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Pollution Crisis Hits English Bathing Waters

One in seven English bathing waters rated as polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough South Bay and Bognor Regis not recommended for swimming. Discover the shocking truth behind England's water quality crisis.

Parental phone battle after daughter's burner phone

As Prince William debates a phone for Prince George, a mum reveals why she confiscated her daughter's smartphone, leading to friends smuggling in a burner. Discover expert advice on delaying smartphones for kids.

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.

Jamaica declares disaster over deepening food crisis

Jamaica declares state of emergency over food security as shortages threaten millions. Government implements radical measures including price controls and emergency imports to combat worsening crisis.

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.

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.

Labour's 'shameful' planning gift to housebuilders

The Labour government faces fierce criticism after quietly scrapping key environmental rules for major housing developments, handing housebuilders what campaigners call a 'free pass' to bypass vital pollution controls.

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.

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