Pollution

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The laws around log burners that could land you with a criminal record

Live map shows areas of recent sewage spills in England.

Watch: Live map shows areas of recent sewage spills in England

Barrels though to contain tar or bitumen dumped during the 1920s at Nightingale Valley in Bristol.

House with 100-year-old toxic waste dump sells for £450k

Experts commented that it was 'remarkable' that neither of them had died in the powerful explosion.

Footage shows moment gas tank explodes and is catapulted into the air

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

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Water companies want to raise bills by 84% - as sewage spills continue

Video grab from heartbreaking footage showing 'waterfalls' of 3,000 bits of rubbish including drinks cans and Santa hats left by people on Mount Snowdon.

'Waterfall' of rubbish cascades down Mt Snowdon in heartbreaking video

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake.

Watch: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake

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Going Green: It is vital to vote and safeguard our future

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Going Green: Planning for extreme weather is essential

54 UK beaches issued with raw sewage alert - see full list

Water bills could increase by 40% next year

Households warned water bills could rise by 40% to £680 per year

Harrowing image of a donkey desperately scavenging for food

Heartbreaking footage shows impact of plastic pollution on animals

Mowing the lawn burns more calories than water aerobics, researchers found (photo: Adobe)

No Mow May movement explained - what is it about?
Plantlife's annual campaign is calling all garden owners and green space managers to stop mowing their lawns in May.
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Family playing at the seaside in winter, Instow, Devon, UK. (Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

England’s most polluted beaches revealed

The government has proposed a ban of plastic wet wipes in England

Government to ban plastic wet wipes in England

Log burners that release too much smoke could land English households a £300 fine and lead to a criminal record.

What are the new log burner rules which could lead to a £300 fine?

Stay within the law with our garden etiquette guide

You might not know you're breaking the law - seven garden crimes to avoid this s...

Clean air strategy: what you need to know about the UK's latest pollution policy

These are the most polluted places in Yorkshire

An annual report by the director of public health has been released, highlighting several areas, including smoking, obesity and sexual health, where the district does not compare well nationally. The report by Dr Andrew Furber is being released with the screening of short films by young people from the district.
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Pollution causing one in 20 premature deaths

Swans found covered in diesel by Wakefield canal