Labour to block water boss bonuses over pollution
Sir Keir Starmer announces tough new rules blocking water company executives from receiving bonuses if their firms commit serious environmental offences, following public outrage over sewage dumping.
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Water firms to pay £194 to millions after failure
Thames Water and other major suppliers are forced to pay £194 to customers after missing key performance targets on sewage, supply, and pollution. Find out if you're due compensation.
Stop Flushing Wet Wipes: The £100M UK Blockage Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how a nationwide 'flush-and-forget' habit is causing sewage chaos, environmental damage, and adding millions to water bills. Discover the shocking truth about what really happens after you flush.
Melbourne sewage farm becomes bird haven for 300 species
Discover the remarkable transformation of the Western Treatment Plant in Melbourne from a utilitarian sewage facility into a globally significant sanctuary for over 300 species of birds, rivalling some of the world's most famous wetlands.
Trump Scotland golf course accused of sewage breaches
The Trump Organisation's Aberdeenshire golf course is under investigation by SEPA for reportedly exceeding sewage discharge limits, raising serious environmental concerns.
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.
6,000 Hours of Sewage Pollutes UK National Parks
Shocking new data reveals sewage was pumped into the rivers and lakes of Britain's most treasured national parks for thousands of hours last year, with the Lake District and Snowdonia among the worst hit.
Queensland's Mine Rehabilitation Crisis: Who Pays the Bill?
Exclusive investigation reveals Queensland's ticking time bomb as mining giants leave taxpayers facing billions in rehabilitation costs for derelict sites, with prime agricultural land at stake.
Toxic Landfill Waste Illegally Spread on English Farms
An Environment Agency investigation uncovers a major environmental crime, with hazardous waste from landfills and sewage plants being spread on farmland, threatening food safety and public health.
LA's 'Trash House': 60-Ton Garbage Mountain Cleared After Decade
A Los Angeles home buried under a staggering 60-ton mountain of garbage, attracting rats and creating a public health crisis, has finally been cleared after a ten-year battle by desperate neighbours.
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
Raw Sewage Spill Closes Cornwall Beaches, Health Alert Issued
Popular Cornish beaches are closed after a major sewage discharge, with surfers and swimmers warned of serious health risks. South West Water faces scrutiny over the incident.
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'.
Thames Water Delays £7.5m Charity Payment Amid Crisis
Thames Water postpones £7.5m charity payment as financial pressures mount, sparking outrage from environmental groups and raising fresh concerns over the utility giant's stability.
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.
Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen
Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms
Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern
Sheffield Water Crisis: Sewage Spills and Supply Failures
Yorkshire Water is under fire for a series of incidents in Sheffield, including sewage discharges into a park and supply disruptions, raising serious questions about infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
Hawaii's Coral Reefs Face Sewage Contamination Crisis
Groundbreaking research uncovers extensive sewage pollution devastating Hawaii's iconic coral reefs, threatening marine ecosystems and public health through contaminated groundwater.
Government Sued Over 'Illegal' Water Pollution System
Wildlife Trusts launch unprecedented legal challenge against the UK government, accusing it of unlawfully permitting rampant pollution in England's rivers and coastal waters, causing devastating ecological harm.
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.
Welsh Water fined £40m for data misreporting
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by Ofwat for providing inaccurate sewage treatment and leakage data, in one of the largest fines ever issued to a UK water company.
Thames Water agrees £75m fine payment plan for sewage offences
Thames Water has struck a crucial deal with regulators to pay a £75m fine for sewage spills and illegal dividends through a multi-year payment plan, averting immediate financial crisis but facing intense scrutiny over its environmental record and financia
Venice Beach declared hazardous due to sinkholes and sewage
Exclusive: Venice Beach, California's world-famous coastline, faces emergency closure as dangerous sinkholes, raw sewage spills, and crumbling infrastructure create a severe public health hazard. Authorities warn visitors to avoid the area.
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.
Benone Beach Sewage Warning: Public Told Avoid Water
Swimmers and beachgoers are being warned to stay out of the water at Benone Beach due to a significant sewage discharge incident. The public is advised to avoid the area for their own safety.
UK's Dirtiest Beaches Revealed for 2024
Exclusive data from the Environment Agency exposes the UK beaches failing water quality tests. Discover if your favourite seaside destination is on the alarming list of polluted bathing spots.
Windermere sewage contamination crisis revealed
The largest survey of its kind finds dangerous sewage bacteria polluting most of Windermere, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
Sharkey slams Environment Agency over water pollution
Former Undertones frontman and clean water campaigner Feargal Sharkey accuses the Environment Agency of failing to protect England's rivers from sewage pollution, as legal action looms.
San Diego beaches contaminated by Mexican sewage
San Diego's idyllic beaches face a growing environmental disaster as raw sewage from Mexico contaminates its shores, posing health risks and economic concerns.
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