Delta Flight 337 from Orlando to Detroit diverted to Charlotte, North Carolina, due to an unusual odour in the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely with 187 passengers and six crew members. Delta is investigating the cause of the smell, which has been reported on other flights recently.
Reservoir residents are suffering from persistent, unpleasant odours emanating from the Visy paper recycling plant. Despite the company's efforts and upgrades, the smell continues to affect quality of life, leading to calls for better zoning and potential relocation of the facility.
Residents of Reservoir, Australia, are complaining about persistent foul odours from the Visy paper recycling plant, affecting their quality of life and health. Despite Visy's efforts and EPA consultation, the problem remains, leading to calls for zoning reform and potential relocation of the plant.
A major criminal investigation is under way after approximately 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste was illegally dumped at Cave's Inn Pits, a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Shawell in Leicestershire. Environment Agency officers discovered the waste covered with soil across an area the size of a football pitch last week. The site, a former gravel works containing protected neutral marsh habitats, has been described as 'heartbreaking' by Natural England, which is collaborating on the investigation and mitigation efforts.
Hundreds of visitors gathered at London's Kew Gardens to witness the rare blooming of a titan arum, or 'corpse flower.' The plant, which emits a pungent odor to attract pollinators, is expected to remain in bloom for up to 48 hours.
Waste recycling company NuGrow will fight 11 environmental nuisance charges relating to its Swanbank food recycling plant in a two-week trial later this year.
