Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members
In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.
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Epping Forest crisis: Lammy warns of environmental damage
Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy warns of catastrophic damage to Epping Forest's ancient ecosystem as thousands flock to sunbathe, raising urgent questions about environmental protection in Britain's green spaces.
Texas Chemical Crisis: EPA Fails Vulnerable Communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.
Remembering Joanna Macy: Eco-Philosopher & Activist
A tribute to the pioneering deep ecologist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy, whose revolutionary 'Work That Reconnects' inspired millions to transform despair into ecological action.
England's water crisis: sewage pollution hits record high
New data reveals England's water quality has reached its lowest point on record, with sewage pollution incidents soaring and environmental standards collapsing across the board.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Labor's environment laws face collapse as Coalition withdraws support
The Australian government's landmark environmental law reforms risk failure after the Coalition withdrew support, claiming the legislation would strangle economic development and investment across the nation.
Greens: Labor's Nature Law Revamp Worse Than Status Quo
The Australian Greens have launched a scathing attack on Labor's proposed environmental reforms, warning they could worsen the extinction crisis while ignoring climate impacts of major fossil fuel projects.
Wood burning complaints yield just one prosecution in England
Exclusive investigation reveals England's wood burning enforcement crisis as thousands of smoke complaints yield only a single prosecution in a year, raising health and regulatory concerns.
Environment Agency fined for water monitoring failures
The Environment Agency faces unprecedented fines after investigation reveals systemic failures in monitoring water companies across Cumbria and Northumbria.
NI environmental watchdog plan halted despite promises
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.
NI Environmental Governance Failing Across Multiple Fronts
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
GCSE and A-Level English reforms target literacy gap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
Water company condemned over serious pollution incident
Anglian Water faces severe criticism after Environment Agency investigation reveals major environmental breaches in Lincolnshire, raising concerns about water company accountability.
Environmental groups launch major campaign against Planning Bill
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
Oil lobbyist nominated to lead EPA in controversial move
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.
Philadelphia Police Shakeup After Misconduct Scandal
Major reforms announced for Philadelphia Police Department after internal investigation reveals systemic failures and officer misconduct, prompting community outrage.
How our tech addiction is destroying the planet
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
Trump sued over solar programme cancellation bid
Former President Donald Trump confronts fresh legal action as environmental groups challenge his administration's attempt to terminate a crucial solar power initiative, setting up a major climate policy showdown.
Greece approves controversial 13-hour work day law
Greece's parliament has passed a contentious labour reform allowing 13-hour work days and 6-day weeks, sparking fierce debate about workers' protections versus economic growth.
Labor rushes environmental laws after climate trigger axed
Australia's Labor government is fast-tracking landmark environmental reforms after securing crossbench support, despite controversy over dropping the climate trigger from new legislation.
Greece strike: Workers protest labour law reforms
Greece faces major disruption as workers across multiple sectors stage a 24-hour strike protesting new employment legislation that critics claim dismantles worker protections.
Labour's planning bill threatens England's nature
The Labour government's controversial planning reforms threaten to concrete over England's countryside while failing to deliver genuinely affordable housing. Exclusive analysis reveals the environmental cost of rushed development.
Council fined £15k for pressure washing pollution breach
Central Coast Council faces substantial penalty after pressure washing incident sends contaminated water into stormwater system, sparking environmental concerns and calls for better practices.
NSW housing law overhaul risks coalmine approvals surge
Exclusive: Environmental groups demand transparency as controversial planning reforms in New South Wales could fast-track new coal projects under streamlined housing legislation.
Sally Seymour: Environmental policy pioneer dies at 62
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.
River Wye faces legal action over pollution crisis
Environmental campaigners launch legal action against government agencies over failure to protect River Wye from agricultural pollution and ecological decline.
Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye
Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.
Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing
The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.
Bonaire sues Netherlands in landmark climate case
In an unprecedented legal move, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is suing the Netherlands government for failing to protect its residents from climate change impacts, marking a historic moment in environmental justice.
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