Woman fined $200 for pouring coffee down the drain in London; sparks debate on pollution laws
A west London woman was fined $200 for pouring leftover coffee into a street drain, sparking debate on environmental law awareness. Burcu Yesilyurt poured the small amount to avoid spilling it on a bus but was issued the penalty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. She advocates for clearer signage to inform the public about such regulations.