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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.

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.

Shell fined £176k for six-day flaring incident

Shell's Stanlow plant faces substantial penalty after continuous flaring created deafening noise and black smoke plumes, sparking hundreds of resident complaints and environmental concerns.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

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.

Texas Chemical Crisis: EPA Fails Vulnerable Communities

Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.

Sydney beach crisis: Among Australia's most polluted

New research reveals a beloved Sydney beach has been ranked among Australia's most polluted swimming locations, raising serious health concerns for swimmers and prompting urgent environmental action.

Delhi chokes under toxic smog after Diwali

The morning after Diwali celebrations, India's capital awoke to a thick layer of hazardous smog, with air quality plummeting to severe levels and visibility dramatically reduced across the city.

Forever Chemicals Found in Lancashire's River Wyre

Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous 'forever chemicals' have infiltrated Lancashire's water supply, with Environment Agency testing confirming PFAS contamination in the River Wyre, raising serious health concerns for local communities.

Plug-in hybrids emit 12x more CO₂ than claims

New research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are producing dramatically higher pollution levels than advertised, raising serious questions about their environmental credentials.

Plug-in hybrids pollute nearly as much as petrol cars

Groundbreaking research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are failing to deliver promised environmental benefits, emitting up to 89% more CO₂ than official tests suggest in real-world driving conditions.

Tennessee Bomb Factory Fire Kills 18 Workers

Exclusive investigation uncovers catastrophic safety breaches at Tennessee explosives plant where 18 workers perished in devastating fire. The tragedy exposes alarming workplace conditions that turned factory into death trap.

Sewage spills surge 54% in England's rivers

Shocking new data reveals sewage discharges into England's rivers and seas have skyrocketed, with storm overflows operating for millions of hours despite drought conditions.

Father of three dies in industrial air hose explosion

A 45-year-old father of three has died in a horrific workplace accident after a compressed air hose exploded with tremendous force at a Milton Keynes industrial estate, leaving his family and community devastated.

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