All news on the topic: Environment
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Waste mafia rakes in millions as Britain’s shores drown in toxic rubbish
Criminal groups demand hundreds for waste removal, promising proper disposal – only to dump it wherever possible. Specialists state that fines do not deter them; instead, they consider these fines a "legitimate business expense."
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Map reveals councils reducing bin collections despite rising council tax
Around one in 10 councils across the UK are reducing one or more bin collection services, even though council tax is set to increase.
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Shippers are accused of contributing to forest destruction driven by the beef industry
Shippers are accused of contributing to forest destruction driven by the beef industry.
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Mass detentions in West Africa for illegal mining activities
A sweeping Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in West Africa has led to the arrest of 200 people and the seizure of substances worth $100,000.
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UK farmland contaminated by ’forever chemicals’ linked to cancers
Levels of PFAS chemicals found in sludge destined for British land would not be considered safe for allotments
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Italian police accused of forcing female activists to remove underwear and perform squats
Climate activists say they were subjected to degrading treatment during questioning in Brescia on Monday.
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Significant update on eco activist’s dirty protest in Rishi Sunak’s duck pond
An eco yob who staged a dirty protest in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s duck pond will face no further action, it has been confirmed.
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Colombia: Son of Cali cartel boss involved in shark fin trafficking to Hong Kong
This is the story of the largest seizure of its kind ever made in Colombian territory, where a shipment of more than 3,400 shark fins, intended to be trafficked to Hong Kong...
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Blood and Ore: Mexican cartel violence silences mining opponents
The abduction of a Mexican community activist who campaigned against an iron ore mine owned by New York-listed Ternium has shone a light on how local cartels benefit from the presence of mining companies in the region.
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Government suffers defeat in High Court over climate plans
The government has been defeated in court - for a second time - for not doing enough to meet its targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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Antarctic sea ice whipped into stunning shapes by strong wind in amazing image
The stunning photo was taken by Copernicus, part of the European Union's space programme that observes the Earth, and showed the impact of katabatic winds in the area
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'My street looks like a landfill site with rubbish everywhere - I've had enough'
Luke Horton says his street in Huddersfield stinks and although he has complained to Kirklees Council repeatedly, there are times refuse collectors can't access the road
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Watch moment mayor crushes dumped car with tank in warning to fly-tippers
Mayor Jacek Pauli crushed the tiny Peugeot 206 by rolling over it in a British-made Alvis light tank as he warned flytippers against dumping vehicles in the pristine Skarszewy forests in Poland
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Locals horrified at mountain of rubbish by holiday park as 'pile keeps growing'
The site, near Brynrefail in Gwynedd, Wales, is owned by Lyons Holiday Parks who took it over in summer 2022, which was shortly before the rubbish started appearing
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Seaweed 'spreading across Arctic Ocean due to climate change'
Seaweed is spreading across the Arctic Ocean due to climate change, with the extra sunlight boosting some marine life while others suffer from the additional exposure
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Anger as Britain’s ‘tallest’ magnolia tree is suddenly slashed to the ground
The plant, based in a suburb of Poole, Dorset was believed to be the UK's tallest magnolia tree and attracted tourists from all over the UK but it has been chopped down
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Boiling tap water 'can get rid of nearly all of harmful substance'
Researchers found that simply boiling and filtering tap water could reduce nearly 90 per cent. The plastics can cause metabolic disorders such as diabetes if not treated
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Southern Water fined just 0.117% of profits for pouring raw sewage into river
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE - Staff at Southern Water ignored an alarm going off for five hours, which lead to a raw sewage spill at Shawford Lake Stream at Waltham Chase, Hampshire, killing thousands of fish
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Future sports stadiums should be environmentally friendly, kids say
Eight in 10 try to be mindful about helping the planet in their daily lives - from recycling, to turning off the tap when brushing their teeth
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Posh village plagued by stench which is 'giving locals migraines'
Residents in the posh village of Muxton, Shropshire, claim the 'overpowering' pong has been plaguing their lives for weeks and left some suffering from severe migraines
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Birmingham, London, and Manchester are best UK cities for vegans, study finds
Nearly two-thirds of those in Birmingham are happy with the range of plant-based options available in local eateries, according to the research
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Most drivers say EV production still has a way to go before they would switch
Over three-quarters of older drivers feel electric vehicles are too expensive - while two-thirds of all motorists wrongly believe there are not enough charging stations around the UK
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Experts share 10 common household items you should never flush down your toilet
Putting items such as wet wipes, cotton buds, tissues and kitchen roll down the toilet is not recommended because the items can not break down in the same way toilet tissue does
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Meet the heroes vying to topple Britain's mountains of electrical waste
Retail giants like Amazon and Apple have been criticised for not taking enough action against electrical goods ending up in landfill so "fixperts" have waged a war
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Help reduce food waste with these clever hacks
From supermarkets to our homes, here’s how we can stop good food going in the bin
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