A controversial private island in San Francisco Bay, purchased for $3.8m, is deemed an ecological 'death trap' requiring major restoration. Discover the story behind the largest environmental fine ever issued.
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.
Planning a summer barbecue? Beware of smoke nuisance complaints that could see you facing hefty penalties under environmental protection laws.
The Biden administration imposes strict new pollution limits on liquefied natural gas terminals, targeting harmful emissions that disproportionately affect local communities.
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.
Controversial reforms to Australia's EPBC Act grant unprecedented powers to fossil fuel projects and water resource management, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups and scientists.
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.
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.
UK households face unexpected penalties for improper coffee disposal. Discover the environmental regulations that could see you fined for what goes down your sink.
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.
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.
A tribute to the pioneering deep ecologist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy, whose revolutionary 'Work That Reconnects' inspired millions to transform despair into ecological action.
New data reveals England's water quality has reached its lowest point on record, with sewage pollution incidents soaring and environmental standards collapsing across the board.
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
A London council faces backlash after issuing a £150 penalty to a commuter who briefly left his car to buy coffee, raising questions about parking enforcement fairness.
A Westminster resident received a shocking £150 penalty for disposing of coffee down a street drain as councils intensify enforcement against environmental violations.
A London woman faces a hefty £150 penalty from council officials who spotted her disposing of coffee grounds down a drain in what critics call an extreme example of jobsworth enforcement.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals England's wood burning enforcement crisis as thousands of smoke complaints yield only a single prosecution in a year, raising health and regulatory concerns.
The Environment Agency faces unprecedented fines after investigation reveals systemic failures in monitoring water companies across Cumbria and Northumbria.
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.
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
Anglian Water faces severe criticism after Environment Agency investigation reveals major environmental breaches in Lincolnshire, raising concerns about water company accountability.
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
Former oil and gas lobbyist Douglas Troutman's nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency sparks fierce debate as Democrats question his fitness to regulate the industries he once represented.
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
A Birmingham resident faces a hefty £500 penalty from the council after taking matters into his own hands to clear fly-tipped waste from a communal alleyway, sparking debate about civic responsibility versus council regulations.
Australia's Labor government is fast-tracking landmark environmental reforms after securing crossbench support, despite controversy over dropping the climate trigger from new legislation.
Central Coast Council faces substantial penalty after pressure washing incident sends contaminated water into stormwater system, sparking environmental concerns and calls for better practices.