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Message in a bottle returns with angry litter note

A woman's romantic quest using messages in plastic bottles ends after a litter picker returned one with a stern note, costing her £7. Read her story and the environmental wake-up call.

UK bans misleading 'eco-friendly' wood burner adverts

The UK's advertising watchdog has banned 'green' claims for wood-burning stoves following a landmark investigation that found manufacturers were misleading consumers about their true environmental impact.

India's toxic trash mountains: A human crisis

An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.

London Borough Named England's Litter Capital

Newham has been identified as England's most litter-plagued borough, with government data revealing nearly half of its streets fail basic cleanliness standards, sparking urgent calls for action.

North London Fury Over ULEZ Amnesty Extension

Furious North London residents are demanding answers after TfL quietly extended the ULEZ scrappage scheme amnesty period, leaving many feeling betrayed and questioning the scheme's true intentions.

Italian PFAS scandal spreads toxic legacy to India

Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Miteni factory contamination in Italy has extended its toxic legacy to India, raising alarming health and environmental concerns across continents.

Scotland's mystery tea bags baffle scientists

A strange phenomenon in Scotland has scientists baffled - tea bags that refuse to decompose, leading to a nationwide investigation into what makes them so durable and what it reveals about our waste crisis.

Hong Kong environmental crisis deepens in Sha Tin scandal

Hong Kong's environmental crisis deepens as Sha Tin's pollution scandal reveals systemic failures in John Lee's administration. Exclusive investigation into the mounting pressure on environment chief Tse Chin-wan.

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