Four-Strike US Raid on Venezuelan Boat Sparks War Crime Row
US Senate intelligence chief reveals controversial military strike involved four separate attacks. Lawmakers clash over legality as video evidence scrutinised. Read the full investigation.
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Environmental Law Reforms Pass Parliament, No Price Rises
Labor's landmark environmental law reforms pass parliament after Greens deal. Government vows no power price increases while accelerating renewable projects and protecting nature.
Australia Passes Landmark Environmental Reforms
Australia's parliament passes landmark environmental laws, creating a federal EPA and streamlining project approvals. A balanced win for both business and conservation.
Final Canberra Sitting Week: Hanson Stunt Fallout
Live coverage of Canberra's final sitting week: Reaction to Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt, Senate environmental law battles, and funding for violence against women helpline. Follow our live blog.
US homeowners face £200 fines for gas leaf blowers
Massachusetts residents protest new upkeep law banning gas-powered leaf blowers with fines up to £200. Discover how this environmental policy divides communities.
Labour MPs told to vote down wildlife protection amendment
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife, a move criticised as 'cash to trash' by ecologists. Discover the implications for UK nature.
California's Midnight Light Ban: Dark Sky Law Explained
California implements groundbreaking legislation requiring non-essential businesses to turn off lights after midnight to combat light pollution and protect wildlife.
NYC's cash-for-whistleblowers truck scheme
New Yorkers are capitalising on a controversial environmental law that pays citizens to report idling commercial vehicles, creating a new wave of eco-whistleblowers and sparking debate about the programme's ethics and effectiveness.
Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes
Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.
Democrat Graham Platner wins Maine Senate seat in upset
Democratic newcomer Graham Platner defies expectations to claim Maine's Senate seat, dealing a significant blow to Republican ambitions and reshaping the political landscape ahead of key legislative battles.
Senate blocks protection for northern spotted owls
In a controversial move, the US Senate has voted to prevent federal agencies from protecting the threatened northern spotted owl, sparking outrage among conservation groups and raising concerns about the future of this iconic species.
Trump demands end to Senate filibuster
Former President Donald Trump demands elimination of Senate filibuster, calling it 'death wish' for Republicans as internal party tensions escalate over legislative strategy.
US States Resist Trump's Climate Policy Assault
US states and cities are mounting a formidable defence against Donald Trump's planned assault on climate policies, vowing to protect environmental regulations through legal battles and local action.
US imposes strict pollution limits on LNG terminals
The Biden administration imposes strict new pollution limits on liquefied natural gas terminals, targeting harmful emissions that disproportionately affect local communities.
Labor's environmental deal sparks internal party crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the internal turmoil within Australia's Labor Party as they strike a contentious environmental agreement that threatens to divide the government and alienate their core supporters.
Pakistani farmers sue German polluters over climate floods
In an unprecedented climate justice case, Pakistani farming communities are taking German corporations to court, seeking compensation for devastating flood losses linked to carbon emissions.
Australia's environmental laws spark outrage over fossil fuel powers
Controversial reforms to Australia's EPBC Act grant unprecedented powers to fossil fuel projects and water resource management, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups and scientists.
Australia's biodiversity crisis deepens despite laws
Australia's flagship environmental legislation is under fire as new analysis reveals alarming biodiversity decline despite conservation efforts. Experts warn urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible ecological damage.
Prince of Wales backs climate penguin Rio's Prince
The Prince of Wales joins forces with global celebrities including Shawn Mendes to support Rio's Prince, the rescued penguin turned climate ambassador, in a groundbreaking environmental initiative at a British museum.
California Sues Exxon Over Climate Deception
California launches unprecedented legal action against ExxonMobil, alleging the oil giant concealed climate risks for over 30 years while publicly sowing doubt about environmental science.
Pouring coffee down drain could lead to fines
UK households face unexpected penalties for improper coffee disposal. Discover the environmental regulations that could see you fined for what goes down your sink.
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.
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.
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