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.
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Wood burners may damage lungs like smoking, study finds
New research shows wood-burning stoves may cause lung function decline comparable to smoking, raising serious health concerns for millions of British households.
Wood burning stoves health risk: New pollution warning
Exclusive research exposes how wood burning stoves are releasing dangerous particles into British homes, with potentially devastating health consequences for families.
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.
Utah's Great Salt Lake crisis: Toxic dust threatens millions
A looming environmental catastrophe threatens Utah as the shrinking Great Salt Lake risks exposing toxic sediments, creating poisonous dust storms that could affect over 2.5 million residents' health and devastate the local economy.
UK Town Buried Under 15,000 Tonnes of Fly-Tipped Waste
A quiet UK town has been declared the nation's fly-tipping capital after being inundated with a staggering 15,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, including hazardous materials, creating a national scandal.
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.
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.
NSW Fights Lead Mine Near School as Child Protection Fails
Furious residents of rural NSW are fighting a proposed lead mine mere metres from a local primary school. The clash comes as a damning new report reveals Australia's systemic failure to protect children from environmental health hazards, with experts warn
2025 Very Short Film Festival Winners Announced
The 2025 Very Short Film Festival champions powerful environmental storytelling, with winning films tackling the climate crisis, plastic pollution, and our connection to nature, all in 60 seconds.
Plastic Peril: Who's Really Responsible for Australia's Waste?
A damning investigation exposes the corporate greenwashing and policy failures fuelling Australia's plastic pollution epidemic. Discover the full story behind the crisis.
UK's Largest Lake Becomes Ecological Disaster Zone
Lough Neagh, the UK's largest freshwater lake, is facing an unprecedented ecological collapse due to algal blooms, pollution, and government inaction, threatening wildlife and local communities.
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.
50 Years of Watching the River Wye Change and Decline
An intimate, half-century chronicle of the River Wye's dramatic decline, from a thriving ecosystem to a shadow of its former self, revealing the stark reality of the UK's nature crisis.
UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right
A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.
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
Falmouth's 'Third World' Sewage Crisis: A National Scandal
The picturesque port town of Falmouth, a jewel in Cornwall's crown, is facing an environmental disaster as raw sewage repeatedly floods streets and homes, with residents and officials branding the situation a 'national scandal'.
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.
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.
Air Pollution Triggers Lewy Body Dementia, Study Confirms
New UK research establishes a direct causal link between fine particulate air pollution and the accelerated development of Lewy body dementia, a debilitating neurological disease, adding to the growing health crisis attributed to dirty air.
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.
Mother: NHS turned away my suicidal daughter
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
Microplastics Invade Brain, Linked to Alzheimer's in Weeks
Groundbreaking UK research reveals microplastics can travel to the brain within weeks, potentially triggering early-onset dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Scientists issue an urgent health warning.
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.
Noisy Roads & Flight Paths Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
Groundbreaking UK research reveals a direct link between long-term exposure to traffic, rail, and aircraft noise and a heightened risk of suffering a stroke. Discover the alarming findings and which areas pose the greatest threat to your health.
California's Battle Against 50lbs of Daily Goose Droppings
San Francisco's parks and public spaces are under siege by an unlikely foe: a massive population of Canada geese. The city is grappling with a severe pollution and public health problem caused by an estimated 50 pounds of daily goose droppings, prompting
Global Ban On Vapes Urged By Health Experts
Leading medical experts are demanding an immediate international ban on disposable vapes, citing alarming new data that debunks their 'harmless' reputation and reveals a growing threat to public health, the environment, and youth.
Is 'Advice Pollution' Driving You Off Social Media?
A new phenomenon dubbed 'advice pollution' is clogging our social feeds, turning platforms into stressful arenas of unsolicited and often contradictory guidance. Discover why this relentless stream of 'how-to' content is pushing users towards digital exha
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