Forever chemical found at “really high” levels in blood of Lancashire residents
A banned forever chemical still in the ground Thornton-Cleveleys residents, in Lancashire, have undergone blood tests with results finding “really high levels” of a cancer-causing forever chemical in dozens of those tested. The village residents live near a chemical factory, and could be at risk of serious health conditions. The substance, PFOA, is a type […]
4 days ago
Burnham orders clean-up of England’s worst illegal waste dumps
Illegal waste dumpers are facing a major new crackdown The government has announced that taxpayer money will be used to clear three of England’s worst illegal waste site dumps. Power Station Road on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent; Aymer Close in Runnymede, Surrey; and Midland Road in Bradford, West Yorkshire hold 22,000 tonnes of rubbish […]
1 month ago
England drought spreads to 45 million as fifth heatwave looms
Drought crisis grows across England The England drought has widened dramatically, with officials confirming on Monday that 71.3 per cent of the country now meets drought criteria just as a fifth heatwave of the summer prepares to push temperatures towards 36C. The National Drought Group said the East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East […]
1 month ago