Britain Bottom of Global Nature Connection Ranking
Groundbreaking research reveals Britain sits at the bottom of a global ranking measuring people's connection to nature, with serious implications for wellbeing and environmental action.
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Australia's nature law deadlock costs economy and environment
Australia's stalled environmental reforms are creating economic uncertainty while failing to protect the natural heritage future generations will inherit. Experts warn that continued political stalemate comes with a heavy price tag.
Trump's Climate War: Bill Gates Sounds Alarm
Former President Donald Trump's pledge to dismantle climate initiatives sparks concern from billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, who warns of devastating global consequences if environmental progress is reversed.
Matt Kean rebukes Coalition's environment laws
Exclusive: Former Liberal minister breaks ranks to condemn his own party's proposed environmental legislation, warning it threatens Australia's natural heritage and represents a major step backwards for conservation.
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.
Environment Agency: UK government failing on climate crisis
Environment Agency chair Alan Lovell delivers sobering testimony to Lords committee, revealing government inaction on climate adaptation and funding shortfalls threatening UK's environmental resilience.
Australia's Wildlife at Risk in Political Clash
As the Australian coalition government unveils controversial environmental policies, pressure mounts on Labor to prove its commitment to protecting the nation's unique wildlife and natural heritage.
Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
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.
Petrobras abandons Amazon oil exploration plans
Brazil's state oil giant Petrobras has dramatically halted controversial drilling plans near the Amazon River mouth, marking a significant victory for environmental campaigners ahead of COP30 climate talks.
Starmer confirms COP30 attendance in Brazil
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Belém, Brazil for COP30, reinforcing Britain's commitment to global climate leadership and international cooperation.
Dead fish and toxic foam plague Norfolk's River Thet
A major pollution incident has struck the River Thet in Norfolk, killing hundreds of fish and coating the waterway in mysterious white foam as authorities launch urgent investigation.
Newsom vetoes PFAS ban, industry wins
Governor Gavin Newsom rejects landmark legislation to ban 'forever chemicals' from thousands of consumer products, sparking outrage from health advocates who warn of dire consequences for public health and the environment.
Trump threatens nations before shipping emissions vote
Former US President Donald Trump issues stark warning to developing countries as crucial International Maritime Organization vote on shipping emissions approaches, raising fears of climate policy reversal.
Labour pledges new nature agency and 'English Forest'
Labour announces ambitious plan to establish 'English Forest' and restore natural habitats through new public body, positioning environment at heart of political agenda.
UK plastic waste exports surge 84% to developing nations
Shocking new data reveals Britain is dramatically increasing plastic waste shipments to poorer countries, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns about recycling accountability.
Tories pledge to scrap 'failed' climate targets
The Conservative Party vows to dismantle current climate commitments, branding them as unrealistic and economically damaging. This comprehensive analysis examines what their proposed environmental policy shift means for Britain's net-zero future.
May challenges Badenoch over Climate Act concerns
Exclusive: Theresa May challenges Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch over reported plans to weaken UK's Climate Change Act, exposing Tory divisions on net zero commitments ahead of general election.
City clears toxic smog in dramatic pollution turnaround
A groundbreaking urban experiment successfully clears dangerous air pollution levels that had plagued residents for years, offering hope for smog-choked cities worldwide.
Badenoch's climate act repeal vow sparks Tory fury
Senior Conservatives express alarm as leadership frontrunner Badenoch pledges to repeal landmark environmental legislation, threatening UK's climate commitments and party unity.
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.
UK Food System Failing Health and Environment: UKRI Report
A damning UK Research and Innovation report exposes how Britain's broken food system is fuelling a diet-related health crisis and environmental damage. Discover the urgent need for transformation.
6,000 Hours of Sewage Pollutes UK National Parks
Shocking new data reveals sewage was pumped into the rivers and lakes of Britain's most treasured national parks for thousands of hours last year, with the Lake District and Snowdonia among the worst hit.
Landmark Climate Report Warns Every Australian at Risk
A major new climate report reveals the profound and immediate threats climate change poses to every Australian, from the economy to health. The government issues a stark warning and calls for urgent national action.
UK's Largest Lake Becomes Ecological Disaster Zone
Lough Neagh, the UK's largest freshwater lake, is facing an unprecedented ecological collapse due to algal blooms, pollution, and government inaction, threatening wildlife and local communities.
UK spends billions on fossil fuel subsidies despite climate vows
A damning new study exposes how the UK government is spending billions in taxpayer money to subsidise fossil fuels, undermining its own net-zero commitments and global climate leadership.
The Climate 100: UK's Top Environmental Leaders for 2024
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
England faces flood threat while still in drought, warn forecasters
The Environment Agency issues a stark warning as forecasts predict potential autumn floods while the country remains in a state of drought, creating a paradoxical and dangerous weather scenario.
Green Party's New Leader Aims to Galvanise the UK Left
Exclusive analysis: As the Green Party appoints a bold new co-leader, we examine their strategy to reshape the UK's political landscape, challenge Labour from the left, and turn environmental urgency into electoral success.
Politicians underestimate UK public support for climate action
Groundbreaking research exposes a critical misjudgment by UK politicians who significantly underestimate public appetite for bold climate action, creating a damaging 'perception gap' hindering effective policy.
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