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Spain's Record Wildfires: 1,100 Dead, Area 2x London Scorched

Spain is reeling from its worst wildfire season on record, with apocalyptic blazes fuelled by a brutal two-week heatwave that has claimed over 1,100 lives. An area double the size of London has been incinerated, as the nation faces an unprecedented enviro

Orangutans Flee Wildfire as Church is Relocated

A powerful visual narrative from Indonesia captures orangutans escaping a devastating peatland fire and a remarkable community effort to relocate an entire church to save it from collapse.

Heathrow submits third runway plans

London's Heathrow Airport has submitted updated plans for its long-debated third runway, aiming to fast-track construction amid ongoing environmental concerns.

Labour: England faces worst sewage crisis in history

Labour's shadow environment secretary, Steve Reed, accuses the government of failing to protect England's waterways as sewage spills reach record levels. Experts warn of severe ecological damage and public health risks.

Water firms must prioritise public over profits

A damning report calls for UK water companies to shift focus from shareholder dividends to environmental and social responsibility, amid rising public outrage over sewage spills and service failures.

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.

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.

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.

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