Stormont's failure to establish a promised independent Environmental Protection Agency leaves Northern Ireland as the only UK nation without dedicated environmental oversight, drawing fierce criticism from campaigners.
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
Two Just Stop Oil protesters ignored desperate pleas from horrified visitors before spraying Stonehenge with orange powder from fire extinguishers, a court hears in shocking details of the heritage site attack.
Anglian Water faces severe criticism after Environment Agency investigation reveals major environmental breaches in Lincolnshire, raising concerns about water company accountability.
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
Victoria's deputy premier calls for urgent zero-tolerance approach to crime as new statistics reveal alarming escalation in youth offences and public safety concerns across the state.
Former oil and gas lobbyist Douglas Troutman's nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency sparks fierce debate as Democrats question his fitness to regulate the industries he once represented.
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
Frustrated Oakland locals are adopting desperate measures against an unprecedented crime wave, leaving car windows down to avoid costly repairs as thieves smash vehicles regardless of contents.
A furious homeowner's digger rampage destroyed a protected riverbank in an extraordinary act of neighbourly revenge, causing catastrophic environmental damage and leaving authorities scrambling.
Australia's Labor government is fast-tracking landmark environmental reforms after securing crossbench support, despite controversy over dropping the climate trigger from new legislation.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how UK became Europe's fly-tipping capital with staggering 1.08 million incidents annually - costing taxpayers millions and creating environmental disaster zones.
Central Coast Council faces substantial penalty after pressure washing incident sends contaminated water into stormwater system, sparking environmental concerns and calls for better practices.
Climate activists vandalise Legal & General's Moorgate headquarters with red paint in dramatic protest against fossil fuel investments, sparking police investigation.
Exclusive: Environmental groups demand transparency as controversial planning reforms in New South Wales could fast-track new coal projects under streamlined housing legislation.
Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.
Remembering Sally Seymour, the visionary government official whose relentless drive reshaped Britain's approach to climate change and environmental protection during her remarkable 35-year career.
Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.
In a shocking display of environmental disregard, a man has been prosecuted for illegally setting fire to fly-tipped waste mere steps from a fully-functional recycling facility in St Helens.
Environmental campaigners launch legal action against government agencies over failure to protect River Wye from agricultural pollution and ecological decline.
Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.
A devastating act of vandalism has left Sydney's iconic Cronulla beachfront scarred after multiple mature trees were deliberately poisoned, sparking outrage and a council investigation.
In an extraordinary environmental success story, Argentina's Patagonian steppe has been miraculously restored to vibrant wetlands, reversing decades of desertification through innovative conservation efforts.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's environmental reforms face blistering criticism from Greens Senator Larissa Waters, who brands new legislation a catastrophic betrayal of election promises and environmental protection.
Environmental campaigners face a critical threat as the UK government considers abandoning the Aarhus Convention, a landmark agreement that guarantees public access to environmental justice and government accountability.
Australia's environmental protection framework faces unprecedented scrutiny after the controversial Woodside gas project receives approval, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current legislation.
Shocking new data reveals how Rio de Janeiro's urban violence is claiming exotic animal lives, with monkeys, toucans and sloths falling victim to stray bullets in the city's favelas.
A quiet UK town has been declared the nation's fly-tipping capital after being inundated with a staggering 15,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, including hazardous materials, creating a national scandal.
Exclusive: Defra quietly abandons pledge to publish 'environmental improvement plan' for England, raising fears of deregulation and weakened protections post-Brexit.
A ruthless fly-tipping gang that orchestrated a massive 500-tonne illegal dump, poisoning a village with toxic fumes, has been brought to justice. Read the full story of the environmental crime and the hefty penalties.