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.
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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.
45,000 Sites in Wales Could Hold Toxic Waste
A groundbreaking study reveals a massive legacy pollution crisis across Wales, with tens of thousands of sites potentially holding toxic materials, prompting urgent calls for a national audit and government action.
Iowa's Agricultural Pollution Creates Water Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Iowa's agricultural runoff, mirroring UK environmental concerns, is creating a toxic tide of pollution, devastating waterways and posing serious public health risks.
Hair Styling Products Triple Pollution Absorption, Study Finds
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a disturbing truth: common hair styling practices may dramatically increase your scalp's absorption of toxic traffic pollution, posing a significant hidden health risk.
UK Farm Pollution Crisis: Rivers Devastated by Intensive Farming
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive pig and poultry farming has become the dominant source of pollution in Britain's countryside, devastating river ecosystems and overwhelming sewage systems.
Sewage Leaks Devastate Hawaii's Coral Reefs, Study Finds
A shocking new study uncovers how relentless sewage pollution from Hawaii's cesspools is poisoning and killing vital coral reefs, threatening marine life and the state's economy.
Girl's Death Certificate Makes UK Air Pollution History
The heartbreaking story of nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who became the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. Her mother's relentless fight for justice exposes a public health crisis and a legal landmark that cha
18,000 Radioactive Barrels Found Dumped in Atlantic Ocean
Exclusive investigation uncovers a chilling Cold War legacy: 18,000 barrels of radioactive waste, including plutonium, deliberately dumped in the Atlantic by European governments, now threatening marine ecosystems and public health.
England's Beach Crisis: Pollution and Crime Hotspots Revealed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the alarming truth behind England's most crime-ridden and sewage-polluted beaches. Use our interactive tool to check your local spot before you visit.
UK Health Alert: Toxic Saharan Dust Cloud Blankets Britain
Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.
Mysterious 'Debris Balls' Invade NSW Central Coast Beaches
Beachgoers on the NSW Central Coast are baffled by the sudden appearance of bizarre, tightly-packed 'debris balls' washing ashore. Authorities are investigating the unusual phenomenon and potential environmental impacts.
Plastics Treaty Collapses After Petrostates Block Deal
Despite high hopes, international talks on a global plastics treaty have failed due to opposition from oil-producing nations. Here’s why we must keep fighting for change.
PFAS chemicals alter gene activity, study finds
Groundbreaking research shows that PFAS 'forever chemicals' may disrupt gene expression, raising concerns about long-term health effects. Scientists urge stricter regulations.
Cambridge demands action as Environment Agency fails on pollution
Cambridge locals and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey slam the Environment Agency for inaction on pollution, urging immediate reforms to protect communities and wildlife.
Kuwait, Unilever named top plastic polluters in Geneva report
A new report from Geneva highlights Kuwait and Unilever as major contributors to global plastic pollution, urging immediate action to tackle the crisis.
UN plastic treaty talks begin in Geneva
Global negotiators gather in Geneva for critical UN talks on a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Will this be the turning point in the fight against the plastic crisis?
Kuwait, Unilever top plastic polluters list
A new Greenpeace study reveals Kuwait and Unilever as leading contributors to global plastic waste, urging immediate action to tackle the environmental crisis.
Nations divided over global plastic pollution treaty terms
Delegates from 175 countries gather in Geneva to negotiate a groundbreaking treaty aimed at tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis, but disagreements over production limits and waste management threaten progress.
Pittsburgh air pollution crisis revealed in shocking study
A groundbreaking study by Carnegie Mellon University exposes dangerously high levels of toxic air pollutants in Pittsburgh, raising urgent public health concerns.
UN plastic treaty talks reach decisive final day in Geneva
As UN negotiations in Geneva enter their final day, nations grapple with a landmark treaty to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Will they deliver a binding agreement?
San Diego beaches contaminated by Mexican sewage
San Diego's idyllic beaches face a growing environmental disaster as raw sewage from Mexico contaminates its shores, posing health risks and economic concerns.
High PFAS levels found at UK airports
A recent investigation has uncovered alarmingly high levels of PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' at major airports across England, raising serious environmental and health concerns.
Wet wipes form artificial island in Thames
A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.
Westminster named UK's noisiest city in new study
A new study uncovers the UK's loudest urban areas, with Westminster taking the top spot. Discover how electric vehicles are changing the soundscape of our cities.
Plastic pollution treaty talks stall before deadline
Negotiations for a landmark global treaty to tackle plastic pollution have stalled, leaving delegates scrambling to reach an agreement before the deadline.
Microplastics found in tea and coffee - health risk?
New research highlights the hidden danger of microplastics in tea bags and coffee, raising health concerns for millions of daily drinkers.
Lagos battles growing styrofoam environmental crisis
Lagos, Nigeria's bustling megacity, faces an escalating environmental disaster as styrofoam waste clogs waterways and landfills. Experts call for urgent action to avert long-term ecological damage.
London heatwave sparks pollution health alert
London faces heightened pollution levels amid an ongoing heatwave, triggering health alerts and urging vulnerable residents to take precautions.
London pollution alert as heatwave spikes ozone levels
London faces a high pollution alert as soaring temperatures trigger dangerous ozone levels, urging vulnerable residents to take precautions.
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