Westminster is UK's noisiest area, study finds
A new study reveals Westminster as the UK's loudest area, with high noise complaints and extreme population density driving the score. Discover the full top 10 list.
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Invincible Ibis Eyes Mile Debut at Sha Tin
Mark Newnham's progressive galloper Invincible Ibis steps up to a mile for the first time this Saturday at Sha Tin. Can he stake his claim for the Four-Year-Old Classic Series? Read our full preview.
Shum's Form Stable Targets Sha Tin Success
Danny Shum's in-form stable sends Gorgeous Win and Wolf Coming into Saturday's Sha Tin card. Can they continue his hot streak and boost festive betting balances?
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.
Tigris River in danger of disappearing, threatening Iraq's future
Iraq's historic Tigris River is heavily polluted and drying up, endangering millions and ancient communities like the Mandaeans. Urgent action is needed to prevent an ecological and cultural catastrophe.
Swift Ascend Targets Chatham Handicap Win at Sha Tin
Swift Ascend, with Harry Bentley aboard, is a key contender in Sunday's competitive Chatham Handicap at Sha Tin. Can the David Eustace-trained runner capitalise on a favourable weight?
Purton's Key Rides at Sha Tin Ahead of HKIR
Champion jockey Zac Purton, in stellar form, has two prime rides at Sha Tin on Sunday. We analyse his chances on Allcash and Little Paradise ahead of the Longines Hong Kong International Races.
Report: Reuse Schemes Could Eliminate Plastic Waste in 15 Years
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could drastically cut plastic waste within 15 years. Discover how policy change can drive a circular economy.
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.
Busker's cash snatched at London Tube station
A London Underground busker had his earnings stolen by a thief at Tottenham Court Road station. Witnesses captured the incident on video. Transport for London condemns the act.
Wood burner crackdown in new UK air pollution plans
Open fires and wood-burning stoves face new restrictions as the government aims to slash harmful PM2.5 pollution by 2030. Learn what the plans mean for you.
Communities file legal complaints over Thames sewage pollution
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution impacting health and recreation. A 16-year-old rower contracted E. coli, missing GCSE exams.
M&S Christmas chocolate tin hailed as 'magical' alternative
Shoppers are switching from Cadbury and Nestlé to M&S's 'Big Mix' chocolate tin for Christmas, praising its traditional wrappers and value. Discover why it's flying off the shelves.
Wood-burning stoves face partial ban in new UK pollution plan
The UK government unveils stricter PM2.5 pollution targets, aligning with EU standards. New rules could restrict wood-burning stoves and boost nature recovery. Read the full details.
Water companies issue £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.
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.
Munduruku women fear pregnancy from mercury poisoning
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
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.
Alpha Strike and Blazing Wukong Target Sha Tin Wins
Australian import Alpha Strike returns after impressive debut win, while Blazing Wukong seeks return to form in Sunday's Sha Tin racing card. Expert analysis and predictions.
MacDonald Rides Sagacious Life in Hong Kong Feature
James McDonald takes the ride on Panasonic Cup winner Sagacious Life at Sha Tin's closed-doors meeting. The HKJC donates £7m to Tai Po tragedy victims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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