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.
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Microplastics in Gut Linked to Cancer: UK Study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter reveals how microplastics in our digestive system may trigger cancer and other serious health conditions. Discover what this means for your gut health.
Nantucket paddleboarders rescued after 5-hour ocean ordeal
Two paddleboarders endured a harrowing five-hour fight for survival after strong currents swept them nearly two miles out into the Atlantic Ocean off Nantucket's coast, sparking a massive rescue operation.
Earth's largest ocean current slowing - climate warning
Groundbreaking research reveals the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, Earth's most powerful ocean flow, is slowing dramatically due to climate change, threatening global climate patterns and marine ecosystems.
River Wye faces legal action over pollution crisis
Environmental campaigners launch legal action against government agencies over failure to protect River Wye from agricultural pollution and ecological decline.
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.
NZ oceans warming 34% faster than global average
Exclusive analysis reveals New Zealand's marine waters are warming dramatically faster than worldwide trends, threatening marine ecosystems and coastal communities with severe consequences.
World's Most Polluted Cities Revealed in Shocking Report
Groundbreaking air quality analysis exposes the global cities where residents are breathing dangerously polluted air, with Asian and African nations dominating the worst-affected list.
Pollution accelerates ageing crisis, global study reveals
Groundbreaking research exposes how air pollution significantly increases frailty in older adults, creating a hidden public health emergency as populations age worldwide.
City clears toxic smog in dramatic pollution turnaround
A groundbreaking urban experiment successfully clears dangerous air pollution levels that had plagued residents for years, offering hope for smog-choked cities worldwide.
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.
Wood burner pollution linked to deadly sleep condition
Groundbreaking UK research reveals disturbing link between air pollution from wood-burning stoves and a dangerous sleep condition that dramatically increases heart attack risk.
London air pollution: 74K asthma cases cost NHS £300M yearly
Groundbreaking UCL research reveals London's air pollution causes 74,000 asthma cases and costs NHS £300 million yearly. Discover which boroughs face the greatest health threat.
Pollution in childhood raises risk of blindness, study finds
Groundbreaking research from University College London links childhood exposure to air pollution to a significantly higher risk of developing irreversible vision loss in later life. Experts call for urgent action.
Grandparents Have More Sex Than Gen Z, Study Finds
A landmark study uncovers a dramatic generational divide in sexual activity, with Britons over 70 reporting more active sex lives than their Gen Z grandchildren. Experts point to technology, economic pressures, and shifting social norms as key factors in
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.
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.
Daily Painkiller Use Linked To 40% Higher Dementia Risk
Groundbreaking Oxford research reveals a strong link between long-term use of a specific, widely-used painkiller and a dramatically increased risk of developing dementia.
Atlantic Ocean Currents Near Catastrophic Collapse
A new scientific study reveals the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is dangerously close to a tipping point, a shutdown that would trigger catastrophic climate impacts across Europe and North America, with Miami facing an existential thr
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.
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.
Ocean's Vital Circulation System Fails - Climate Warning
A critical ocean current system responsible for regulating global climate and sustaining marine life is showing signs of collapse. Scientists warn this failure could trigger catastrophic weather shifts and devastate ecosystems worldwide.
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
Study: Humans Could Live 20% Longer With Simple Changes
New research from top universities shows dramatic lifespan extension is possible through targeted interventions. Discover the science behind living longer and healthier.
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.
30,000 UK Babies Enrolled in Landmark Health Study
A groundbreaking £10m study will track 30,000 babies across the UK from birth to map their health, development, and environment, aiming to tackle major childhood inequalities.
Air Pollution Significantly Increases Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Groundbreaking research from King's College London establishes a direct link between exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from traffic and industrial pollution and a heightened risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Dirty air increases heart failure risk for millions in UK
Groundbreaking research from the University of Manchester links long-term air pollution exposure to a significant increase in heart failure cases across Britain, urging immediate government action.
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.
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