Australia's environmental protection framework faces unprecedented scrutiny after the controversial Woodside gas project receives approval, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current legislation.
Shocking new data reveals how Rio de Janeiro's urban violence is claiming exotic animal lives, with monkeys, toucans and sloths falling victim to stray bullets in the city's favelas.
The Metropolitan Police furnished Prince Harry with personal protection during his recent London trip, despite his legal defeat over security arrangements. The decision reveals ongoing tensions between royal security protocols and private legal battles.
Exclusive: Defra quietly abandons pledge to publish 'environmental improvement plan' for England, raising fears of deregulation and weakened protections post-Brexit.
Exclusive: Ministers have instructed the Environment Agency to fast-track planning applications, bypassing key pollution and wildlife safeguards, internal documents reveal.
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.
Furious residents of rural NSW are fighting a proposed lead mine mere metres from a local primary school. The clash comes as a damning new report reveals Australia's systemic failure to protect children from environmental health hazards, with experts warn
Exclusive: Traditional Owners in the Northern Territory are fighting to protect ancient sacred sites and precious desert water sources from a massive commercial water extraction licence, fearing irreversible cultural and ecological damage.
Exclusive investigation reveals how destructive bottom trawling fleets are operating with impunity in Britain's protected marine zones, demolishing seabed ecosystems and undermining conservation efforts.
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.
The Minns Labor government commits $140 million to accelerate the creation of the Great Koala National Park, aiming to protect koala habitats while facing criticism from the forestry industry and regional communities.
Shocking new data reveals a catastrophic loss of koala habitats in New South Wales and Queensland, with conservation groups branding Australia's environmental protection laws a 'total failure' as land clearing skyrockets.
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.
South Hams District Council has unanimously rejected National Highways' plans to widen the A382 through Dartmoor, citing severe environmental damage and harm to the national park's unique character.
Exclusive: Scientists document unprecedented recovery of Northern California's kelp forests, offering hope for marine ecosystems battling climate change.
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.
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.
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.
Crown Prince Frederik and Australian-born Princess Mary of Denmark face public scrutiny after being photographed swimming in a protected Danish fjord, an act potentially illegal under local environmental laws, just months before his ascension to the thron
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.
Carmarthenshire Council faces police investigation after comparing child protection CCTV to Hitler's policies in official documents, sparking major privacy concerns.
A damning new investigation uncovers how Trump's Environmental Protection Agency systematically suppressed climate science and sidelined expert academics, raising profound concerns for US environmental policymaking.
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.
Discover the truth about SPF in your foundation and makeup. Dermatologists reveal why it's not enough for full sun protection and how to properly shield your skin from harmful UV rays.
A federal judge has halted a controversial plan to allow massive 'snow coach' transports in Yellowstone National Park, delivering a major victory for environmental groups concerned about wildlife disruption and pollution.
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.
The US Environmental Protection Agency launches a landmark lawsuit against Amazon and Walmart for illegally selling banned and misbranded pesticides, posing a severe public health risk.
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain is lagging dangerously behind EU on pesticides, air quality and chemical safety since Brexit. Investigation shows weakened UK protections.
A damning report reveals the UK is weakening key environmental protections, from water quality to chemical safety, falling behind the EU and risking a 'race to the bottom' since leaving the bloc.
Campaigners are calling on King Charles to intervene and protect the Goodwin Sands, a historic maritime site, from dredging activities that threaten its ecological and archaeological significance.