Trump's Coal Plant Order Costs Taxpayers $113m
A Trump administration order to keep an ageing Michigan coal plant open has cost US ratepayers $113 million, drawing outrage from consumer and environmental groups.
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Argentina's Arsenic Water Crisis Poisons Rural Families
In Argentina's arid north, families like the Bustamantes drink water with arsenic 60 times safe limits, causing bone pain and cancer. Discover the human cost of this public health emergency.
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.
Trump EPA Seeks to Abandon Deadly Soot Pollution Standards
The Trump administration is moving to abandon stringent soot pollution standards, a reversal experts warn could lead to thousands of premature deaths and undermine public health protections.
Plastic Nurdles Pollute 84% of UK Nature Sites
Shocking study reveals 168 of 195 UK protected nature sites are contaminated with plastic nurdles. Learn about the environmental impact and the call for urgent action.
Arrest over 150m illegal waste mountain in Kidlington
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre-long illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read the latest on the Environment Agency's investigation.
NFL groin punch sparks post-game brawl in 49ers victory
San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings retaliates against Carolina Panthers safety Tre'Von Moehrig after controversial groin shot. Full incident details and potential NFL fines revealed.
1 in 7 English Bathing Spots Polluted
New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.
TikToker fights 'unfair' yellow box fines across UK
A chartered engineer is using TikTok to challenge 'unfair' yellow box junction fines, helping drivers appeal PCNs. Discover how he's fighting back against councils.
Hidden small print leads to £140 clamp fee in Nottingham
Motorist slapped with £140 clamp fee at Nottingham Tram Park & Ride despite using tram service. Hidden small print requirement revealed only by enforcement officer.
Amazon datacentres force Mumbai to keep coal plants
As Mumbai's datacentre boom drives unprecedented energy demand, Mahul residents suffer health crises while coal plants get lifeline. Discover the human cost of AI expansion.
£5000 fine warning for driving with unrestrained pets
Battersea warns dog owners about £5000 fines and insurance voidance for unrestrained pets in cars. Learn how to travel safely with your dog today.
UK to Name and Shame Minimum Wage Cheats
The government is launching a new 'name and shame' scheme for employers who breach minimum wage laws, protecting 42,000 vulnerable workers. Discover the full Budget details.
Guardiola fumes over Man City's £3m Premier League fines
Pep Guardiola reveals Manchester City have been fined over £3m for delayed second-half restarts. The manager joked that singers like Burna Boy should also be penalised. Read more on this Premier League controversy.
Critical Incident: 40ft Oxfordshire Waste Mountain
A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.
Fly-tippers dump 150-metre waste mountain in Oxfordshire
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating this major pollution incident near Kidlington.
15 UK sewage plants use risky plastic beads
Exclusive: 15 English sewage plants use hazardous plastic bio-beads, with a recent Camber Sands spill releasing 650 million. Experts demand urgent upgrades to protect marine life and coastlines.
Castle Water bids £1bn extra for Thames Water rescue
Castle Water proposes additional £1bn cash injection for Thames Water, criticising current restructuring plans as inadequate for solving pollution crisis. Read the latest developments.
60m waste mountain in Kidlington threatens river
A 60m-long mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, poses a severe ecological threat to the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost exceeds the council's entire annual budget. Read more.
Fly-tippers dump mountain of waste in Oxfordshire
A massive illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff. Local MP says cleanup costs exceed council's annual budget. Environmental catastrophe unfolding.
Bali's plastic pollution crisis hits record levels
Bali faces monumental plastic pollution crisis as 2025 becomes worst year yet. Stunning photography exhibition reveals frontline battle against plastic waste overwhelming the island.
Government reviews car tax changes for classic vehicles
Treasury confirms review of vehicle excise duty as new rules hit classic cars. Failure to tax your vehicle could result in fines or clamping. Read the latest updates.
Camber Sands plastic biobead disaster cleanup continues
Volunteers work tirelessly to remove millions of plastic biobeads from Camber Sands after Southern Water spill. Wildlife at risk in rare dune habitat. Join the cleanup effort.
Ford in court over 1 million UK diesel emissions defects
The High Court hears about serious emissions control defects in nearly 1 million Ford diesel cars sold in Britain. Ford denies using 'defeat devices' in ongoing legal battle.
Toxic Bio-Bead Spill Threatens Sussex Coast Wildlife
Southern Water admits responsibility for catastrophic bio-bead spill on Camber Sands beach, threatening marine life with toxic plastic pellets. Learn about the environmental impact.
650 million plastic beads pollute Sussex coastline
Millions of toxic plastic beads from Southern Water spill are spreading along Sussex coast, threatening wildlife and tourism. Join the cleanup effort.
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.
Croydon Council owed £1.1m in unpaid parking fines
Croydon Council is chasing over £1.1 million in unpaid parking fines, with one driver alone owing £68,255. Discover the political row over this enforcement failure.
Dubai's £103k photo fine for tourists revealed
A common tourist habit in Dubai could land you with a £103,000 fine or jail time. Discover the lesser-known laws, from photography to jaywalking, you need to know before you travel.
DVLA alert: 500,000 drivers risk £1,000 fine
The DVLA has issued an urgent warning to nearly half a million motorists driving untaxed vehicles. Avoid a £1,000 penalty by checking your vehicle tax status online now.
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