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.
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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.
Amazon Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Racist Work Environment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging Black and Hispanic workers faced systemic discrimination and retaliation at New York and Colorado facilities.
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.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health crisis
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, demanding radical algorithm changes and billions in compensation for youth mental health damage.
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.
California sues ExxonMobil over climate deception
In a landmark legal move, California sues ExxonMobil and other oil giants for allegedly deceiving the public about climate change risks and plastic pollution, seeking massive environmental damages.
Mississippi sues Drax over biomass plant pollution
Mississippi authorities launch unprecedented legal action against UK energy giant Drax, alleging dangerous air pollution violations at its wood pellet plants that threaten community health.
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.
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.
Art advisor Barbara Guggenheim sued over unpaid commissions
Prominent art advisor Barbara Guggenheim is being sued for over $400,000 by former business partners in a dramatic legal showdown that's rocking the elite art circles.
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.
Raptors sue Knicks in explosive NBA espionage case
The NBA faces a major scandal as the Toronto Raptors file a bombshell lawsuit alleging the New York Knicks orchestrated a corporate espionage scheme by hiring a former employee with thousands of confidential files.
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.
LeBron James sued by fan over autograph scandal
Basketball superstar LeBron James finds himself in legal hot water as a devoted fan files lawsuit claiming the Lakers icon deceived him over a signed jersey, raising questions about celebrity memorabilia authenticity.
Minister shot by ICE agents sues US government
A Chicago church minister shot by ICE agents during a controversial raid is taking the US government to court in a landmark First Amendment case that questions the boundaries of immigration enforcement.
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.
Thousands sue over river pollution crisis in landmark case
In one of the largest environmental lawsuits in UK history, thousands of citizens are taking legal action against authorities over severe pollution plaguing three major rivers, demanding urgent action to restore water quality.
Mark Sanchez Sues Colts Over Career-Ending Injury
Ex-New York Jets star Mark Sanchez launches legal action against Indianapolis Colts, alleging medical negligence caused his career-ending spinal injury during 2015 training camp.
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.
Paddington producers sue over explicit parody podcast
The beloved creators of Paddington Bear take legal action against controversial 'Paddington Too' podcast featuring explicit content and royal appearances
Patagonia's Amazing Transformation: Desert to Wetlands
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.
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