Fly-tipping rates soar to 14-year high across UK
New data reveals a 6% surge in fly-tipping, with the City of London recording the worst rates. Experts warn of organised crime links and call for tougher action.
Category : Pollution
Delhi air pollution sparks national emergency demand
Opposition lawmakers in India call for a national emergency as toxic smog engulfs Delhi, posing severe health risks to 30 million residents. Read about the political outcry and public health data.
Labour's new air pollution rules target wood-burning stoves
Labour's new environmental plan proposes tighter restrictions on wood-burning stoves, linked to serious health risks. Discover the facts and how to reduce harm.
Delhi police accuse climate protesters of terror links
Delhi police arrest climate protesters, alleging Maoist ties as city chokes on hazardous smog. Six remanded in custody under serious national security charges.
Labour's plan for stricter rules on wood-burning stoves
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.
Communities file legal complaints over Thames sewage pollution
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution, citing health risks and a case of a teenage rower contracting E coli.
PFAS 'Forever Chemical' Pollutes Most UK Rivers
A shocking study finds toxic 'forever chemicals' in 31 out of 32 UK rivers. Discover the sources and urgent health risks. Read the full report now.
Glasgow LEZ pollution complaints rise post-launch
Public complaints about Glasgow's air pollution have increased since its Low Emission Zone began, despite council data showing improved NO2 levels. Discover the ongoing debate.
Green dye flows into Sydney's North Coogee Beach
Bright green liquid flows into North Coogee surf from drainage outlet. Council identifies substance as non-toxic dye fluorescein amid ongoing water quality concerns across Sydney beaches.
No Timeline for Oxfordshire Illegal Waste Clearance
The Environment Agency confirms no timeline for clearing the 150-metre illegal waste tip in Kidlington. Safety is the top priority as new barriers and 24/7 security are installed. #Oxfordshire #Environment
Trump EPA Moves to Abandon Deadly Soot Pollution Rule
The Trump administration is moving to abandon a Biden-era rule setting tough standards for deadly soot pollution, a move critics say threatens public health and could result in thousands of premature deaths.
Violent clashes erupt at Delhi anti-pollution protest
Delhi's air pollution crisis sparks violent protests as police arrest 23. The city remains shrouded in toxic haze for the fourth week. Read more on the escalating environmental emergency.
Man arrested in UK's 'biggest ever' fly-tipping case
A 39-year-old man has been arrested following a 'horrendous' illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire, declared a critical incident. Read the latest on this major environmental crime.
Trump EPA Seeks to Abandon Biden-Era Soot Pollution Rule
The Trump administration is moving to abandon stringent soot pollution standards, a reversal that could lead to thousands of premature deaths. Discover the health impacts.
Arrest made over huge Oxfordshire fly-tipping site
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. The Environment Agency has declared a critical incident. Read the latest.
Arrest over illegal waste mountain near River Cherwell
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read about the Environment Agency's investigation and the urgent call to protect the local environment.
Man arrested over Oxfordshire illegal waste dumping
A 39-year-old man has been arrested after a large-scale illegal waste dump was discovered on a floodplain near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire. Read more on the ongoing investigation.
Arrest over huge illegal waste tip in Kidlington
A 39-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a 150-metre illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell. Read the latest on the investigation.
Arrest after 500ft illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a massive 500ft-long illegal waste dump beside the River Cherwell. Read the latest on this major environmental crime investigation.
Man arrested in UK's 'biggest ever' fly-tip case
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the UK's largest fly-tip, a 20ft-high hazardous waste pile threatening the River Cherwell. Read the latest on this environmental disaster.
Pollution Crisis Hits English Bathing Waters
One in seven English bathing waters rated as polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough South Bay and Bognor Regis not recommended for swimming. Discover the shocking truth behind England's water quality crisis.
Mould in damp home hospitalises mother with pneumonia
A mother and her daughter suffered severe health issues from mould in their damp rental. The Royal College of Physicians warns air pollution causes 30,000 UK deaths annually. Learn how to protect your family.
Amazon datacentres force Mumbai to keep coal plants open
As Mumbai's energy demand soars from datacentres, families in Mahul suffer health crises while coal plants meant to close remain operational. Discover the human cost of India's AI boom.
UK Road Litter Crisis: West Midlands Worst Hit
A new AA report reveals a worsening roadside litter epidemic across the UK. Over half of drivers report more rubbish. Discover the worst-hit regions and the action plan to clean up.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: The Unheeded Warnings
The 1984 Bhopal gas leak killed thousands. Decades later, survivors still fight for justice as the death toll rises. Discover the full story of corporate negligence.
New Delhi's two-month smog crisis deepens
For nearly two months, dense winter smog has choked New Delhi, creating a severe public health crisis. Residents describe their daily struggle to breathe as government interventions fail. Discover the human impact.
Massive illegal fly-tip threatens Oxfordshire river
A 150-metre mountain of waste dumped illegally in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, sparks an ecological disaster warning. The Environment Agency is pursuing criminals to cover clean-up costs. Report waste crime now.
Fly-tippers dump 150m waste mountain in Oxfordshire
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre long mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating. Urgent action is needed to tackle this pollution crisis.
12-metre waste dump threatens River Cherwell
Urgent action demanded as 12-metre high illegal waste dump in Kidlington risks polluting River Cherwell. MP warns of 'ecological disaster' from criminal fly-tipping gangs.
12-Metre Illegal Waste Dump Threatens River
An 'obscene' 12-metre high illegal waste dump in Kidlington is polluting the River Cherwell. MP demands Government action. Urgent clean-up needed to prevent environmental disaster.
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