Category : Search result: UK river pollution


Arrest over illegal waste mountain near River Cherwell

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read about the Environment Agency's investigation and the urgent call to protect the local environment.

Pollution Crisis Hits English Bathing Waters

One in seven English bathing waters rated as polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough South Bay and Bognor Regis not recommended for swimming. Discover the shocking truth behind England's water quality crisis.

Fly-tippers dump 150m waste mountain in Oxfordshire

Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre long mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating. Urgent action is needed to tackle this pollution crisis.

Illegal Waste Dump Pollutes Oxfordshire River

A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching pollutants into the River Cherwell, with evidence pointing to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.

12-metre waste dump threatens River Cherwell

Urgent action demanded as 12-metre high illegal waste dump in Kidlington risks polluting River Cherwell. MP warns of 'ecological disaster' from criminal fly-tipping gangs.

12-Metre Illegal Waste Dump Threatens River

An 'obscene' 12-metre high illegal waste dump in Kidlington is polluting the River Cherwell. MP demands Government action. Urgent clean-up needed to prevent environmental disaster.

Fly-tipping 'mountain' threatens Oxfordshire river

A 10-metre high illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire, described as an 'environmental catastrophe', threatens the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.

500ft Fly-Tip in Oxfordshire Threatens River

A 500ft-long illegal waste dump, potentially orchestrated by a crime gang, threatens the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire. Removal costs may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.

Emergency search for man in Cwmbran river

Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.

Hippo's Magical Diwali Swim in Ganges River

In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.

Air Pollution Clean-Up May Speed Global Warming

Groundbreaking research reveals a shocking climate contradiction - while some pollutants cool our planet, cleaning them up could accelerate temperature rise. Scientists warn of an environmental dilemma that demands immediate attention.

Daring Hudson River rescue saves American swimmer

A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.

Munich's iconic river surfing wave vanishes

The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.

Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes

Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.

Hanoi's canal pollution crisis exposed by scientists

Groundbreaking research reveals severe contamination in Hanoi's canal network, with pollution levels up to 40 times higher than national safety standards, posing significant health risks to millions.

Dolphins developing Alzheimer's from pollution

Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals dolphins are showing clear signs of Alzheimer's disease linked to toxic pollution in coastal waters, raising urgent environmental concerns.

Youth Power Klamath River's Historic Restoration

Discover how young volunteers are transforming the Klamath River ecosystem in America's most ambitious dam removal project, creating new habitats for salmon and healing tribal lands.

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