Houston residents are on high alert as the discovery of multiple bodies in the city's bayous sparks fears of a potential serial killer operating in the area. Authorities confirm increased investigations while urging public vigilance.
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.
Nearly two decades after Hunter S. Thompson's apparent suicide, Colorado authorities are re-examining the circumstances surrounding the gonzo journalist's controversial death amid lingering questions from family and fans.
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.
Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by provincial police in Louiseville. The incident has sparked community outrage and calls for transparency.
A family celebration turned into a nightmare at a top London eatery as five guests, including a child, were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning. The incident is now under investigation by environmental health officers.
Exclusive: Defra quietly abandons pledge to publish 'environmental improvement plan' for England, raising fears of deregulation and weakened protections post-Brexit.
The Trump Organisation's Aberdeenshire golf course is under investigation by SEPA for reportedly exceeding sewage discharge limits, raising serious environmental concerns.
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.
Exclusive investigation into the mysterious disappearance of British woman Sarm Heslop from a catamaran in the US Virgin Islands. New revelations about missing CCTV footage and the boyfriend who won't talk.
A major police investigation is underway in Middlesbrough after a man's body was discovered in a residential flat. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Waverley Street, with the area cordoned off as forensic teams work to establish the circumstances.
A BBC Breakfast editor has been exonerated after an internal investigation into the editing of a PM Sunak interview, which sparked accusations of censorship from viewers.
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.
The sailing boat used by climate campaigner Greta Thunberg for her transatlantic voyages has been severely damaged in a suspected arson attack in the UK, with reports pointing to a drone-delivered incendiary device. Police are investigating the politicall
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner is under internal investigation by her own party over allegations surrounding her tax affairs and past council house sale. The probe, confirmed by leader Keir Starmer, follows scrutiny of her financial dealings.
Nevada authorities launch homicide investigation after 34-year-old Vadim Kruglov dies following altercation at Burning Man festival. Two suspects in custody as police appeal for witnesses.
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.
The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte
Exclusive: Scientists document unprecedented recovery of Northern California's kelp forests, offering hope for marine ecosystems battling climate change.
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.
A deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of a British journalist and indigenous expert in the Amazon rainforest, uncovering a web of crime, environmental destruction, and a desperate search for answers.
A major police investigation is underway after the grim discovery of a man's body inside a burnt-out vehicle on a central London street, with forensic teams scouring the scene for clues.
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.
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.
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.
A grim and perplexing discovery has been made on a secluded Scottish coastline, where over 50 separate piles of cremated human ashes have been found abandoned, sparking a major police investigation into this macabre environmental and ethical scandal.
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.
Strange, spherical objects made of tar and plastic are mysteriously washing up on Central Coast beaches, prompting an urgent investigation by environmental authorities. Locals are urged to avoid contact.
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.
The US Environmental Protection Agency is under fire for its handling of a pollution crisis in Ohio, sparking outrage among local communities and lawmakers.