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River Irwell flowing past a sewage treatment works with visible industrial infrastructure along the riverbank

Raw Sewage Discharges in England: Nearly 300,000 Spills Despite Drought Conditions

Raw Sewage Discharges in England: Nearly 300,000 Spills Despite Drought Conditions Raw sewage was discharged into England’s rivers…

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Person vaping with an e-cigarette during the UK vape waste crisis

UK Vape Waste Still Exceeds 6 Million Devices a Week Despite Disposable Vape Ban

UK Vape Waste Still Exceeds 6 Million Devices a Week Despite Disposable Vape Ban More than 6 million…

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Israeli military aircraft flying towards Iran in Middle East conflict

US-Israel War on Iran Accelerates Global Carbon Emissions

US-Israel War on Iran Accelerates Global Carbon Emissions The ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran is not only a…

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Angus Fire factory site in Bentham, North Yorkshire, linked to PFAS contamination concerns

Bentham PFAS Pollution Crisis Exposes the Environmental Cost of Forever Chemicals

Toxic PFAS contamination in Bentham highlights a growing environmental emergency The discovery of alarming levels of PFAS in…

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Cat receiving spot-on flea treatment linked to river pollution concerns

Pet Flea Treatments Polluting Welsh Rivers and Threatening Wildlife

Toxic flea treatment chemicals found in rivers across Wales Scientists have found that toxic chemicals used in pet…

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Stanlow oil refinery linked to environmental pollution case in Cheshire

Cheshire Oil Refinery Admits Hundreds of Environmental Breaches

Cheshire Oil Refinery Admits Hundreds of Environmental Breaches A company operating an oil refinery in Cheshire has admitted…

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Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin swimming near the ocean surface in coastal waters, showing its distinctive hump-backed shape and pale colouring.

Toxic E-Waste Chemicals Found in Dolphins and Porpoises in the South China Sea

Toxic E-Waste Chemicals Found in Dolphins and Porpoises in the South China Sea Hazardous chemicals from discarded electronics…

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