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.
Category : Search result: UK environmental regulations
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.
Dieselgate: UK Drivers Win Landmark Compensation Case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, British motorists deceived by diesel emissions scandals move closer to receiving compensation as courts rule manufacturers deliberately misled consumers about vehicle environmental performance.
Harrods drops iconic bags in London environmental crackdown
London's most exclusive stores including Harrods and Harvey Nichols are replacing their signature shopping bags with plain alternatives following a major new environmental crackdown by Westminster Council.
Wood Burner Health Crisis: Calls for UK Ban Grow
Exclusive investigation reveals how trendy wood-burning stoves are creating a silent health crisis across Britain, with experts demanding urgent government action.
Labour's nature policy: snails vs housing crisis
The Guardian's editorial challenges Labour's approach to environmental regulations, arguing that blaming wildlife protection for the housing shortage misses the real problem: Britain's broken housing model.
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.
US Supreme Court begins pivotal new term with major cases
The US Supreme Court begins a landmark term tackling explosive issues from abortion rights and gun laws to environmental regulations and digital privacy in what promises to be a defining session for American jurisprudence.
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.
Hollywood's bizarre war on leaf blowers
From A-list actors to studio executives, Hollywood is fighting a noisy war against gas-powered leaf blowers. Discover why this humble garden tool has become the unlikely symbol of environmental and social conflict in Los Angeles.
Badenoch vows to scrap Climate Change Act
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch announces controversial plan to repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act, sparking environmental concerns and business uncertainty ahead of Conservative leadership contest.
San Francisco's wood-fired grill ban sparks major controversy
San Francisco officials face backlash after proposing restrictions on wood-fired grills and stoves in latest environmental measure, leaving residents and restaurateurs fuming over culinary freedom.
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.
Trump's coal industry pledge sparks environmental concerns
Former President Donald Trump makes sweeping promises to revitalise America's coal industry while facing criticism from environmental groups and climate activists.
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.
UK scraps EU nature rules in post-Brexit power move
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch axes 'burdensome' EU biodiversity regulations, sparking fury from environmental groups who warn of nature protection rollbacks.
UK's Marine Sanctuaries Ravaged by Bottom Trawling
Exclusive investigation reveals how destructive bottom trawling fleets are operating with impunity in Britain's protected marine zones, demolishing seabed ecosystems and undermining conservation efforts.
HSE Faces Legal Action Over Post-Brexit Chemical Rules
The Health and Safety Executive is under fire for allegedly weakening toxic chemical controls, putting public health and the environment at risk. Legal proceedings have been initiated by environmental law firm ClientEarth.
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.
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