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UK Ban on Plastic Wet Wipes Confirmed for Spring 2027

Plastic Wet Wipe Ban Starts Spring 2027

The UK government confirms a ban on wet wipes containing plastic from Spring 2027. This move aims to reduce sewer blockages and river pollution. Learn more about the environmental impact.

Paris Battles Bedbug Crisis: French Capital on High Alert as Infestation Spreads

Paris Battles Major Bedbug Infestation Crisis

Paris faces a growing bedbug infestation affecting homes, hotels and public transport, prompting urgent government action and raising health concerns ahead of key events.

Philadelphia's Sewage Crisis: Millions of Gallons of Wastewater Flood Local Waterways

Philadelphia Sewage Crisis: Wastewater Floods City

Environmental emergency declared as Philadelphia's ageing sewer systems overflow, dumping millions of gallons of untreated sewage into rivers and streets. Health warnings issued for residents.

London's Sewer Crisis: The Return of the Monster Fatberg

10-tonne fatberg clogs London sewers

A colossal 10-tonne fatberg is clogging London's Victorian sewers, created from congealed wet wipes and cooking fats. Thames Water declares war on the growing problem threatening the city's infrastructure.

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