Exclusive investigation uncovers a chilling Cold War legacy: 18,000 barrels of radioactive waste, including plutonium, deliberately dumped in the Atlantic by European governments, now threatening marine ecosystems and public health.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the alarming truth behind England's most crime-ridden and sewage-polluted beaches. Use our interactive tool to check your local spot before you visit.
Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.
Beachgoers on the NSW Central Coast are baffled by the sudden appearance of bizarre, tightly-packed 'debris balls' washing ashore. Authorities are investigating the unusual phenomenon and potential environmental impacts.
Despite global awareness, plastic pollution continues to rise. Experts explain the systemic failures and what must change to tackle this environmental crisis.
International negotiations for a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution have collapsed, leaving environmentalists frustrated as nations fail to reach consensus.
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.
Cambridge locals and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey slam the Environment Agency for inaction on pollution, urging immediate reforms to protect communities and wildlife.
Global negotiators gather in Geneva for critical UN talks on a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Will this be the turning point in the fight against the plastic crisis?
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.
As UN negotiations in Geneva enter their final day, nations grapple with a landmark treaty to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Will they deliver a binding agreement?
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.
Negotiations for a landmark global treaty to tackle plastic pollution have stalled, leaving delegates scrambling to reach an agreement before the deadline.
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.
New research warns that long-term exposure to air pollution may significantly increase the likelihood of developing dementia, with vulnerable groups most at risk.
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.
The world is drowning in plastic waste, and urgent international cooperation is needed to tackle this environmental disaster. Here's why we must act now.
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?
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.
A new report highlights the devastating health impacts of the $15tn plastic pollution crisis, affecting every stage of human life. Find out how plastics are harming us all.
New research uncovers the alarming levels of microplastics in household air, raising health concerns for families across the UK.
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.
A new analysis reveals that a mere 0.5% of 90,000 oil spills were reported over five years, raising serious environmental and regulatory concerns.
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 is under fire after reports of pollution violations. Residents and environmental groups demand accountability and urgent action.
Labour's Steve Reed accuses ministers of neglecting water pollution, as new data reveals alarming environmental oversight.
Water firms in England and Wales are under fire for repeated environmental breaches, with calls for stricter oversight and penalties.
Steve Reed, the new Environment Secretary, has instructed Ofwat to take stringent action against water companies failing to curb pollution, promising tougher penalties and accountability.
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed accuses Ofwat of negligence and calls for urgent reforms to protect consumers from rising bills and sewage pollution.
Discover how Labour’s ambitious strategy to hold water companies accountable for pollution is captured in Pete Songi’s striking cartoon.