US Wildfire Smoke Deaths Surge 25,000% Amid Climate Crisis
A new study reveals a sharp rise in US deaths from wildfire smoke pollution, directly linking the public health emergency to the worsening climate crisis.
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Microplastics Found Contaminating Salad Leaves in UK
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that microplastics are contaminating fresh salad leaves, posing a potential new health risk from our daily greens.
Microplastics Found Inside UK Vegetables in Shock Study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Catania finds micro and nanoplastics are penetrating the roots of common UK vegetables like lettuces and broccoli, posing a direct health risk to consumers.
Nanoplastics Found Inside UK Vegetables, Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research reveals for the first time that nanoplastic particles can penetrate the roots of common vegetables like lettuces and radishes, entering our food chain and posing a potential health risk.
Miracle Turtle Rescue: Freed After 2 Years in Plastic Prison
In an incredible wildlife rescue, a rare sea turtle trapped for two years by plastic pollution on a British beach is finally freed. The heartwarming operation highlights the devastating impact of marine debris.
Australia Signs Landmark Defence Pact with Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs a landmark security treaty with PNG, Australia's largest defence agreement with a Pacific nation, marking a strategic shift to reinforce regional stability.
PNG delays Australia defence treaty in major setback
Papua New Guinea's parliament postpones ratification of crucial security pact with Australia, dealing significant setback to Canberra's Pacific strategy and Anthony Albanese's government.
Sewage Sleuths Expose Toxic Truth About UK River Crisis
An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.
Australia-PNG Defence Treaty Faces Major Delay
A landmark security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea faces significant delays due to internal opposition in PNG, raising concerns over China's growing influence in the Pacific region.
Sydney Airport Social Media Ban & PNG Treaty Signed
Breaking news from Australia: Sydney Airport implements a controversial social media ban, PM Albanese signs a landmark treaty with Papua New Guinea, and new climate emissions data reveals critical challenges.
2025 Very Short Film Festival Winners Announced
The 2025 Very Short Film Festival champions powerful environmental storytelling, with winning films tackling the climate crisis, plastic pollution, and our connection to nature, all in 60 seconds.
Plastic Peril: Who's Really Responsible for Australia's Waste?
A damning investigation exposes the corporate greenwashing and policy failures fuelling Australia's plastic pollution epidemic. Discover the full story behind the crisis.
Council's Wheelie Bin Washes Up 300 Miles Away on Beach
A wheelie bin from Cumberland, over 300 miles away, has made an astonishing journey to a Southend beach, prompting a council investigation into how domestic waste completed an epic coastal voyage.
Thames 'Wet Wipe Island': London's Man-Made Monster
A monstrous man-made island, the size of two tennis courts, has been exposed in the River Thames. Built entirely from discarded wet wipes and sewage debris, it's a stark symbol of London's plastic pollution crisis and the failure of 'flushable' product la
Covid Mask Microplastics Can Enter The Brain, Study Finds
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a disturbing legacy of pandemic face coverings, finding that inhaled microplastics can migrate from the lungs to the brain and major organs, potentially triggering dementia and other serious illnesses.
Victoria's Historic Aboriginal Treaty Referendum Set for 2026
Victoria prepares for a landmark referendum to establish Australia's first formal Aboriginal treaty, creating a permanent Indigenous representative body and embedding 'truth-telling' in the state's political framework.
Aldi Australia Permanently Bans Plastic Bags
Aldi Australia has made a monumental environmental pledge, announcing the permanent removal of plastic bags from all its stores. The decision, which follows a successful trial, is set to prevent billions of bags from entering landfills and oceans, marking
Victoria Forges Australia's First Treaty with Aboriginal Peoples
In a monumental step towards reconciliation, the Australian state of Victoria has finalised the nation's first-ever treaty with its Aboriginal peoples. This groundbreaking agreement promises to deliver self-determination, redress historical injustices, an
Victoria's Treaty Talks in Crisis: Premier Confronted by Protesters
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a fiery protest as Aboriginal community leaders demand urgent action on long-promised treaty negotiations, accusing the government of stalling and failing to address systemic injustices.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Stalls Amid Crisis
A historic treaty between the Victorian government and the state's Aboriginal people faces unprecedented delays and opposition, sparking a major political crisis and protests.
COVID Masks Leach Toxins in UK Environment
New UK research reveals disposable face masks from the COVID-19 pandemic are leaching dangerous chemicals and microplastics into soil and waterways, creating a silent environmental crisis that could persist for decades.
Traffic pollution directly increases heart disease risk
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.
Bass Strait crossed in a boat made entirely of rubbish
A team of environmental activists has successfully crossed the treacherous Bass Strait in a boat constructed solely from reclaimed plastic waste and trash, highlighting the ocean pollution crisis in a daring maritime protest.
Olympians swim in raw sewage to protest Thames pollution
British Olympians protest Thames sewage pollution with a hazardous swim from Parliament to Tower Bridge, demanding government action on water company discharges.
Cigarette filters: hidden plastic pollutant and cancer risk
Exclusive: New research reveals how single-use plastic cigarette filters are not only polluting our planet but may also be increasing smokers' risk of cancer, prompting urgent calls for a UK ban.
Govt Ignored Road Runoff Law for 25 Years, Poisoning Rivers
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.
Putin and Kim Forge Strategic Pact to Challenge West
Vladimir Putin's landmark visit to North Korea results in a historic strategic partnership treaty, signalling a major shift in global alliances and raising alarms in Western capitals.
Kathmandu Paralysed by Indefinite General Strike Over Treaty
Kathmandu faces an indefinite shutdown as a crippling general strike, led by the opposition Rastriya Prajatantra Party, protests a controversial river treaty with India. Businesses are closed and transport has ceased in the Nepalese capital.
Putin and Kim Sign Historic Mutual Defence Pact in Pyongyang
In a seismic shift for global security, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un sign a landmark mutual defence treaty during the Russian leader's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signalling a new anti-Western alliance.
Global Push for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Exclusive: A growing coalition of nations is backing a radical treaty to phase out fossil fuels, aiming to manage the decline of the very industry that powered the modern world. Could this be the end of the oil age?
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