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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Microplastics linked to 63% rise in heart disease risk
New research reveals microplastic exposure accelerates artery disease. Scientists urge limiting plastic use and processed foods to protect cardiovascular health.
Face Masks Could Solve Microplastic Pollution
New research shows pandemic face masks can be transformed into quantum dots that break down plastic pollution, preventing microplastics from entering our bodies.
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.
15 English Sewage Plants Use Risky Plastic Beads
Exclusive analysis reveals 15 sewage plants on England's south coast use plastic bio-beads like those spilled at Camber Sands, posing ongoing environmental risks.
Toxic plastic bio-beads spill on Camber Sands beach
Southern Water admits responsibility for a catastrophic bio-bead spill on Camber Sands, East Sussex, threatening wildlife with millions of toxic plastic pellets. Discover the environmental impact.
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.
Global Summit May Ban Cigarette Filters Over Pollution
A major WHO conference will debate banning cigarette filters, the world's most littered item causing toxic plastic pollution. Experts call for urgent action to protect the environment and public health.
Plastic Wet Wipe Ban Starts Spring 2027
The UK government confirms a ban on wet wipes containing plastic from Spring 2027. This move aims to reduce sewer blockages and river pollution. Learn more about the environmental impact.
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.
Microplastic Contamination Found in UK Lobsters
Groundbreaking UK research reveals alarming levels of microplastic contamination in lobsters, raising serious concerns about seafood safety and marine ecosystem health.
Ineos Antwerp Plant: Pollution Deaths Outweigh Jobs
New research reveals the Ineos plastics facility in Antwerp may cause hundreds of premature deaths while creating far fewer jobs than promised, sparking health and environmental concerns.
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.
Microplastics in water bottles may fuel cancer growth
Groundbreaking research reveals that microplastics leaching into water from both plastic AND glass containers can accelerate tumour development. Experts warn about the invisible health threat lurking in your daily hydration.
Bear fights for life with head trapped in plastic barrel
Distressing video captures the moment a terrified bear fights for freedom after getting its head stuck in a blue plastic barrel, highlighting the growing threat of plastic pollution to wildlife.
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.
Bryan Johnson eliminates microplastics from body
Silicon Valley biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals groundbreaking results after intensive detox programme eliminated microplastics from his system, challenging conventional health wisdom.
Tea bags release billions of microplastics into your brew
Groundbreaking research exposes alarming levels of microplastic contamination in popular tea brands, with some bags releasing over 3 billion particles into your daily brew.
Sydney beach crisis: Among Australia's most polluted
New research reveals a beloved Sydney beach has been ranked among Australia's most polluted swimming locations, raising serious health concerns for swimmers and prompting urgent environmental action.
Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
Delhi chokes under toxic smog after Diwali
The morning after Diwali celebrations, India's capital awoke to a thick layer of hazardous smog, with air quality plummeting to severe levels and visibility dramatically reduced across the city.
New Delhi: World's Most Polluted City Says WHO
New Delhi tops global pollution charts as WHO data reveals alarming air quality levels, raising serious health concerns for millions of residents in the Indian capital.
Dead fish and toxic foam plague Norfolk's River Thet
A major pollution incident has struck the River Thet in Norfolk, killing hundreds of fish and coating the waterway in mysterious white foam as authorities launch urgent investigation.
Forever Chemicals Found in Lancashire's River Wyre
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous 'forever chemicals' have infiltrated Lancashire's water supply, with Environment Agency testing confirming PFAS contamination in the River Wyre, raising serious health concerns for local communities.
California sues ExxonMobil over climate deception
In a landmark legal move, California sues ExxonMobil and other oil giants for allegedly deceiving the public about climate change risks and plastic pollution, seeking massive environmental damages.
UK urged to ban cigarette filters over health and environment
Leading health experts and environmental campaigners are calling for an immediate ban on cigarette filters in the UK, citing mounting evidence of their devastating impact on public health and the environment.
Plug-in hybrids emit 12x more CO₂ than claims
New research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are producing dramatically higher pollution levels than advertised, raising serious questions about their environmental credentials.
UK's Underwater Chernobyl: Toxic Nuclear Dump Leaking
Exclusive investigation reveals how a rotting nuclear waste dump off Cumbria's coast threatens marine life with radioactive contamination, creating an environmental timebomb.
Plug-in hybrids pollute nearly as much as petrol cars
Groundbreaking research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are failing to deliver promised environmental benefits, emitting up to 89% more CO₂ than official tests suggest in real-world driving conditions.
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