Pollution incident kills fish and wildlife in Moray tributary
A pollution incident in Moray has killed fish and other wildlife in a tributary of the River Spey, with investigators working to identify the source of the spill.A chemical, thought to be caustic soda, is understood to have entered the Knockando burn in the last few days.The burn flows into the River Spey and the affected stretch is more than a mile long, or about 2km.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said it was investigating the incident and trying to establish both the source and the impact.Local fishery officials said salmon in the burn had been wiped out, while eels and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 15:31 LONDON
Russian Nuclear Threats Escalate After Ukrainian Strikes on Tuapse Oil Facilities
Ukrainian forces have carried out multiple strikes on oil facilities in Tuapse, a strategic Russian Black Sea port, prompting calls for nuclear retaliation from prominent Russian ultra-nationalists.The attacks, which occurred repeatedly in April 2026, have caused fires and environmental damage at the refinery and terminal in Tuapse.The facility is critical to Russia's energy infrastructure.Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev publicly advocated for nuclear strikes against western Ukraine in response to the attacks.He suggested issuing a 72-hour warning before targeting areas with nuclear weapons measured in trinitrotoluene equivalent, a reference to atomic bomb yields.Malofeyev's statements were shared by pro-war Russian frontline reporter Roman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 08:31 LONDON
UK's largest environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
A landmark legal case involving over 4,500 claimants has reached the High Court in London, accusing a major chicken producer and a water company of polluting the rivers Wye, Lugg, and Usk along the Welsh-English border.The claimants, who live or work near these rivers, have brought the case against Avara Foods and Welsh Water.They allege pollution caused by the spreading of chicken manure on farmland and sewage spills.The rivers have experienced green algae blooms, foul smells, and slime, which have affected local residents and businesses.The claim demands compensation and action to improve the rivers' conditions.This case is described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 02:31 LONDON
