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London judge rules BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster

A London judge has ruled BHP Group liable for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse in Brazil, a disaster that killed 19 and caused widespread environmental devastation. Explore the full story and implications.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Ancient Roman Tower Collapses Near Imperial Forums

A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed near the Imperial Forums, raising urgent questions about Italy's cultural heritage preservation. Emergency services are securing the area as investigations begin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation

Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.

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.

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.

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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