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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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Polluted river with chemical contamination from PFAS runoff flowing through a natural landscape

UK to Increase Testing for “Forever Chemicals” (PFAS) Amid Health and Environmental Concerns

UK to Increase Testing for “Forever Chemicals” (PFAS) Amid Health and Environmental Concerns A National Plan to Tackle…

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Conventionally grown apples on display in a European supermarket amid concerns over pesticide residues.

Toxic “Pesticide Cocktails” Found in Apples Sold Across Europe

Toxic “Pesticide Cocktails” Found in Apples Sold Across Europe Environmental groups are raising serious concerns after laboratory tests…

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River polluted by sewage and farm runoff impacting freshwater wildlife

New Water Pollution Rules to Protect Rivers and Support Sustainable Farming

New Water Pollution Rules to Protect Rivers and Support Sustainable Farming New, clearer regulations proposed last month aim…

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