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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure

French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.

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.

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.

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.

G'aim'e Time Crisis Lightgun Review: Arcade Revival

Hands-on review of the G'aim'e Time Crisis lightgun console bringing Namco classics to modern TVs. Discover how this Kickstarter project recreates arcade magic with authentic hardware and gameplay.

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.

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