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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.

Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested

Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.

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.

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.

Louvre Museum evacuated after bomb threat

The iconic Louvre Museum in Paris was abruptly evacuated on Saturday following a written bomb threat, sending tourists scrambling as French authorities launched a security operation.

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.

Elderly man faces federal probe over Trump protest threat

A 71-year-old man is under federal scrutiny after allegedly making threats during a protest outside a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The incident, captured on video, involved references to 'no kings' and has sparked a major security investigation.

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.

Louvre Museum evacuated after bomb threat security scare

The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris was abruptly evacuated on Saturday following a written bomb threat, sending tourists scrambling and highlighting ongoing security concerns at major European cultural sites.

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.

TikTok threat against Farage lands man in jail

Fayaz Khan receives 28-month sentence after posting chilling TikTok video threatening to kill former UKIP leader Nigel Farage in what judge calls 'calculated act of intimidation'.

Migrant who threatened Farage on TikTok jailed

An Afghan migrant who posted a chilling TikTok death threat against Nigel Farage has been sentenced to prison as court exposes his extensive criminal record spanning multiple offences across the UK.

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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