Category : Environment
Battery Bin Blunder: The Shocking Truth About Why You Should Never Toss Batteries in Household Waste
Experts reveal the dangerous consequences of improper battery disposal and share essential safety guidelines every UK household needs to know to prevent fires and environmental damage.
Grout Stain Nightmare? Banish Ugly Marks Forever With These Genius Cleaning Hacks
Discover professional secrets to removing stubborn grout stains from bathrooms and kitchens using common household items. Transform your tiles from dingy to dazzling!
Australia's Plastic Revolution: Inside the New Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme Replacing RedCycle
Australia launches a groundbreaking national soft plastics recycling programme to tackle the waste crisis left by RedCycle
Labour's New Air Pollution Plan Targets Wood-Burning Stoves with Stricter Rules
Labour ministers propose stricter standards for new wood-burning stoves to cut PM2.5 emissions by 30% by 2030. Consultation launched, but no ban on existing stoves planned. Read the full details.
Delhi Police Link Anti-Pollution Protesters to Maoist Terror Groups
Delhi police arrest climate protesters, alleging Maoist ties as city chokes on hazardous smog. Six remanded in custody under serious national security charges.
Air Pollution's Systemic Harm: How Ozone and PM2.5 Damage Every Major Organ System
New research reveals how breathing ozone and PM2.5 particles harms cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems, with experts warning against weakening air quality regulations.
Privatised Water Scandal: Profits Over Public Health for Decades
For over 30 years, rising water bills have funded venture capitalists, not infrastructure, leading to pollution and public health risks, as highlighted in Channel 4
UK Flood Experts Need Funding, Not Dutch Imports, Say Scientists
British scientists argue England has sufficient flood expertise but lacks sustained government funding and political commitment to match Dutch protections.
Trump Cuts Threaten US Sewer Aid, Leaving Poor Communities at Risk
Deep funding cuts under President Trump jeopardise crucial aid for ageing sewer systems in impoverished US communities, exposing residents to health hazards and property damage. Explore the human impact.
US Senate Overturns Biden-Era Mining Ban Near Minnesota's Boundary Waters
The US Senate narrowly voted 50-49 to repeal a 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a move opposed by environmental groups.
Scotland's Countryside BBQ Ban: £500 Fines for Outdoor Grilling in Wild Areas
Scotland introduces radical new legislation banning barbecues in wild areas to combat escalating wildfire threats, with £500 fines for violations starting in Cairngorms National Park.
Republicans Delay Vote on Endangered Species Act Overhaul on Earth Day
The US House of Representatives postponed a vote on legislation that would have transferred responsibility for 1,700 species to state and local governments, following bipartisan opposition and public outcry.
MPs Demand Urgent Ban on Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods
A parliamentary committee calls for immediate restrictions on PFAS in school uniforms and cookware after visiting Bentham, a town with the UK
Health Groups Sue EPA Over 'Forever Chemical' Pesticide Linked to Testicular Damage
Public health organisations are taking legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency over its approval of a PFAS insecticide that research shows causes testicular damage in rats and poses risks to children.
EPA Halts Health Benefit Calculations in Pollution Rules, Sparking 'Zero Value on Human Life' Accusa
The Trump administration faces criticism after the EPA ceases calculating healthcare savings and lives saved from air pollution regulations, focusing only on industry compliance costs.
EPA Considers Easing Air Pollution Rules for Chemical Plastic Recycling
The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether chemical plastic recycling facilities should face the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators, sparking environmental concerns.
Outcry in Queensland as Publican Demands Removal of Indigenous Road Signs
A Queensland publican demands removal of
Five 'Surprising' Foods Containing Microplastics & How to Reduce Intake
From chewing gum to apples, discover the unexpected foods harbouring microplastics and get expert advice on how to cut your daily intake of these contaminants.
Reuse and Return Schemes Could End Plastic Waste in 15 Years, Report Says
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could eliminate single-use plastic waste in the UK within 15 years. Discover the roadmap to a cleaner future.
WA Fishing Bans to Send Seafood Prices Soaring from December 16
Tough new fishing bans in Western Australia to protect critically low fish stocks will send seafood prices soaring. The measures start on December 16. Read more.
Sydney Harbour Shark Attack: 12-Year-Old Victim Named as Nico Antic
Nico Antic, 12, remains in critical condition after a bull shark attack at Sydney Harbour
Sydney Family Faces Agony as 12-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim Fights for Life
The family of 12-year-old Nico Antic, attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour, is grieving as he remains in critical condition after devastating injuries.
Swiss Student, 25, Mauled to Death by Shark in Australia
Livia Muhlheim, 25, was killed by a bull shark during an early morning swim at an unpatrolled beach in New South Wales. Her boyfriend fought the shark to save her. Read the full story.
Heroic Swiss Man Carries Girlfriend to Shore After Shark Attack
A heroic young man carried his girlfriend to shore after a brutal shark attack in Australia. Read the full, tragic story of bravery and loss.
Search for Missing Fishing Influencer Mikey Rijavec Intensifies Off Baja Coast
A desperate search continues for Mikey Rijavec, the
Amelia Earhart Mystery: 1937 Radio Transmitter Could Finally Locate Lost Plane
A deep-sea exploration team has recreated Amelia Earhart
Ocean Heating and Overfishing Must Be Addressed Jointly, Experts Warn
A new report highlights the urgent need to tackle ocean heating and overfishing together, as climate change and unsustainable fishing practices threaten marine ecosystems and global food security.