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Bass Strait crossed in a boat made entirely of rubbish

A team of environmental activists has successfully crossed the treacherous Bass Strait in a boat constructed solely from reclaimed plastic waste and trash, highlighting the ocean pollution crisis in a daring maritime protest.

45,000 Sites in Wales Could Hold Toxic Waste

A groundbreaking study reveals a massive legacy pollution crisis across Wales, with tens of thousands of sites potentially holding toxic materials, prompting urgent calls for a national audit and government action.

South Australia bans fish-shaped soy sauce packets

In a landmark move against single-use plastics, South Australia has become the first jurisdiction globally to outlaw the iconic fish-shaped soy sauce packets. The ban targets a major source of plastic pollution, signalling a new front in the war on waste.

Burning Man Orgy Dome Destroyed in Festival Inferno

Exclusive investigation into the catastrophic fire that destroyed the infamous 'Orgy Dome' at Burning Man 2025. The latest in a string of festival disasters raises serious safety questions.

Zero-Waste Pea Pod Risotto Recipe

Discover how to turn discarded pea pods into a flavourful, creamy stock for a deliciously sustainable summer risotto. This simple zero-waste recipe reduces food waste and elevates your cooking.

Burning Man Chaos: 70,000 Trapped in Mud After Floods

The Burning Man festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert has been plunged into a crisis as severe flooding leaves 70,000 'Burners' stranded in a treacherous sea of mud, with one tragic death reported and essential supplies running low.

MO Candidate Burns Quran in Controversial Campaign Video

Missouri Secretary of State candidate Valentina Gomez sparks international outrage after filming herself burning Islam's holy book, the Quran, in a controversial campaign stunt ahead of the Republican primary.

Burning Man Chaos: Storms Strand 85,000 in Mud

Severe weather unleashes chaos at Burning Man 2025, stranding 85,000 attendees in ankle-deep mud, cancelling events, and prompting urgent safety warnings. Get the full report on the festival's dramatic turn.

Burning Man chaos: Dust storms strand 70,000 in desert

The iconic Burning Man festival faces unprecedented disruption as severe dust storms and torrential rain trap 70,000 attendees in the Nevada desert, turning the event into a mud-soaked ordeal with limited supplies and halted exits.

UK Bin Shake-Up: Weekly Food Waste, Fortnightly Rubbish

Millions of households across England face a major overhaul to their bin collection schedules, with new government rules enforcing weekly food waste collections but potentially reducing general waste pickups to fortnightly.

Trump's Flag-Burning Ban Call Threatens Free Speech

Former US President Donald Trump's renewed call to criminalise flag desecration ignites a fierce debate on the limits of free speech and the First Amendment, drawing strong reactions from civil liberties groups.

Burning Man chaos: Injuries and death as storm traps thousands

Chaos erupted at the iconic Burning Man festival as torrential rain transformed the desert into a mud bath, leaving thousands stranded, multiple injured, and one dead. The extreme conditions prompted a lockdown and a major emergency response.

Trump vows extreme punishment for flag burners

In a dramatic escalation of his 'America First' agenda, former President Donald Trump has pledged to introduce severe penalties, including potential loss of citizenship and jail time, for anyone who desecrates the American flag. The controversial proposal

Burning Man Chaos: Sandstorm Strands 70,000, Destroys Art

A catastrophic sandstorm has plunged Nevada's Burning Man festival into chaos, destroying art installations, stranding 70,000 attendees, and turning the desert extravaganza into a battle for survival. Organisers scramble as essential supplies run low.

Trump: Strip Citizenship for Flag Burning

In a dramatic escalation, former President Donald Trump has called for the arrest and stripping of citizenship from anyone who burns the American flag, reigniting a fierce debate on free speech and patriotism.

Ocado to Eliminate All Plastic Bags by 2024

In a major sustainability move, online supermarket Ocado has announced it will eliminate all plastic bags from its deliveries by the end of 2024, responding to growing consumer demand for eco-friendly shopping.

Plastic Bag Sales Rise, Reversing a Decade of Progress

A decade after the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced, sales have risen for the first time, with supermarket home deliveries identified as the primary cause. New government data reveals a 7% year-on-year increase, sparking calls for stricter regulations

'Godzilla' Weight Loss Jab Burns Fat Faster Than Ever

Breakthrough UK study reveals Retatrutide, the new triple-action 'Godzilla' weight loss injection, is dramatically more effective than its predecessors, helping patients lose up to 24% of their body weight in just 48 weeks.

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