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Global e-waste management and the 'Fast Tech' crisis

18 clusters · 76 sources · last updated

Latest: Electronic waste recycling initiatives launched in Brazil

The management of electronic waste (e-waste) is characterized by environmental risks and economic potential. Globally, annual e-waste generation reached 62 million tons in 2022, an 82% increase since 2010, yet only 22.3%

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Water restrictions and drought in England

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: South West Water criticized for leakage failures amid Devon water crisis

Water companies in England have implemented hosepipe bans to manage drought conditions following a period of significantly low rainfall. Thames Water extended its restrictions into the autumn, affecting regions including

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UK and Ireland Bluetongue virus outbreak 2026

24 clusters · 49 sources · last updated

Latest: Bluetongue virus confirmed on over 500 farms in Wales

By late October 2026, the Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) outbreak has reached unprecedented levels across the British Isles. In Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed infections across

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Pig slaughtering CO2 stunning controversy

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Cooperl slaughterhouse faces criticism over CO2 pig stunning methods

Debate has intensified regarding the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) for stunning pigs in abattoirs. In the United Kingdom, the government has launched a consultation to phase out CO2 stunning in favor of more humane alterna

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UK agricultural harvest decline

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: England records worst cereal and oilseed harvest since 1984

The 2026 UK harvest has concluded with significantly reduced yields for several key crops, driven by extreme temperatures and limited rainfall. Early reports indicated that winter wheat yields were 11% below the five-yea

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Octopus population expansion in United Kingdom

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: United Kingdom octopus exports surge to 15 million euros

The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is undergoing a massive expansion across United Kingdom waters, spreading from the English coasts of Devon and Cornwall to Wales and Scotland. Researchers from the Marine Biological

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English whisky Geographical Indication status dispute

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Scotch Whisky Association appeals English Whisky GI approval

The English whisky sector has secured protected Geographical Indication (GI) status, a designation confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). This legal recognition establishes English w

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