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Ancient Rubbish Reveals Neolithic Recycling Habits

University of York archaeologists discover Neolithic communities kept waste close to home, suggesting recycling and emotional attachment. Could ancient habits solve modern waste crises?

Tips for a Climate-Smart Thanksgiving Meal

An estimated 320 million pounds of food is wasted at Thanksgiving. Discover expert tips for smarter cooking and creative leftovers to reduce your impact.

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 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.

Huge Fire on Cargo Ship at Port of Los Angeles

Nearly 200 firefighters battled a major blaze and explosion on a cargo ship carrying hazardous materials. All crew were safely evacuated. Air quality is being monitored.

US toxic sites at risk from sea level rise

A new study reveals thousands of hazardous US sites face flooding from sea level rise, threatening public health. Urgent climate action is needed to mitigate risks.

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.

Illegal Waste Dump Pollutes Oxfordshire River

A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching pollutants into the River Cherwell, with evidence pointing to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.

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.

Global E-Waste Hits 62 Million Tonnes Annually

The world produces 62 million tonnes of e-waste yearly, set to hit 82 million by 2030. Discover how to securely recycle your old devices and combat this growing environmental threat.

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.

500ft Fly-Tip in Oxfordshire Threatens River

A 500ft-long illegal waste dump, potentially orchestrated by a crime gang, threatens the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire. Removal costs may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.

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.

Ammonia gas leak in Oklahoma sickens dozens

A toxic ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Weatherford, Oklahoma, has hospitalised dozens and forced mass evacuations. Authorities are investigating the cause. Follow for live updates.

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