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.
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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.
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.
Israel-Hamas Begin Indirect Gaza Peace Talks
In a significant diplomatic development, Israel and Hamas have commenced indirect negotiations through Qatari mediators, raising cautious optimism for potentially ending the devastating Gaza conflict that has persisted for months.
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.
UK's environmental justice under threat from convention exit
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 laws fail as Woodside project approved
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.
Government Scraps Key Environmental Targets in Policy U-Turn
Exclusive: Defra quietly abandons pledge to publish 'environmental improvement plan' for England, raising fears of deregulation and weakened protections post-Brexit.
Sewage Sleuths Expose Toxic Truth About UK River Crisis
An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.
Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals
A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.
Govt Ignored Road Runoff Law for 25 Years, Poisoning Rivers
A parliamentary committee hears that toxic chemicals from England's roads are poisoning rivers unchecked, with the government accused of a 'shocking dereliction of duty' for failing to implement a 25-year-old law.
California's Kelp Forests Stage Remarkable Comeback
Exclusive: Scientists document unprecedented recovery of Northern California's kelp forests, offering hope for marine ecosystems battling climate change.
Iowa's Agricultural Pollution Creates Water Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Iowa's agricultural runoff, mirroring UK environmental concerns, is creating a toxic tide of pollution, devastating waterways and posing serious public health risks.
Forestry Firm Slammed With Dozens of New Logging Charges
A major forestry corporation is embroiled in a significant legal battle, hit with a slew of new charges for alleged illegal logging practices. The case raises serious questions about environmental regulation and corporate accountability.
UK Farm Pollution Crisis: Rivers Devastated by Intensive Farming
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive pig and poultry farming has become the dominant source of pollution in Britain's countryside, devastating river ecosystems and overwhelming sewage systems.
Map reveals 1,300 US sites leaking toxic chemicals
A groundbreaking analysis reveals over 1,300 hazardous sites across the United States where toxic 'forever chemicals' are seeping into the ground, posing a severe contamination risk to water supplies and public health.
Beyond the Doom: Finding Joy in Nature's Story
A powerful new perspective on environmental storytelling urges us to look beyond narratives of loss and despair, celebrating the wonder, resilience, and sheer absurdity of nature that still exists all around us.
Nominate Britain's Climate Heroes for The Independent's 2025 List
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
Plastic pollution treaty talks end in failure
International negotiations for a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution have collapsed, leaving environmentalists frustrated as nations fail to reach consensus.
Plastics Treaty Collapses After Petrostates Block Deal
Despite high hopes, international talks on a global plastics treaty have failed due to opposition from oil-producing nations. Here’s why we must keep fighting for change.
Trump: I'd end Ukraine war in 24 hours if elected
Former US President Donald Trump boasts he could swiftly negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, but critics question his ties to Putin and commitment to Kyiv.
Starmer: Don't trust Putin or Trump
Labour leader Keir Starmer issues a bold warning against trusting Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump ahead of the US President's talks with the Russian leader.
Trump proposes Alaska meeting with Putin amid Ukraine war
Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly suggested inviting Vladimir Putin to Alaska for peace talks, sparking controversy amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Trump proposes Ukraine cede land to Russia
Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly suggested that Ukraine should give up some of its territory to Russia to end the war, a proposal that has drawn sharp criticism from Kyiv and Western allies.
Vance: Zelensky-Putin talks 'pointless'
US Senator JD Vance criticises potential Ukraine-Russia peace talks, calling them 'unproductive' and warns of risks to Western interests.
Zelenskyy welcomes European support for Ukraine peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised a statement from European leaders backing peace negotiations to end the war with Russia, as diplomatic efforts intensify.
Trump hints Putin could aid Ukraine peace talks, mentions Alaska
Former US President Donald Trump has hinted that Vladimir Putin could assist in peace talks over Ukraine, while sparking controversy with a cryptic comment about Alaska.
UN crisis talks over Israel's Gaza takeover plan
The United Nations holds emergency discussions as Israel's proposed military occupation of Gaza sparks global outrage. Will diplomacy prevail?
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