Wessex Water Executives Got £50k Extra Amid Bonus Ban
Wessex Water's CEO and CFO received £50,000 in undisclosed payments from a parent company in a year they were banned from bonuses due to pollution. Read the full investigation.
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Exhaust pipe position key to cutting UK roadside pollution
New research shows where a car's exhaust is placed dramatically impacts air quality for pedestrians. Simple design changes could significantly reduce what we breathe.
Rhine Dumps 4,7K Tonnes of Litter in Sea Yearly
Shocking research reveals the Rhine carries thousands of tonnes of toxic waste to the North Sea each year. Discover the findings and the citizen scientists helping to tackle the crisis.
Study: Halve flight emissions without cutting journeys
New analysis reveals ditching premium seats, maximising occupancy and using efficient aircraft could slash aviation's climate impact by 50-75%. Find out how.
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.
Cartoonist Jason White on Plastic Pollution in Food Chain
A powerful new cartoon by Jason White illustrates the shocking journey of microplastics from waste to our dinner plates. See the artwork and learn what we must do to stop this environmental crisis.
UK Welcomes 2026 with Spectacular New Year Displays
London and Edinburgh welcomed 2026 with stunning fireworks. Over 100,000 watched the Thames display, while Edinburgh's Hogmanay returned with a bang. See the highlights.
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.
Bushfires Destroy 30-Year Family Camping Sanctuary in Victoria
Author Kate Mildenhall recounts three decades of summers at a beloved Victorian campsite, a tradition shattered by the devastating 2020 bushfires. A poignant story of memory, loss, and hope for return.
Sydney Hobart 2025: Min River Wins After Penalty
Min River, skippered by Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison, clinches Sydney to Hobart handicap honours after initial winner BNC receives a time penalty for a sail rules breach. A historic win for double-handed sailing.
California snowpack boosted by December storms
Heavy December storms have increased California's vital snowpack to 71% of average, offering hope for water supplies. Officials warn the season is still young. Read the latest analysis.
Critically Endangered Salmon Spotted in NW England Rivers
Young Atlantic salmon, a species critically endangered in Britain, have been found in three north-west rivers for the first time since 2015, signalling a major environmental recovery. Read about the discovery and the ongoing threats.
Munich's Eisbach River Wave Removed by Authorities
Munich's famous Eisbach river surfing wave has been flattened again after authorities removed a makeshift beam installed by activists. The iconic spot in Englischer Garten is now silent.
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.
Southern California cleans up after historic Christmas storms
Southern California faces a massive clean-up after its wettest Christmas in history, causing hundreds of crashes and mudslides. Read the latest on the emergency response and ongoing flood risks.
California Floods: Homes Buried, Avalanche Risk Eases
California's brutal Christmas storms, the wettest in 54 years for LA, caused mudslides, flooding, and avalanche threats. See the latest on the damage and response.
Home Air Pollution Study Reveals Hidden Health Risks
New research reveals indoor air pollution in UK homes can be more harmful than outdoor air, posing serious health risks. Learn how to protect your household today.
Third death in Southern California atmospheric river storm
A deadly atmospheric river storm has claimed a third life in Southern California, causing severe flooding, mudslides, and widespread disruption. Governor Newsom declares a state of emergency.
Atmospheric River Causes Life-Threatening California Floods
A powerful atmospheric river storm has triggered severe flooding across California, forcing mass evacuations and a state of emergency. Get the latest on this extreme weather event.
California Emergency as Atmospheric River Storm Hits
Southern California faces its wettest Christmas in years with up to 8 inches of rain, prompting evacuation warnings and a state of emergency. Stay informed on the latest storm impacts.
Toddler killed in rare piranha attack in Brazil
A two-year-old girl died after a piranha attack in the Amazon. The tragic incident occurred after she fell through a hole in her family's floating home. Read the full story.
Canal embankment collapse swallows narrowboat in Whitchurch
Shocking footage captures a narrowboat falling into a huge sinkhole after a canal embankment collapsed in Shropshire. Three boats affected, 12 evacuated. No injuries reported.
Israel Strikes Lebanon Ahead of Hezbollah Disarmament Deadline
Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire. Tensions rise as a deadline for Lebanese state disarmament of the group approaches. Read the latest.
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.
Republicans aim to exempt polluters from PFAS cleanup
Republican lawmakers are pushing to exempt major polluters from paying for 'forever chemical' cleanups, a move environmental groups warn could cripple US pollution efforts. Read the full analysis.
Couple's Christmas saved after canal sinkhole strands boat
A couple left homeless after a sinkhole drained the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire have been overwhelmed with offers of help from the boating community, saving their Christmas. Read how kindness triumphed over disaster.
California Braces for Brutal Christmas Week Storms
One dead as flooding hits California. A powerful 'Pineapple Express' atmospheric river threatens more heavy rain and mudslides across the state during the Christmas holiday week.
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.
Man admits throwing kittens off London bridge
Andrew Shephard, 58, has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after drunkenly throwing three kittens into the River Thames from Twickenham Bridge. One kitten was saved.
Body found in search for missing Loughborough student
A body has been recovered from the River Soar in Leicestershire, believed to be missing robotics student Aryan Sharma, 20, who vanished in November. Police are supporting his family.
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