Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's environmental reforms face blistering criticism from Greens Senator Larissa Waters, who brands new legislation a catastrophic betrayal of election promises and environmental protection.
In a major security operation, Colombian military forces have targeted and destroyed a FARC dissident training camp in the northern Magdalena region, dealing a significant blow to rebel factions refusing to honour the 2016 peace agreement.
Hundreds of Bronx residents suffer through sub-zero temperatures as multiple building owners are prosecuted for heating failures during dangerous cold snap.
Environmental campaigners face a critical threat as the UK government considers abandoning the Aarhus Convention, a landmark agreement that guarantees public access to environmental justice and government accountability.
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.
Exclusive: Defra quietly abandons pledge to publish 'environmental improvement plan' for England, raising fears of deregulation and weakened protections post-Brexit.
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.
Exclusive Guardian investigation uncovers alarming safety failures, medical emergencies, and deaths aboard US immigration deportation flights, revealing systemic negligence and human rights concerns.
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.
Exclusive footage reveals Israeli police violently detaining Palestinian Red Crescent medics at a West Bank checkpoint, sparking outcry over medical neutrality violations.
Exclusive: Steve Belichick, son of NFL legend Bill, and UNC coach Chip Lindsey hit with severe NCAA penalties for blatant recruiting violations. Full details of the sideline ban and scholarship losses revealed.
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.
An explosive investigation uncovers the murky, unregulated trade in custom 'team-issued' college football jerseys, implicating major programs like Miami and Notre Dame in a potential NCAA rules minefield.
A top UN official has declared Israel's actions in Gaza a 'textbook case of genocide', citing mass graves, targeted strikes on civilians, and a systematic effort to make the strip uninhabitable. This explosive accusation ignites a major international deba
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.
Exclusive: In a dramatic blow to the Trump administration, two senior CDC directors have quit, citing 'profound ethical violations' and political interference in scientific work during a new public health crisis.
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.
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.
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.
A Sydney homeowner faces backlash after illegally clearing native vegetation on their property, prompting investigations and calls for stricter environmental enforcement.
The International Criminal Court is investigating alleged war crimes committed by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, including mass killings, torture, and sexual violence in Khartoum.
A visitor to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park faces penalties after illegally feeding a wild bear, sparking warnings from wildlife officials.
Louisiana files a lawsuit against ICE, accusing the agency of unlawful immigration enforcement practices and rights violations.
The Trump administration has accused the UK of failing to uphold human rights standards, sparking a diplomatic row between the two allies.
Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley has been provisionally suspended after three whereabouts failures, putting his career at risk.
Survivors of Sudan’s brutal conflict accuse the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of systematic atrocities, including mass killings and sexual violence, as evidence mounts of war crimes.
A damning report alleges Myanmar's military is deploying European-made technology in air attacks, raising ethical concerns over arms exports.