Environment Agency fined for water monitoring failures
The Environment Agency faces unprecedented fines after investigation reveals systemic failures in monitoring water companies across Cumbria and Northumbria.
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Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
NI environmental watchdog plan halted despite promises
Stormont's failure to establish a promised independent Environmental Protection Agency leaves Northern Ireland as the only UK nation without dedicated environmental oversight, drawing fierce criticism from campaigners.
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.
New Delhi: World's Most Polluted City Says WHO
New Delhi tops global pollution charts as WHO data reveals alarming air quality levels, raising serious health concerns for millions of residents in the Indian capital.
Dead fish and toxic foam plague Norfolk's River Thet
A major pollution incident has struck the River Thet in Norfolk, killing hundreds of fish and coating the waterway in mysterious white foam as authorities launch urgent investigation.
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.
Driverless cars scream through San Francisco nights
Exclusive investigation reveals how autonomous vehicles are terrorising San Francisco neighbourhoods with bizarre screaming sounds and late-night gridlock, sparking safety concerns and regulatory battles.
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.
UK's Underwater Chernobyl: Toxic Nuclear Dump Leaking
Exclusive investigation reveals how a rotting nuclear waste dump off Cumbria's coast threatens marine life with radioactive contamination, creating an environmental timebomb.
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.
Glasgow's Air Pollution Crisis: Shocking Study Reveals Health Risk
New research reveals Glasgow faces a severe air pollution emergency, with dangerous particulate matter levels threatening public health across the city.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
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.
Google faces UK regulatory overhaul after watchdog decision
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
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.
Bank of England warns Google, Microsoft over AI risks
The Bank of England issues stark warning to Silicon Valley giants over 'black box' AI systems threatening financial stability. Governor Andrew Bailey demands urgent transparency improvements.
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.
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.
Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
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.
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.
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
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