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How to make your toothbrush last longer and reduce waste

Dental experts reveal simple care techniques to extend the life of your electric or manual toothbrush, saving money and keeping plastic out of landfill. Learn about battery care, cleaning, and sustainable disposal.

Electric cars to overtake diesels in UK by 2030

New analysis forecasts battery electric vehicles will outnumber diesels in Great Britain by 2030, with London set to become the first diesel-free UK city. Discover the data behind the shift.

Delhi's Air Pollution: A Lethal Crisis Ignored

Delhi's toxic air, a lethal cocktail of gases and particles, is India's biggest killer. Activists and doctors plead for action as government measures fail. Read the full investigation.

Water boss got £170k bonus despite pollution ban

Former Wessex Water chief Colin Skellett received a £170,000 bonus from parent firm YTL despite a ban on performance pay after a criminal pollution conviction. Critics call for tougher action.

Experts on Europe's Most Liveable Capitals

From Copenhagen's cycle lanes to Vienna's green spaces, environmental health experts analyse what makes a city truly liveable and where London and Barcelona fall short. Discover the data on urban health.

US Town Sues Drax Over Pollution From Biomass Plant

Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are taking legal action against British energy giant Drax, alleging its wood pellet plant is poisoning their community with toxic air pollution. Read the full investigation.

Norway's Equinor hit with £53m penalty for oil spills

Norway's state oil giant Equinor faces a massive £53m fine for extensive pollution and gas leaks at its Mongstad refinery, following years of alleged inadequate maintenance. Read the full investigation details.

Monterrey's Industrial Boom Fuels Toxic Air Crisis

A major investigation reveals Monterrey, a key US manufacturing hub in Mexico, is engulfed in an air pollution crisis. Heavy metals from factories exporting to America threaten residents' health, with emissions surpassing many US states.

8,000 illegal waste sites blight UK, study reveals

Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.

Mohana Culture Collapses as Pakistan's Lake Dies

The Mohana people of Pakistan's Sindh province face extinction as pollution and drought destroy Lake Manchar's ecosystem. Discover their unique bond with birds and vanishing traditions.

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