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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Swimmers Return To Chicago River After 50-Year Ban
In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.
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.
Viking Tonle: New Luxury Mekong River Cruise Ship Launches
Embark on a journey aboard Viking Tonle, the newest and most luxurious ship to grace the Mekong River. Discover how its innovative design, cultural immersion programmes, and commitment to sustainable tourism are redefining luxury river cruising in Southea
Sydney Mum Charged Over River Attempted Murder of Daughters
A 27-year-old Sydney woman has been charged with the attempted murder of her two young daughters after a harrowing incident at a Windsor riverbank. The community is in shock as details emerge.
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.
Rome's River Tiber to be made swimmable in major clean-up
The River Tiber in Rome, once a polluted no-go zone, is being transformed into a swimmable waterway, with the first official bathing areas planned within four years under a major environmental initiative.
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.
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
Hippo Capsizes Boat in Ivory Coast, 12 Rescued
A boat carrying 21 people was capsized by a hippopotamus on the Sassandra River in Ivory Coast, leading to a dramatic rescue operation for a dozen passengers.
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.
Celebrity Cruises Launches New Luxury River Ships
Celebrity Cruises announces its first-ever river cruise fleet, Celebrity River Cruises, with four luxurious ships set to sail Europe's iconic waterways from Spring 2025.
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.
Family of Four Die in River Derwent Tragedy
A major emergency response unfolded in North Yorkshire as a family, including two young children, was recovered from the River Derwent near Malton. Police are investigating the tragic circumstances.
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.
Girl, 14, swept to death in River Tyne: Final moments revealed
The heartbreaking final moments of a 14-year-old girl, who tragically drowned in the River Tyne after being swept away by a strong current, have been detailed in a new report. The incident has sparked urgent safety warnings.
Iowa's Agricultural Pollution Creates Water Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Iowa's agricultural runoff, mirroring UK environmental concerns, is creating a toxic tide of pollution, devastating waterways and posing serious public health risks.
Hair Styling Products Triple Pollution Absorption, Study Finds
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a disturbing truth: common hair styling practices may dramatically increase your scalp's absorption of toxic traffic pollution, posing a significant hidden health risk.
UK Farm Pollution Crisis: Rivers Devastated by Intensive Farming
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive pig and poultry farming has become the dominant source of pollution in Britain's countryside, devastating river ecosystems and overwhelming sewage systems.
Sewage Leaks Devastate Hawaii's Coral Reefs, Study Finds
A shocking new study uncovers how relentless sewage pollution from Hawaii's cesspools is poisoning and killing vital coral reefs, threatening marine life and the state's economy.
River Living Linked to 20-Year Drop in Life Expectancy
Groundbreaking research from the US uncovers a disturbing link between river proximity and dramatically lower life expectancy, raising urgent questions for UK public health and urban planning.
Girl's Death Certificate Makes UK Air Pollution History
The heartbreaking story of nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who became the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. Her mother's relentless fight for justice exposes a public health crisis and a legal landmark that cha
Teen's miracle escape after truck plunges into river
A teenage driver had a miraculous escape after his pickup truck crashed through a dock and sank into the South River in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Emergency services performed a dramatic water rescue.
18,000 Radioactive Barrels Found Dumped in Atlantic Ocean
Exclusive investigation uncovers a chilling Cold War legacy: 18,000 barrels of radioactive waste, including plutonium, deliberately dumped in the Atlantic by European governments, now threatening marine ecosystems and public health.
Fury over plan to siphon water from drought-hit River Wharfe
Yorkshire Water faces a fierce backlash from residents and environmentalists over its emergency proposal to extract millions of litres from the already depleted River Wharfe, a move branded an 'ecological disaster' for the region.
England's Beach Crisis: Pollution and Crime Hotspots Revealed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the alarming truth behind England's most crime-ridden and sewage-polluted beaches. Use our interactive tool to check your local spot before you visit.
Teen Hero Saves Man in Dramatic Thames Rescue
A 15-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after plunging into the River Thames to save a 54-year-old man from drowning in a daring midday rescue. The dramatic incident unfolded near Westminster, sparking a major emergency response.
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