RAF Bases Found to Be Major Sources of Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contaminating UK Water
At RAF Benson in South Oxfordshire, PFOS and PFOA levels have been recorded at alarmingly high levels, reaching up to 7,700 nanograms per liter (ng/l)—well above the maximum allowable level of 100 ng/l for drinking water in England
Storm Darragh Unleashes Chaos: Red Weather Warning Issued Across Wales and South-West England
The red alert, the Met Office’s highest level of warning, is in effect from 03:00 to 11:00 GMT on Saturday. It covers western and southern parts of Wales as well as the Bristol Channel coast, with authorities bracing for significant impacts
Ambulance Response Delay Contributed to Death of Motorcyclist, Inquest Finds
During the inquest, Coroner Crispin Oliver was informed that Aaron Morris’s chance of survival could have been as high as 95% if he had received timely medical treatment. Expert testimony revealed that the delay significantly reduced his chances of survival
Over Half of London’s Low-Wage Workers Rely on Food Banks, New Study Reveals
The mental and physical health of these workers is also deteriorating, with over two-thirds indicating that their low wages are exacerbating anxiety levels. Furthermore, 66% reported that their quality of sleep has suffered, and 57% stated that their physical health has been adversely affected
Incinerating Household Waste: The UK’s Most Polluting Power Source
Nearly half of the waste produced in UK homes is now incinerated, leading to increasing levels of greenhouse gas emissions that scientists warn could spell disaster for the climate. Critics are calling for a ban on new incinerators as concerns mount over their environmental impact
