Dad dies after £30 Marbella tooth extraction
Tragic story of Dean Atkinson, 44, who travelled to Spain for cheap dental work only to suffer fatal complications days after returning to his family in Doncaster.
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British firm exposes Nestlé's Cape Cod water grab
A British design firm's discovery that its work was used by Nestlé to extract water from a protected US region has ignited a firestorm over corporate ethics and environmental responsibility.
Dad, 28, dies after routine wisdom tooth extraction
A grieving family issues an urgent warning after a healthy 28-year-old father dies from sepsis following a routine wisdom tooth surgery, highlighting critical NHS safety concerns.
Sacred Sites Under Threat from NT's Huge Water Licence
Exclusive: Traditional Owners in the Northern Territory are fighting to protect ancient sacred sites and precious desert water sources from a massive commercial water extraction licence, fearing irreversible cultural and ecological damage.
Arizona Town Sinking Due to Groundwater Over-Pumping
The rural town of Wenden, Arizona, is literally sinking due to rampant groundwater over-pumping for agriculture, causing widespread land fissures and infrastructure damage, a stark warning for the drought-stricken American West.
Seattle is Sinking: Groundbreaking Study Reveals Why
Exclusive: New research from the University of Washington uncovers the hidden geological forces causing Seattle to sink and tilt. Discover the surprising impact of groundwater and glacial ice on urban landscapes.
Vast Undersea Freshwater Reservoir Discovered Off UK Coast
Scientists have mapped a colossal, previously hidden freshwater aquifer nestled deep beneath the seafloor off the British coast, a discovery that could revolutionise the nation's approach to drought resilience and drinking water supplies.
Arizona Town Sinks as Megafarms Drain Ancient Aquifers
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.
Netflix's Top 10 Most-Watched Movies Revealed
Exclusive data reveals Netflix's most-streamed films ever, from action-packed thrillers to heartwarming dramas that broke viewing records worldwide.
Vast hidden water source found beneath Lake Mead, Nevada
Groundbreaking USGS research reveals a colossal underground water flow hidden beneath the parched Lake Mead, potentially offering a revolutionary new source for the drought-stricken American West.
Hawaii's Coral Reefs Face Sewage Contamination Crisis
Groundbreaking research uncovers extensive sewage pollution devastating Hawaii's iconic coral reefs, threatening marine ecosystems and public health through contaminated groundwater.
Map reveals 1,300 US sites leaking toxic chemicals
A groundbreaking analysis reveals over 1,300 hazardous sites across the United States where toxic 'forever chemicals' are seeping into the ground, posing a severe contamination risk to water supplies and public health.
Fury over plan to siphon water from drought-hit River Wharfe
Yorkshire Water faces a fierce backlash from residents and environmentalists over its emergency proposal to extract millions of litres from the already depleted River Wharfe, a move branded an 'ecological disaster' for the region.
Southern Water seeks drought permit for rare chalk stream
Southern Water has applied for a drought permit to draw water from the River Test, a rare chalk stream in Hampshire, raising environmental concerns.
Mexico City could sink underwater by 2050
New research reveals Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate, with projections suggesting parts could be underwater by 2050. Experts warn of dire consequences for infrastructure and residents.
Arizona Republicans block groundwater regulation bill
Republican legislators in Arizona blocked a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating groundwater use in rural areas, sparking debate over water management as drought conditions worsen.
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