Illegal mercury mining in Mexico surges as gold demand fuels contamination in Sierra Gorda
Soaring gold prices have driven a 'mercury boom' in central Mexico, poisoning miners, their communities and sending supplies to illegal Amazon gold operations
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Four German holidaymakers rescued after being cut off by incoming tide at Lyme Regis
Coastguard and RNLI crews escorted the walkers to safety; authorities urged people to check tide times as coastal hazards grow
Tornadoes Rip Through Southeastern Utah, Destroy Homes on Navajo Nation; No Injuries Reported
Two twisters touched down near Montezuma Creek Saturday afternoon, flattening at least three houses and leaving pets and livestock unaccounted for
High Seas Treaty Poised to Take Effect as Nations Prepare Ratifications at U.N. General Assembly
An international agreement that would enable protected areas and stronger management of waters beyond national jurisdiction is expected to reach the 60-ratification threshold during the week of Sept. 22–26.
Man killed by falling tree branch as 78mph winds prompt UK-wide yellow warning
Strong gusts topple trees, disrupt transport and leave hundreds without power as Met Office warns of coastal gales
Rusting World War II munitions are poisoning the Baltic Sea as Germany begins cleanup
German pilot project recovers decades-old shells off Boltenhagen amid concerns over TNT compounds leaching into marine life
Yellow wind warning as storm batters Wales, causing flooding and power cuts
Met Office issues warning across all of Wales until 18:00 BST as gusts up to 66 mph, bridge closures and flood alerts disrupt travel and utilities
Strong winds sweep southern UK as Met Office issues yellow warning — but the system is not a named storm
Gusts of up to 78 mph recorded and travel disruption reported as forecasters say the low-pressure system falls short of criteria for a named storm
Gales of up to 78 mph force park and transport closures as Met Office issues UK-wide yellow warning
Bridges, zoos and rail services suspended across England and Wales as strong southwesterly winds bring travel disruption and localized power cuts