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.
Category : Pollution
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.
Fly-tipping 'mountain' threatens Oxfordshire river
A 10-metre high illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire, described as an 'environmental catastrophe', threatens the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.
US Air Pollution Crisis: Health Alerts in Six States
Millions of Americans are being warned to stay indoors as dangerous air pollution, linked to cancer and dementia, sweeps across multiple states. Discover the health risks and affected areas.
150m illegal waste mountain threatens Oxfordshire river
A 150m-long illegal plastic waste dump created by organised crime is causing an environmental catastrophe in Oxfordshire, threatening the River Cherwell with toxic runoff. Urgent action demanded.
Delhi air pollution causes permanent health damage warning
India's Supreme Court warns Delhi's severe air pollution could cause permanent health damage as AQI hits 425. Learn how the crisis is affecting millions and what actions are being taken.
500ft Fly-Tip Mountain Threatens Oxfordshire River
A 500ft-long mountain of hazardous waste illegally dumped in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff, prompting an Environment Agency probe. Report information anonymously.
DJ's 24-hour broadcast protest against sewage spills
Lake District Radio DJ Lee Durrant hosts a 24-hour marathon playing number two hits to protest illegal sewage dumping in Windermere, threatening wildlife and human health in the national park.
Delhi's severe air pollution prompts Supreme Court warning
India's Supreme Court warns Delhi's toxic air causes 'permanent damage' as AQI hits 425. Lawyers urged to work from home amid severe pollution crisis. Read the full report.
Eat Out to Help Out Caused 11% London Pollution Rise
New research reveals London's Eat Out to Help Out scheme increased air pollution by 11% in 2020. Discover the hidden environmental cost of pandemic stimulus measures.
Mass Evacuation in Weatherford After Toxic Spill
A major chemical spill in Weatherford has led to a mass evacuation and multiple hospitalisations. Authorities warn the air is unsafe to breathe. Follow live updates.
12 Gran Canaria beaches shut in pollution alert
Tourists shocked as decomposing organic material spill forces closure of at least 12 beaches across six municipalities on Gran Canaria. Authorities investigate source as clean-up continues.
Ineos Antwerp Plant: Pollution Deaths Outweigh Jobs
New research reveals the Ineos plastics facility in Antwerp may cause hundreds of premature deaths while creating far fewer jobs than promised, sparking health and environmental concerns.
Amazon Air Pollution Crisis Hits COP30 Host City
Exclusive investigation reveals severe air pollution in the Amazon rainforest, with COP30 host city Belem experiencing dangerous contamination levels that could impact global climate talks.
Amazon Rainforest More Polluted Than London and Beijing
Groundbreaking research shows the Amazon rainforest faces an invisible crisis as atmospheric pollution surpasses major global cities, threatening both climate and public health ahead of COP30.
India's toxic trash mountains claim lives daily
An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions claim lives daily while providing livelihoods for thousands.
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Radiation Scandal Exposed
Shocking new revelations uncover dangerous plutonium contamination at former San Francisco naval base, raising serious health concerns for residents and workers.
Liverpool's 25,000 tonne rubbish mountain sparks rat invasion
Families in Liverpool face a public health crisis as organised criminals dump massive waste piles, creating vermin-infested nightmare conditions with £4.5million cleanup costs.
Target wood burning and traffic to clean Europe's air: study
Groundbreaking research identifies targeting domestic wood burning and road traffic as the most effective strategy to dramatically improve air quality across European cities, offering policymakers a clear roadmap for action.
US imposes strict pollution limits on LNG terminals
The Biden administration imposes strict new pollution limits on liquefied natural gas terminals, targeting harmful emissions that disproportionately affect local communities.
Dolphins developing Alzheimer's from pollution
Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals dolphins are showing clear signs of Alzheimer's disease linked to toxic pollution in coastal waters, raising urgent environmental concerns.
Delhi uses cloud seeding to combat toxic air pollution
Delhi launches ambitious cloud seeding project to combat dangerous pollution levels, as authorities turn to weather modification in desperate bid to clear toxic smog.
India tests cloud seeding to clean Delhi's toxic air
India launches ambitious cloud seeding project in Delhi to combat catastrophic air pollution levels, as the capital battles to breathe clean air through scientific intervention.
Texas Chemical Crisis: EPA Fails Vulnerable Communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.
Wood stove complaints surge 78% across Britain
Exclusive data reveals a dramatic surge in wood-burning complaints across Britain, with London boroughs facing the worst of the smoke-filled disputes as environmental concerns and neighbour tensions reach boiling point.
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