Environmental Law Reforms Pass Parliament, No Price Rises
Labor's landmark environmental law reforms pass parliament after Greens deal. Government vows no power price increases while accelerating renewable projects and protecting nature.
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Australia passes landmark environmental reforms
Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to its environmental protection laws, providing long-overdue safeguards for forests and biodiversity. Discover how this shapes our future.
Australia's New Nature Protection Laws After Labor-Greens Deal
Australia passes historic environmental reforms as Labor government secures deal with Greens. New independent watchdog and stronger conservation laws to protect biodiversity. Read the full analysis.
Australia Passes Landmark Environmental Reforms
Australia's parliament passes landmark environmental laws, creating a federal EPA and streamlining project approvals. A balanced win for both business and conservation.
Labor's nature laws risk collapse in parliament standoff
Anthony Albanese intervenes in last-ditch negotiations to save Labor's environmental reforms from collapse. Will the Greens accept the 11th-hour compromise?
Final Canberra Sitting Week: Hanson Stunt Fallout
Live coverage of Canberra's final sitting week: Reaction to Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt, Senate environmental law battles, and funding for violence against women helpline. Follow our live blog.
Greens warn on neo-Nazi threat and nature laws
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi discusses the fear from a neo-Nazi rally and criticises Labor's potential deal with the Coalition on nature laws. Read the full analysis.
US homeowners face £200 fines for gas leaf blowers
Massachusetts residents protest new upkeep law banning gas-powered leaf blowers with fines up to £200. Discover how this environmental policy divides communities.
MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth
A parliamentary committee challenges the government's 'lazy narrative', stating nature is essential for resilient communities, not an obstacle to housebuilding.
Labour MPs told to vote down wildlife protection amendment
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife, a move criticised as 'cash to trash' by ecologists. Discover the implications for UK nature.
Liberal Party net zero decision expected today
The Liberal party is set to announce its stance on net zero after a five-hour meeting. Plus, southern lights dazzle Australia and community groups rebel against nature law reforms.
California's Midnight Light Ban: Dark Sky Law Explained
California implements groundbreaking legislation requiring non-essential businesses to turn off lights after midnight to combat light pollution and protect wildlife.
NYC's cash-for-whistleblowers truck scheme
New Yorkers are capitalising on a controversial environmental law that pays citizens to report idling commercial vehicles, creating a new wave of eco-whistleblowers and sparking debate about the programme's ethics and effectiveness.
Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes
Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.
Starmer vows Hillsborough Law in Post Office scandal response
Labour leader pledges sweeping legal reforms to prevent state-sponsored injustices following Horizon IT scandal revelations, with new bill expected within first 100 days of government.
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.
Matt Kean rebukes Coalition's environment laws
Exclusive: Former Liberal minister breaks ranks to condemn his own party's proposed environmental legislation, warning it threatens Australia's natural heritage and represents a major step backwards for conservation.
US imposes strict pollution limits on LNG terminals
The Biden administration imposes strict new pollution limits on liquefied natural gas terminals, targeting harmful emissions that disproportionately affect local communities.
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.
Pakistani farmers sue German polluters over climate floods
In an unprecedented climate justice case, Pakistani farming communities are taking German corporations to court, seeking compensation for devastating flood losses linked to carbon emissions.
Australia's environmental laws spark outrage over fossil fuel powers
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 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.
California Sues Exxon Over Climate Deception
California launches unprecedented legal action against ExxonMobil, alleging the oil giant concealed climate risks for over 30 years while publicly sowing doubt about environmental science.
Pouring coffee down drain could lead to fines
UK households face unexpected penalties for improper coffee disposal. Discover the environmental regulations that could see you fined for what goes down your sink.
Australia's environmental law reforms spark parliamentary clash
The Albanese government's sweeping changes to Australia's environmental protection laws spark heated debate in federal parliament, with critics warning of rushed legislation and inadequate scrutiny.
Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members
In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.
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.
Remembering Joanna Macy: Eco-Philosopher & Activist
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.
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