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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Tea bags release billions of microplastics into your brew
Groundbreaking research exposes alarming levels of microplastic contamination in popular tea brands, with some bags releasing over 3 billion particles into your daily brew.
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.
Sydney beach crisis: Among Australia's most polluted
New research reveals a beloved Sydney beach has been ranked among Australia's most polluted swimming locations, raising serious health concerns for swimmers and prompting urgent environmental action.
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.
EPA uncovers illegal herb farm in New York warehouse
US environmental authorities discover sophisticated indoor farm growing illegal Italian herbs in New York, raising questions about food safety and agricultural smuggling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California bans 'forever chemicals' in sweeping new law
California takes historic action against toxic PFAS chemicals with sweeping new legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, targeting everything from food packaging to cosmetics.
Baby death warning over common car seat mistake
A grieving father shares heartbreaking story of his infant son's death to prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedy with common car seat error.
MG5 Electric Car Safety Alert: Critical Fault Found
MG Motor issues urgent safety warning for MG5 electric estate models after discovery of critical power system fault that could cause sudden breakdowns. Owners advised to contact dealers immediately.
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.
Cyclist threatens to stab mum with toddler in pram
A mother pushing her toddler in a pram was horrifically threatened with being stabbed by an aggressive cyclist during a road rage incident in West London, with the entire confrontation captured on shocking video.
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.
Girl, 12, killed by falling tree branch in park tragedy
A family day out turned to tragedy when a 12-year-old schoolgirl was fatally struck by a falling oak branch in a popular park, prompting urgent safety reviews.
Widow: Husband's workplace death was 'avoidable'
Exclusive: A grieving widow speaks out after her husband was killed in a preventable work accident, with a coroner ruling serious safety failures contributed to his death.
Bottled Water Microplastics 100x Higher Than Thought
Groundbreaking research reveals bottled water contains dramatically higher levels of microplastics than estimated, raising urgent health concerns about invisible plastic pollution invading our bodies.
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.
Albanese's environmental laws branded 'unforgivable failure'
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.
FA safety crisis after coach's death at Wingate & Finchley
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking safety failures following the death of 19-year-old Billy Vigar during a youth match, raising serious questions about grassroots football oversight.
Student dies trapped in burning Tesla Cybertruck
Exclusive investigation reveals the horrifying final moments of a university student who became trapped inside a burning Tesla Cybertruck, raising urgent safety questions about the controversial electric vehicle's emergency systems and door mechanisms.
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