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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.

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.

Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye

Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.

Thousands sue over river pollution crisis in landmark case

In one of the largest environmental lawsuits in UK history, thousands of citizens are taking legal action against authorities over severe pollution plaguing three major rivers, demanding urgent action to restore water quality.

Australian town offers £200k salaries to lure workers

Discover how a remote Australian mining community is paying staggering six-figure salaries to attract essential workers, creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world's most isolated regions.

Mining expansion pushes Baudin cockatoo to extinction brink

New research reveals that planned mining expansions in Western Australia will destroy crucial feeding habitats, leaving the endangered Baudin black cockatoo with no path to survival without immediate government intervention.

China's BHP Iron Ore Ban: Global Market Shock

Exclusive analysis reveals how China's reported ban on BHP iron ore could cripple Australia's economy and reshape global trade dynamics. Discover the far-reaching implications.

FIFO worker Courtney Jane found dead in WA bushland

The heartbreaking discovery of 29-year-old FIFO worker Courtney Jane's body in remote Western Australia has left the mining community in mourning as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her tragic death.

NSW fast-track laws may bypass environmental checks

Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow mines and other major developments to proceed without comprehensive environmental assessments, raising alarm among conservation groups.

Hudson River radioactive contamination shock

Groundbreaking research reveals alarming radioactive contamination in the Hudson River, raising urgent environmental and public health concerns for New York communities.

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