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.
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Toxic newts, rescued gibbons and baby flying foxes dazzle
This week's wildlife spectacle showcases nature's incredible diversity - from a poisonous newt's vibrant warning colours to heartwarming rescues and the adorable emergence of baby flying foxes.
Toxic newts, rescued gibbons and baby flying foxes
This week's wildlife spectacle showcases nature's incredible diversity - from a poisonous newt's vibrant warning to heartwarming rescues and the delicate beauty of infant flying foxes.
Starmer's secret Amazon trip revealed
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer under fire for undisclosed journey to Brazil's Amazon rainforest while serving as Director of Public Prosecutions, raising questions about transparency and environmental commitments.
France bans Shein with new anti-fast fashion law
French parliament passes groundbreaking legislation to curb ultra-fast fashion, directly impacting Shein's planned Paris launch with new financial penalties and advertising restrictions.
Prince William's charming baby moment in Brazil
The Prince of Wales delighted crowds in Brasília when he spontaneously interacted with a mother and her infant, creating an unforgettable royal moment during his environmental mission.
Prince William's Earthshot Prize heads to Rio in 2024
The Duke of Cambridge reveals Rio de Janeiro as host city for next year's Earthshot Prize awards, marking the first South American ceremony for his prestigious environmental initiative during London Climate Week.
Climate crisis wipes out Colorado's beaver populations
Alarming decline in beaver populations across Colorado's national parks signals wider environmental crisis as drought and climate change take their toll.
Just Stop Oil activists cleared over Stonehenge powder protest
Two Just Stop Oil protesters who sprayed orange powder on Stonehenge have been cleared of criminal damage after successfully arguing their actions were protected under human rights law. The landmark decision has sparked outrage and could set a dangerous p
Tiger's Tube Journey & Crab Migrations Amaze
From an Amur tiger's underground adventure to spectacular crab migrations and industrious Highland beavers - this week's wildlife spectacle showcases nature's remarkable resilience and adaptation.
Climate activist jailed for London art gallery soup protest
A climate activist who threw tomato soup over a protected painting at London's Courtauld Gallery has been sentenced to prison, sparking debate about environmental protest methods.
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.
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.
Shell fined £176k for six-day flaring incident
Shell's Stanlow plant faces substantial penalty after continuous flaring created deafening noise and black smoke plumes, sparking hundreds of resident complaints and environmental concerns.
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 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.
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.
Climate protester storms The Block filming site
Chaos erupted on the set of Channel 9's renovation hit The Block as an environmental activist stormed the building site, demanding urgent climate action and halting production in dramatic scenes.
Trump's Alaska road plan threatens wildlife refuge
Former President Donald Trump's proposal to construct a road through Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge sparks environmental concerns and legal battles over protected wilderness areas.
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.
Stonehenge protester defends 'spectacular' powder stunt
A Just Stop Oil activist who sprayed orange powder on Stonehenge told court the protest was designed to be 'visually spectacular' as he faces criminal damage charges over the ancient monument stunt.
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.
England's water crisis: sewage pollution hits record high
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.
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.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
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.
Prince William's Earthshot Prize Goes Global with Star Power
The Prince of Wales is set to bring his prestigious environmental awards to Brazil next month, enlisting major celebrity power including Kylie Minogue, Matthew McConaughey and Shawn Mendes to champion climate solutions.
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.
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