Report: Reuse Schemes Could End Plastic Waste in 15 Years
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could eliminate single-use plastic waste in the UK within 15 years. Discover the roadmap to a cleaner future.
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5,400 New Jobs Possible If UK Stops Plastic Exports
New report reveals UK could create 5,400 jobs and £900m economic value annually by ending plastic waste exports by 2030. Campaigners urge closing export loophole.
WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
Texas shrimper stalls Exxon's $10bn plastics plant
A 77-year-old shrimper's legal battle exposes Big Oil's plastic pivot and shows how grassroots action can challenge corporate giants. Discover the power of community resistance.
UK Cuts Global Health Fund Aid by 40%
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
COP30's luxury clashes with Belem's poverty crisis
As COP30 delegates discuss climate solutions in Brazil's Belem, just minutes away, extreme poverty, homelessness and pollution paint a heartbreaking scene. Discover the stark reality behind the summit.
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.
Celebrity Cosmetic Catastrophes: Surgeons Reveal All
Leading plastic surgeons expose the worrying trend of celebrity cosmetic procedures gone wrong, naming high-profile victims and warning against the pursuit of perfection.
Malaria Resurgence: A Warning of Global Health Crisis
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Hollywood Men Fuel Cheek Augmentation Surgery Trend
Leading plastic surgeon reveals the surprising cosmetic procedure that's becoming increasingly popular among Hollywood's male elite seeking youthful, chiselled features.
Microplastic crisis: Oceans face invisible pollution threat
Groundbreaking research reveals the shocking scale of microplastic pollution in our oceans, with potentially devastating consequences for marine life and human health.
UK aid cuts trigger global malaria treatment crisis
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
WFP: Global hunger crisis escalates amid funding shortages
The UN's World Food Programme warns of catastrophic funding shortages affecting millions in conflict zones including Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Haiti, forcing drastic ration cuts amid rising global hunger.
Microplastics Reshaping Human Biology & Minds
Groundbreaking research reveals microplastics are not just polluting our environment but actively altering human biology and cognitive function, with alarming implications for public health.
UK plastic waste exports surge 84% to developing nations
Shocking new data reveals Britain is dramatically increasing plastic waste shipments to poorer countries, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns about recycling accountability.
Aid Cuts Trigger Catastrophe for Sudanese Refugees in Chad
Severe funding shortages force life-saving health programmes to close, leaving Sudanese refugees in Chad battling starvation and disease in what aid workers call an 'unfolding humanitarian disaster'.
World's First Plant Plastic That Vanishs Completely
British scientists have developed a revolutionary plant-based plastic that completely biodegrades into harmless sugars, offering hope in the global war against plastic pollution.
UN Plastics Treaty in Crisis as Chair Steps Down
The global fight against plastic pollution faces major setback as UN treaty negotiations descend into chaos, prompting the resignation of chair Luis Vayas Valdivieso and putting crucial environmental agreement in jeopardy.
2025 Very Short Film Festival Winners Announced
The 2025 Very Short Film Festival champions powerful environmental storytelling, with winning films tackling the climate crisis, plastic pollution, and our connection to nature, all in 60 seconds.
Plastic Peril: Who's Really Responsible for Australia's Waste?
A damning investigation exposes the corporate greenwashing and policy failures fuelling Australia's plastic pollution epidemic. Discover the full story behind the crisis.
Thames 'Wet Wipe Island': London's Man-Made Monster
A monstrous man-made island, the size of two tennis courts, has been exposed in the River Thames. Built entirely from discarded wet wipes and sewage debris, it's a stark symbol of London's plastic pollution crisis and the failure of 'flushable' product la
Aldi Australia Permanently Bans Plastic Bags
Aldi Australia has made a monumental environmental pledge, announcing the permanent removal of plastic bags from all its stores. The decision, which follows a successful trial, is set to prevent billions of bags from entering landfills and oceans, marking
Global Classic Japanese Chef Knife Review 2025
Our in-depth review of the Global Classic Japanese Chef Knife. Discover if this iconic, lightweight santoku lives up to the hype for UK home cooks and professionals.
UN: Defence Spending Futile Without Climate Aid
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
Cigarette filters: hidden plastic pollutant and cancer risk
Exclusive: New research reveals how single-use plastic cigarette filters are not only polluting our planet but may also be increasing smokers' risk of cancer, prompting urgent calls for a UK ban.
China's Bold Strategy for Global Dominance Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals how China is aggressively expanding its global influence through military, economic, and diplomatic channels, challenging Western hegemony and reshaping international power dynamics.
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.
John Kerry: Melting Arctic Ice a Global Security Threat
US Climate Envoy John Kerry issues a dire warning from the Arctic Circle, stating the rapid melting of ice is a profound global security threat that demands immediate international action.
Online shopping drives plastic bag use to 1.8 billion
New data reveals a sharp 18% rise in plastic bag usage across England, driven by the surge in online grocery deliveries from major retailers like Ocado.
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
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