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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.

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.

Radioactive spill closes SR-16 near Gig Harbor

A major highway in Washington state was closed after a hazardous materials incident involving radioactive material. Authorities are investigating the spill near Gig Harbor.

Kerala's nurdle crisis: Tiny plastics, huge problem

Tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles are inundating Kerala's shores, crippling local fisheries and sparking environmental outrage. Discover how this microplastic menace is bypassing regulations and what activists are demanding.

Thames 'Wet Wipe Island' clean-up shocks London

A massive clean-up operation has removed a grotesque 'wet wipe island' from the River Thames, exposing London's growing sewage pollution crisis. Discover how this environmental eyesore formed – and what's being done to stop it.

Durham chemical leak prompts evacuations

A hazardous chemical leak in Durham, North Carolina, forced evacuations as emergency crews worked to contain the threat. Authorities urge caution.

Water boss paid £1.3m despite pollution failures

The CEO of Yorkshire Water received a staggering £1.3m payout despite the company's failure to meet sewage pollution targets, sparking fury among customers and environmental groups.

Sewage leak sparks chaos at Atlanta Airport

A major sewage leak at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has caused travel chaos, with passengers reporting foul odours and potential health hazards. Authorities are scrambling to contain the situation.

Hot Dog Spill Blocks Pennsylvania Highway

A lorry carrying a massive load of hot dogs overturned on a Pennsylvania highway, causing a saucy traffic nightmare and a bizarre clean-up operation.

Labour: England faces worst sewage crisis in history

Labour's shadow environment secretary, Steve Reed, accuses the government of failing to protect England's waterways as sewage spills reach record levels. Experts warn of severe ecological damage and public health risks.

Water firms must prioritise public over profits

A damning report calls for UK water companies to shift focus from shareholder dividends to environmental and social responsibility, amid rising public outrage over sewage spills and service failures.

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