blight Spanish beaches
Shocking scenes as decomposing livestock blight popular holiday beaches in Spain, raising concerns over pollution and public health risks.
Fossil fuel lobbyists swarm plastics treaty talks
As global negotiators gather in Geneva to tackle the plastic pollution crisis, a surge in fossil fuel lobbyists raises concerns over industry influence on the treaty's outcome.
England's waters 5x more polluted than EU
New research shows England's bathing waters are significantly more contaminated than those in the EU, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
Air filters reveal UK wildlife secrets
Groundbreaking research using air pollution filters uncovers hidden wildlife DNA across the UK, revolutionising conservation efforts.
200+ lobbyists at UN plastic talks hinder progress
Environmental campaigners raise concerns as more than 200 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists attend UN plastic treaty negotiations, potentially undermining efforts to tackle plastic pollution.
EPA faces backlash over Ohio pollution crisis
The US Environmental Protection Agency is under fire for its handling of a pollution crisis in Ohio, sparking outrage among local communities and lawmakers.
Air pollution may dramatically increase dementia risk
New research warns that long-term exposure to air pollution may significantly increase the likelihood of developing dementia, with vulnerable groups most at risk.
Thames bursts banks in Berkshire amid heavy flooding
Severe flooding hits Berkshire as the River Thames overflows, causing widespread disruption. Authorities issue warnings as more rain is forecast.
CCTV captures brazen Berkshire burglary
Dramatic CCTV footage shows a masked burglar breaking into a home in Beaconsfield, Berkshire, in broad daylight. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Toxic algae bloom hits Lake Erie, health warnings issued
A dangerous bloom of cyanobacteria has been detected in Lake Erie, prompting health alerts for residents in Michigan and Ohio. Authorities warn of potential risks to humans and wildlife.
Chemical pollution now as dangerous as climate change
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.
Vape waste crisis hits UK beaches
Beach clean volunteers report a sharp rise in disposable vapes littering UK coastlines, raising environmental and health concerns.
Wisconsin bear rescued after head stuck in jar for 36 hours
A young black bear in Wisconsin was rescued after being trapped with its head stuck in a plastic jar for over a day. Wildlife officials and locals worked together to free the distressed animal.
Ofwat criticised over water pollution failures
Water regulator Ofwat faces criticism as government advisers accuse it of failing to curb pollution, sparking a heated debate over environmental protections.
Global action needed now on plastic pollution crisis
The world is drowning in plastic waste, and urgent international cooperation is needed to tackle this environmental disaster. Here's why we must act now.
Ofwat criticised for environmental regulation failures
Ofwat, the UK's water regulator, is under fire for failing to hold water companies accountable for environmental damage. Critics demand urgent reforms to protect England's waterways.
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.
Paris plastic pollution treaty talks reach critical phase
As world leaders gather in Paris for the final round of talks on a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution, tensions rise over key issues like production caps and waste management. Will a deal be reached?
UN plastic talks must deliver ambitious treaty - expert
A top environmental scientist warns that upcoming UN negotiations on plastic pollution must result in a bold, enforceable treaty to tackle the global crisis effectively.
Bristol drivers challenge Clean Air Zone fines
Motorists in Bristol are challenging unfair Clean Air Zone penalties as the council faces backlash over enforcement errors. Discover the latest on this growing dispute.
Global plastic crisis threatens health at all life stages
A new report highlights the devastating health impacts of the $15tn plastic pollution crisis, affecting every stage of human life. Find out how plastics are harming us all.
Life at Britain's busiest motorway junction
Residents near one of the UK's busiest motorway junctions share their daily struggles with noise and pollution—but some surprising benefits keep them staying put.
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