Mount Olympus, Greece's highest mountain and mythical home of the gods, has been inscribed as a Unesco mixed world heritage site, alongside D-day beaches in Normandy and Japanese ancient capitals.
A major clean-up is underway after more than 200 tonnes of waste, including asbestos, was illegally dumped on St Oswald's Retail Park in Gloucester since February.
The 2026 solar eclipse will be best viewed from Reykjavik, Iceland, and Spain's Cantabrian coast, offering prime locations for the celestial event.
The Trump administration intervenes in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing its datacenter is critical to national security and the economy, urging dismissal of the NAACP's pollution claims.
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Croydon Council launches zero-tolerance crackdown on fly-tipping, posting footage of offenders online and urging residents to identify them.
Despite a ban on disposable vapes, 6 million are discarded weekly in the UK, causing fires and costing £1bn annually. Recycling plants struggle with the volume and hidden batteries.
Datacentres consume huge electricity, emitting more carbon than airlines. Deleting unused files reduces demand, while waste heat could be repurposed for heating.
The UK will introduce a deposit return scheme in October 2027, adding a 20p refundable deposit on single-use bottles and cans to boost recycling and reduce litter.
Over 1.25 million fly-tipping incidents in England 2024/25, London worst region. Haringey leads hazardous waste dumping. One in six admit unknowingly fly-tipping.
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An investigation has been launched after 30,000 tonnes of household waste were illegally dumped at a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Leicestershire, covering an area the size of a football pitch.
Villagers in Fiji are opposing a $630 million waste-to-energy incinerator project near Nadi, calling it 'waste colonialism' and warning it could damage tourism and health.
Campaigners urge Mayor Sadiq Khan to expand North London's electrical repair voucher scheme citywide after successful trial in seven boroughs, citing waste reduction and economic benefits.
A Londoner was fined £500 for dropping a cigarette butt, with enforcement officers preventing retrieval. Fines vary wildly across boroughs, raising fairness concerns amid new government guidance.
Australia's recycling rate lags at 44%, while Japan and Germany achieve over 69% with advanced sorting systems. As Victoria adopts four bins, experts debate if more streams truly boost sustainability.
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Some Victorian councils are pushing back against a statewide mandate requiring four wheelie bins for household waste, citing high costs and low usage of the glass recycling service.
Australia is pioneering innovative recycling methods that convert household waste into valuable resources, reducing landfill and boosting sustainability efforts nationwide.
A reopened landfill in Fleetwood, Lancashire, has generated over 20,000 complaints due to a foul smell linked to hydrogen sulphide gas. Residents report illnesses, and locals demand permanent closure amid ongoing environmental and health concerns.
Londoners are increasingly turning to reuse and repair initiatives, reducing waste and fostering community connections through circular economy practices.
A father in Ealing, London, was fined £600 after council workers found an envelope with his address in communal bins, sparking outrage over the penalty and accusations of unfair treatment.
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Croydon faces a severe fly-tipping epidemic with over 50,000 incidents last year, costing £1 million annually. Residents report dumps reappearing within hours, calling for stronger enforcement and education.
Adrian Chiles explores the challenges of decluttering, from unwanted zinc guttering to landfill guilt, and shares insights from a professional organiser on finding homes for old items.
A new cartoon by Ben Jennings highlights the failures in England's recycling and bin collection systems, sparking debate on government policies and environmental impact.
Illegal waste dumping has become a booming criminal enterprise in the UK, with thousands of sites contaminating communities while underfunded regulators struggle to respond.
New Simpler Recycling legislation in England standardises household waste collections, mandates weekly food waste pickup, and aims to boost recycling rates from 44% to 65% by 2035.
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Residents in Havering are furious after a massive burning rubbish dump, causing health issues with over 100 fires since 2019, was excluded from a government clean-up scheme targeting illegal waste sites.
New research reveals over 6 million vapes discarded weekly in UK despite single-use ban, causing dangerous fires and straining recycling infrastructure.
Environment Agency head Philip Duffy criticizes the justice system for failing to deter illegal dumping, citing slow penalties and organized crime infiltration in the waste sector.
A parliamentary committee warns the Environment Agency lacks powers and intelligence to combat an 'out-of-control plague' of illegal waste dumping costing taxpayers £1bn annually.
A new report warns that large-scale illegal waste sites exceed the Environment Agency's powers, calling for deeper collaboration with police and local authorities to combat this growing environmental threat.
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