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.
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M25 crash sparks 90-minute delays, 11-mile queues
Severe M25 traffic chaos after a crash near Upminster causes 11-mile tailbacks and 90-minute delays. Get the latest travel updates here.
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.
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.
Oxford Street plans labelled 'dangerous' and 'unworkable'
Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans face backlash as residents warn of 'catastrophic' traffic diversions. Have your say in the consultation running until January 16.
Driver arrested after fatal Old Kent Road collision
A 32-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Old Kent Road, Bermondsey. The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. Major traffic disruptions continue.
Serious crash shuts Old Kent Road in Bermondsey
A serious collision has closed a section of Old Kent Road in Bermondsey, causing major traffic disruption. Police and forensics are on the scene. Get the latest updates.
M4 closed after lorry's hay bale load catches fire
A major HGV fire involving a hay bale load has closed the M4 westbound, causing severe delays. Discover the dramatic footage and the latest traffic updates here.
Regent Street car-free festive day on 6 December
London's Regent Street transforms into a pedestrianised festive playground on Saturday 6 December with vintage buses, live entertainment, and exclusive shopping offers. Discover the full schedule and plan your visit.
Hackney LTN petition forces council debate
Over 1,500 residents petition Hackney Council to reopen roads closed by Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, as data questions their environmental impact. Discover the local divide.
13 crashes at dangerous junction in 6 weeks
A Staffordshire crossroads dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous recorded 13 accidents in just six weeks, prompting £25,000 safety improvements after residents feared fatalities.
South London road safety petition after hump removal
Over 600 Bromley residents demand traffic calming measures after speed humps were removed from Hawes Lane near three schools. Campaigners report dangerous speeding on the resurfaced road.
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.
M4 closed overnight after collision and oil spill
The M4 eastbound is closed overnight for emergency resurfacing following a serious collision and oil spillage. A casualty was hospitalised. Diversions are in place.
London traffic scheme causes 'deep division' in community
A bitter feud over experimental traffic measures in Queen's Park has divided residents, with a 1,251-signature petition demanding cancellation. Discover the community conflict.
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.
Woman dies after Islington lorry crash on Hornsey Rise
A woman in her 50s has died after being hit by a lorry in Islington. The fatal collision occurred on Hornsey Rise, prompting a major emergency response.
Woman critical after bus collision in Greenwich
A woman in her 30s remains in life-threatening condition after being struck by a bus near Greenwich IKEA. Police seek witnesses as road closures continue. Call 101 with information.
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.
Dartford Crossing tunnel closure causes 40-minute delays
Major traffic chaos on the M25 as the Dartford Crossing's East Tunnel closes for emergency repairs. Drivers face 40-minute delays and long tailbacks. Follow our live updates.
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.
Five young adults die in Co Louth car crash
Tragedy strikes as five people in their early twenties die in a two-vehicle collision in County Louth. Three others injured in what police describe as 'shocking and devastating' crash.
Five killed in County Louth road collision
Tragic car crash near Dundalk claims five young lives, leaving three injured. Gardaí appeal for witnesses as nation mourns devastating road traffic incident.
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