Trump Repeals Biden-Era Car Fuel Efficiency Rules
President Trump has repealed stringent Biden-era fuel economy standards, weakening requirements for new petrol cars. Critics warn it will increase emissions and costs. Read the full analysis.
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Australia's EPBC Act overhaul: Wins and risks revealed
Australia's landmark EPBC Act amendments promise environmental protection improvements, but experts warn of potential pitfalls in rushed legislation. 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.
Forestry Certifications Fail: The Green Veneer Cracks
An explosive investigation reveals how major forestry certification schemes like FSC and SFI are failing our forests, with loopholes allowing deforestation and questionable practices to continue under a 'green' label.
Rachel Reeves faces fresh standards probe
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts escalating pressure as the government's standards watchdog investigates new information about her conduct, potentially threatening her political future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wood burning complaints yield just one prosecution in England
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.
Environment Agency fined for water monitoring failures
The Environment Agency faces unprecedented fines after investigation reveals systemic failures in monitoring water companies across Cumbria and Northumbria.
NI environmental watchdog plan halted despite promises
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.
NI Environmental Governance Failing Across Multiple Fronts
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
Water company condemned over serious pollution incident
Anglian Water faces severe criticism after Environment Agency investigation reveals major environmental breaches in Lincolnshire, raising concerns about water company accountability.
Environmental groups launch major campaign against Planning Bill
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
Oil lobbyist nominated to lead EPA in controversial move
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.
How our tech addiction is destroying the planet
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
CBS News Standards Editor Quits Over Coverage Dispute
The head of standards at CBS News has dramatically quit following disagreements over the network's coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, raising serious questions about journalistic integrity.
Labor rushes environmental laws after climate trigger axed
Australia's Labor government is fast-tracking landmark environmental reforms after securing crossbench support, despite controversy over dropping the climate trigger from new legislation.
Red Tractor environmental claims ruled misleading by watchdog
UK's advertising watchdog rules Red Tractors 'UK Farm Assurance' scheme misled consumers about environmental standards in major greenwashing finding.
Council fined £15k for pressure washing pollution breach
Central Coast Council faces substantial penalty after pressure washing incident sends contaminated water into stormwater system, sparking environmental concerns and calls for better practices.
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