A study shows that cigarette butts dominate global waste: "They are small chemical bombs that then return in the food chain of humans"
A scientific study has found that cigarette butts are the most commonly discarded waste, with around 4.5 trillion butts improperly disposed of each year worldwide.
Whistleblower in UKβs Erin Brockovich poisoned water scandal breaks silence after angry reaction to Channel 4 drama
Whistleblower Robert Forrester speaks out about the UK's toxic water scandal after the release of a Channel 4 drama, 'Dirty Business', highlighting the negligence of water companies in dumping untreated sewage.
Once toxic 'Chemical Beach' now a famous UK spot for treasure hunters
A once-contaminated beach in the UK, known for its hazardous waste, is now a sought-after location for treasure hunters seeking polished Victorian glass artifacts.
Who killed Cefin in Under Salt Marsh as finale airs? Sky drama ending explained
The finale of the Sky crime drama 'Under Salt Marsh' reveals that young pupil Cefin Hill was killed by Mac Jones after he uncovered illegal toxic waste dumping.
Washington is looking for 'volunteers' to host its nuclear waste forever
The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, is accelerating plans to build a new generation of small nuclear reactors while facing the challenge of where to store growing amounts of highly toxic nuclear waste.
Albania: Twenty arrests in the investigation of hazardous waste trafficking
An investigation by the Durres prosecutor's office has led to twenty arrests related to the trafficking of 2,800 tons of toxic waste from a steel mill.
Albania Toxic Waste Scandal: 33 Officials and Business Leaders Arrested Over Smuggling of Dangerous Waste
Albania is shaken by a vast environmental crime scandal involving 102 containers of toxic industrial waste, leading to the arrest of 33 high-ranking officials, customs workers, and business leaders suspected of attempting to conceal and illegally export hazardous substances.
Albania: Arrest warrants issued for 33 suspects in toxic waste trafficking
Albanian authorities have issued arrest warrants for 33 individuals suspected of trafficking toxic waste that departed from Albania destined for Thailand in July 2024.
Hidden threat lurking from a mysterious military base discovered deep below Greenland's ice cover
Scientists are warning of a serious ecological risk from the abandoned U.S. military base Camp Century, known as the 'city under the ice', which was inadvertently rediscovered by NASA's radar in 2024 beneath Greenland's ice sheet, as melting ice due to climate change threatens to release toxic waste into the environment.
Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Research reveals that thousands of tonnes of toxic litter, including heavy metals and microplastics, are dumped into the North Sea via the Rhine annually, posing risks to both the environment and human health.
Hundreds of Detroit home demolition sites may have been filled with toxic dirt
Many home demolition sites in Detroit have been potentially backfilled with hazardous construction debris, posing a significant public health risk to local neighborhoods.
Regional Cases 2025 on iROZHLAS: Exposed Pipes, Ban on Crop Tops and Parcels with Toxic Waste
The article discusses various regional issues expected in 2025, including exposed pipes, a ban on crop tops, and areas contaminated with toxic waste.