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.
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Ministers tell Environment Agency to wave through planning apps
Exclusive: Ministers have instructed the Environment Agency to fast-track planning applications, bypassing key pollution and wildlife safeguards, internal documents reveal.
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.
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.
Trump's Radical Plan: Dismantling US Federal Workforce
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to aggressively restructure the US government, purge federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fierce legal and political battles.
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.
Beyond the Doom: Finding Joy in Nature's Story
A powerful new perspective on environmental storytelling urges us to look beyond narratives of loss and despair, celebrating the wonder, resilience, and sheer absurdity of nature that still exists all around us.
Trump's Plan to Purge US Federal Workforce Revealed
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to dismantle the US civil service, purge thousands of federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis.
Nominate Britain's Climate Heroes for The Independent's 2025 List
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
EPA faces backlash over Ohio pollution crisis
The US Environmental Protection Agency is under fire for its handling of a pollution crisis in Ohio, sparking outrage among local communities and lawmakers.
EPA criticised over toxic waste cleanup delays
The US Environmental Protection Agency is under fire for failing to clean up hazardous waste sites in Utah and Colorado, leaving local communities at risk.
California water pollution linked to Trump-era policies
New reports reveal alarming pesticide contamination in California's water supply, linked to policies from the Trump administration. Experts warn of long-term health risks.
Uruguay's palms under threat from deadly weevil
Uruguay faces an environmental crisis as a destructive weevil threatens its iconic palm trees. Experts warn of devastating consequences if immediate action isn't taken.
Australia Faces Legal Risk Over Fossil Fuels Post-ICJ Ruling
Australia could be held legally accountable for its fossil fuel policies after a groundbreaking climate ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Experts warn of potential lawsuits if the country fails to align with global climate commitments.
Albanese govt's secret NSW logging plans exposed
Leaked documents expose the Albanese government's contingency plans to maintain native forest logging in NSW, even if legal challenges had succeeded.
UN court may sue UK over climate change failures
A UN court is considering legal action against Britain for failing to meet climate change commitments. Experts warn of severe consequences if the UK doesn’t act swiftly.
Climate activists arrested at Wells Fargo protest
Environmental campaigners were detained following a dramatic demonstration at Wells Fargo's London headquarters, demanding urgent action on fossil fuel funding.
Court: Climate inaction violates human rights
A groundbreaking European court decision has ruled that government failure to combat climate change breaches fundamental human rights, setting a historic legal precedent.
Labour banking plans spark crash fears
Labour's proposed banking deregulation has drawn sharp criticism, with experts warning it could lead to a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. Goldman Sachs and other major banks are under scrutiny.
EPA reaffirms climate change health threat
The US Environmental Protection Agency upholds its 2009 ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health, reinforcing climate action amid legal challenges.
Earth's fungal networks need urgent protection
Researchers warn that underground fungal networks, crucial for ecosystems, face unprecedented threats and require urgent conservation efforts.
Award-winning photo of dried-up Moroccan oasis
Award-winning photographer M'hammed Kilito captures the poignant beauty of a once-thriving oasis in Morocco, now dried up due to climate change.
Trump's Scottish golf course faces legal battle
Former US President Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf resort is embroiled in new controversy as Scottish ministers challenge its expansion plans, citing potential harm to protected sand dunes.
Tyre wear: UK's hidden microplastic pollution crisis
New research reveals that tyre wear is a major contributor to microplastic pollution, with alarming impacts on the environment and human health. Discover the unseen threat on our roads.
Post-Brexit Britain's toxic chemical timebomb
Labour and Tory governments have failed to protect the public from hazardous chemicals after Brexit, leaving UK safety standards lagging behind the EU.
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