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McCartney's Highland Eco-Home Plan Sparks 3-Year Row

Stella McCartney's plans for a £5m sustainable home on Scotland's Commando Rock face fierce opposition over environmental impact, with the application stalled for nearly three years. Read the full story.

Celebrity Traitors poppy controversy engulfs BBC

The BBC finds itself embroiled in Remembrance Day controversy as Celebrity Traitors contestants Charlotte Church and Ruth Codd face criticism for their poppy stance, igniting debates about patriotism and personal choice.

Shein Paris store opening erupts in protests

Shein's new Paris flagship store faced dramatic protests as demonstrators condemned the fast fashion giant's environmental and labour practices, leading to physical confrontations and ejections.

Spotify Boycott: Users Protest ICE Ads in Climate Content

Spotify users are mobilising a widespread boycott campaign after the streaming giant displayed advertisements for ICE cars during climate-focused content, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and corporate greenwashing.

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.

Muslim students suspended over controversial kidnapping skit

A group of Muslim students at a prestigious American performing arts school has been suspended following a controversial theatrical performance about kidnapping, igniting debates about artistic freedom and cultural sensitivity in education.

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.

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.

Liverpool's VAR equaliser sparks Man Utd fury

Manchester United were left fuming after Liverpool's second-half equaliser stood despite a potential foul in the buildup, with VAR at the centre of another Premier League controversy.

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