Windermere pollution: Bacteria levels spark health fears
Recent tests reveal dangerous bacteria levels in Lake Windermere, raising serious health and environmental concerns. Authorities urge immediate action.
Category : Pollution
Windermere sewage contamination crisis revealed
The largest survey of its kind finds dangerous sewage bacteria polluting most of Windermere, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
Village water supply contaminated near John Lewis site
Residents in a rural village are fuming after their water supply was polluted, allegedly due to nearby industrial activity. Bottled water is being distributed as authorities investigate.
Rayner demands action on Kent lead pollution
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner calls for urgent government intervention after reports reveal dangerous lead pollution near a Kent metal refinery, putting residents at risk.
OECD: Global Pollution Efforts Falling Short
A damning OECD report reveals that international efforts to combat pollution and climate change are falling short, with rising emissions and environmental degradation continuing unchecked.
Nations divided over global plastic pollution treaty terms
Delegates from 175 countries gather in Geneva to negotiate a groundbreaking treaty aimed at tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis, but disagreements over production limits and waste management threaten progress.
Wet wipes form artificial island in Thames
A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.
Plastic pollution treaty talks stall before deadline
Negotiations for a landmark global treaty to tackle plastic pollution have stalled, leaving delegates scrambling to reach an agreement before the deadline.
London heatwave sparks pollution health alert
London faces heightened pollution levels amid an ongoing heatwave, triggering health alerts and urging vulnerable residents to take precautions.
London pollution alert as heatwave spikes ozone levels
London faces a high pollution alert as soaring temperatures trigger dangerous ozone levels, urging vulnerable residents to take precautions.
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.
Italy opens groundbreaking plastic pollution museum
Italy has launched a unique museum dedicated to plastic pollution, showcasing faded relics from beaches and oceans to highlight the urgent environmental crisis.
England's waters 5x more polluted than EU
New research shows England's bathing waters are significantly more contaminated than those in the EU, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
Chemical pollution now as dangerous as climate change
Experts reveal that chemical pollution poses a threat on par with climate change, urging immediate global action to curb 'novel entities' before irreversible damage occurs.
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.
Paris plastic pollution treaty talks reach critical phase
As world leaders gather in Paris for the final round of talks on a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution, tensions rise over key issues like production caps and waste management. Will a deal be reached?
UN plastic talks must deliver ambitious treaty - expert
A top environmental scientist warns that upcoming UN negotiations on plastic pollution must result in a bold, enforceable treaty to tackle the global crisis effectively.
DuPont fined £1.1bn for NJ water contamination
Chemical giants DuPont and Chemours have been hit with a staggering £1.1bn fine for contaminating New Jersey's water supply with toxic 'forever chemicals'.
East Midlands Airport fined £280K for pollution breaches
East Midlands Airport has been hit with a hefty £280,000 fine after failing to prevent pollution incidents. Discover the details behind the penalty and what it means for the airport's environmental commitments.
Closing school windows doesn't reduce air pollution - study
A groundbreaking UK study finds that shutting windows in schools has little effect on indoor air pollution levels, urging policymakers to rethink strategies.
Air pollution linked to 40% higher dementia risk
New research from Cambridge University reveals a concerning link between air pollution and increased dementia risk, urging policymakers to take action.
California water pollution linked to Trump-era policies
New reports reveal alarming pesticide contamination in California's water supply, linked to policies from the Trump administration. Experts warn of long-term health risks.
Tyre wear: UK's hidden microplastic pollution crisis
New research reveals that tyre wear is a major contributor to microplastic pollution, with alarming impacts on the environment and human health. Discover the unseen threat on our roads.
Ku-ring-gai Council Faces Pollution Scandal
Ku-ring-gai Council is under fire after reports of pollution violations. Residents and environmental groups demand accountability and urgent action.
UK govt's new sewage plan faces criticism
The UK government has announced a revised plan to reduce sewage discharges into rivers, but critics argue it lacks urgency and fails to meet environmental targets.
Labour pledges to tackle UK sewage pollution crisis
The Labour Party unveils ambitious plans to tackle the UK's sewage pollution crisis, promising stricter regulations and hefty fines for water companies.
Thames Water probed over River Thames pollution
Thames Water is under fire after a serious pollution event in the River Thames, prompting legal action from the Environment Agency.
UK sewage spills surge 54% in a year
Shocking new data reveals England's sewage scandal has worsened dramatically, with water companies dumping waste into rivers for over 3.6 million hours last year.
Water companies cause surge in pollution incidents
New data exposes a sharp rise in serious pollution incidents caused by England's water companies, sparking outrage and calls for stricter regulations.
Gas flaring created 389m tonnes of CO2 last year
A shocking new report highlights the massive carbon pollution caused by gas flaring, urging immediate action to curb this environmental disaster.
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