Gaza Water Crisis Six Months After Ceasefire
Six months after the ceasefire, Gaza faces severe water shortages with 90% of infrastructure destroyed, forcing families to scramble for trucked water.
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Bake-Off Star's Overnight Oven Shelf Cleaning Trick
Former Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle shares a no-scrub method for cleaning oven shelves using grass. Experts weigh in on its effectiveness.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Hamptons Waters
Vibrio vulnificus hotspots found in Long Island ponds, posing severe infection risk. Toxic algae also detected, contaminating shellfish.
UK's Largest Environmental Pollution Claim in High Court
Over 1,300 people are suing Welsh Water, Avara Foods, and Freemans of Newent over pollution in the River Wye and Usk, with a High Court hearing underway.
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585,038 Volunteers Unite for Great British Spring Clean
Nearly 600,000 volunteers participated in the Great British Spring Clean, collecting over 450,000 bags of rubbish in a PM-backed initiative to address the UK's waste problem.
Inside UK's Chernobyl 'dirty zone': cancer fears and toxic sheep
Ahead of the 40th anniversary of Chernobyl, a visit to Bala, Wales, reveals the lasting impact of radioactive fallout on a farming community, with cancer fears and economic upheaval.
Michigan Utility Bans Water for Data Centers for 12 Months
Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority approves 12-month moratorium on water supply to data centers, citing capacity concerns and environmental studies.
1 in 5 Americans Exposed to Cancer-Linked Nitrates in Tap Water
A new study reveals that over 62 million Americans may have been exposed to elevated nitrate levels in drinking water, linked to cancer and other health risks.
Mysterious Pollutant Found Everywhere, Health Impacts Unknown
A new study reveals methylsiloxane pollutants are present across all environments at concerning levels, with daily inhalation potentially exceeding PFAS and microplastics exposure.
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Air Pollution Speeds Up Chronic Disease Onset in UK
New research shows air pollution is advancing the age at which people in the UK develop long-term illnesses, with some conditions occurring over two years earlier due to exposure.
Fleetwood's Fishing Heritage Replaced by Landfill Stench
Residents of Fleetwood endure a rotten egg smell from a nearby landfill, reporting health issues and economic decline, as campaigners demand immediate closure of the site.
Sydney's Fatberg Crisis: Inaccessible Monster Polluting Beaches
A massive fatberg at Sydney's Malabar wastewater plant remains inaccessible, causing poo balls to wash up on beaches. Sydney Water struggles to clear it despite upgrades.
Sandra Laville Q&A on England's Sewage Crisis
Guardian environment correspondent Sandra Laville will answer reader questions on England's sewage pollution scandal, exposing privatisation failures and widespread environmental damage.
Sydney Playground Fenced Off After Timber Found 'Bleeding'
Parts of Rozelle Parklands children's playground in Sydney's inner-west have been closed again after salvaged railway sleepers were removed for testing due to concerns over a black tar-like substance.
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Iran's Black Rain: Toxic Legacy of Conflict in War Zones
Black rain in Tehran, caused by strikes on oil facilities, highlights the environmental impact of war, with pollutants threatening health and crops.
UK Sewage Pollution: 291,492 Spills in 2025, Down 35%
England experienced 291,492 sewage spills in 2025, occurring every two minutes, a 35% decrease from 2024. Water minister Emma Hardy calls it 'unacceptable' as campaigners report rising alerts.
Alarming 'Forever Chemicals' in North Yorkshire Residents' Blood
Exclusive blood testing in Bentham, North Yorkshire, reveals one in four residents have toxic Pfas levels in the highest risk category, linked to serious health issues like cancer and infertility.
Russian Strike Pollutes River, Moldova Water Crisis
A Russian attack on a Ukrainian hydropower plant caused oil pollution in the Dniester River, cutting off water for tens of thousands in Moldova and prompting an environmental alert.
Welsh Water to Pay £44.7m for Sewage Pollution Breaches
Welsh Water apologises as Ofwat proposes a £44.7m enforcement plan after finding serious sewage operation failures, including pollution in the River Gwendraeth tributary.
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Environment Agency Ignored 100 Warnings Over Toxic Fly Tip
A massive illegal waste dump in Gloucestershire has been operating for seven years despite nearly 100 warnings to the Environment Agency about toxic fumes and environmental damage.
Guardian Letters: Sewage Drama Outdoes Hamnet in Impact
Readers share diverse views, from a Channel 4 docudrama on water pollution evoking more tears than Hamnet to tips for grit-free cockles and political quips.
Susanna Reid 'Shocked' by Water Pollution Drama
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid expressed horror after watching Channel 4's series on sewage pollution, highlighting the death of a child from e-coli.
Emergency Declared for Potomac River Sewage Spill
A major sewage spill has prompted an emergency declaration, contaminating the Potomac River and raising health and environmental concerns for Washington D.C. and surrounding areas.
US Steel Clairton Plant Explosion and Pollution Crisis
A major explosion at US Steel's Clairton Coke Works killed two workers and injured eleven, highlighting ongoing safety and pollution concerns at the aging facility.
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Pennsylvania Code Orange Air Alert for Vulnerable Residents
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued across Pennsylvania, warning of unhealthy pollution levels for children, elderly, and those with respiratory conditions. Officials urge reduced outdoor activity.
Dust Storm Emergency Hits Southern California and Arizona
Millions face hazardous air quality as strong winds whip up dangerous dust clouds across Southern California and Arizona, triggering widespread health alerts and warnings.
Fourth Arrest in £10m Oxfordshire Fly-Tip Investigation
Police have made a fourth arrest in the investigation into a massive 21,000-tonne illegal waste dump near Kidlington, Oxfordshire, with cleanup costs estimated at £10 million amid serious river pollution concerns.
US Air Quality Emergency: Florida and Georgia Alert
Thousands of residents in Daytona Beach and Atlanta have been ordered to stay indoors as wildfire smoke and stagnant air create dangerous pollution levels, with PM2.5 concentrations reaching 12.5 times WHO limits.
UK's 'Forever Chemicals' Plan Called Weak and Disappointing
Environmental campaigners slam the UK government's new Pfas action plan as 'crushingly disappointing', warning it fails to match tougher European bans on these harmful 'forever chemicals'.
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Cadia Goldmine Class Action Over 'Toxic Trifecta' Pollution
Residents near Orange, NSW, file environmental class action against Cadia goldmine, alleging air, land, and water pollution from heavy metals and dust contamination.
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