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More than 100 landfills in England may be leaching ‘highly hazardous’ waste

Inadequate record keeping means councils do not know whether former waste sites contain toxic substances

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025

All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday that “advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace”.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

I've just discovered blue laundry detergent is toxic to humans and the environment – this is the safer, plant-based alternative laundry experts recommend

I’ve switched to Ecover dye-free liquid detergent to knock unnecessary toxins out of my laundry cycle for good

Homes & Gardens · Apr 25, 2025

Only three people ever prosecuted for covering up England’s illegal sewage spills

Employees of water firms who obstruct investigations into spills could face jail under new rules that come into force on Friday

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

Nissan warns of £4bn loss as costs rise and Trump tariffs loom

Japanese carmaker blames worsening outlook on “competitive environment and deteriorating sales’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

One of my most minor complaints about Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition was a bug all along, and it's now been fixed in the JRPG's latest patch

The environment music was never meant to keep going back to the start after battles

GamesRadar · Apr 24, 2025

Planning bill would allow builders to ‘pay cash to trash’ nature, say UK experts

Exclusive: plan to let firms sidestep environmental laws by paying into nature levy would add cost and delay, says letter to MPs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

Traces of 'forever chemical' found in European wines, new study reveals

PFAS are called 'forever chemicals' because they don't naturally break down in the environment.

Euronews · Apr 23, 2025

Introduce ‘practical solutions’ to make rivers clean and safe, Lib Dems urge

Environment spokesperson Tim Farron called for a new ‘Blue Flag status’ for rivers and chalk streams as part of a package to improve water quality.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Who should I vote for? What are the key party policies in the Australian election?

Yes, this is Australia’s cost-of-living election – but where do the parties stand on energy, education and welfare? Here’s what’s on offer other than sugar hits to the hip pocket

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025