Category : Pollution


Fly-tipping 'mountain' threatens Oxfordshire river

A 10-metre high illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire, described as an 'environmental catastrophe', threatens the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.

500ft Fly-Tip Mountain Threatens Oxfordshire River

A 500ft-long mountain of hazardous waste illegally dumped in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff, prompting an Environment Agency probe. Report information anonymously.

12 Gran Canaria beaches shut in pollution alert

Tourists shocked as decomposing organic material spill forces closure of at least 12 beaches across six municipalities on Gran Canaria. Authorities investigate source as clean-up continues.

Delhi air pollution sparks rare protests

Severe air pollution envelops New Delhi, triggering rare public protests as residents demand government action. Air quality index hits dangerous 'severe' level of 344.

Camber Sands pollution: Plastic pellets wash ashore

Millions of toxic plastic pellets have washed up on Camber Sands beach, sparking urgent warnings for dog owners and wildlife concerns. Environmental groups call it one of worst spills ever seen.

Amazon Air Pollution Crisis Hits COP30 Host City

Exclusive investigation reveals severe air pollution in the Amazon rainforest, with COP30 host city Belem experiencing dangerous contamination levels that could impact global climate talks.

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.

Dolphins developing Alzheimer's from pollution

Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals dolphins are showing clear signs of Alzheimer's disease linked to toxic pollution in coastal waters, raising urgent environmental concerns.

Texas Chemical Crisis: EPA Fails Vulnerable Communities

Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.

Wood stove complaints surge 78% across Britain

Exclusive data reveals a dramatic surge in wood-burning complaints across Britain, with London boroughs facing the worst of the smoke-filled disputes as environmental concerns and neighbour tensions reach boiling point.

Wisbech battles 'cathedral of stench' incinerator plans

The historic Cambridgeshire market town of Wisbech faces an environmental crisis as plans for a massive waste incinerator threaten to transform its tranquil landscape into an industrial zone, with residents fighting back against what they call the 'pungen

Wood burners linked to hundreds of UK deaths

Groundbreaking research exposes the hidden health dangers of cosy wood-burning stoves, linking them to nearly 300 annual deaths from air pollution-related illnesses.

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