NSW Wine Region Fears Lead Mine Threat to Children's Health
A controversial lead mine proposal in New South Wales' prime wine country has local residents terrified for their children's health and the future of their world-renowned vineyards.
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Government Scraps Key Environmental Targets in Policy U-Turn
Exclusive: Defra quietly abandons pledge to publish 'environmental improvement plan' for England, raising fears of deregulation and weakened protections post-Brexit.
France's 2030 Winter Olympics Faces Environmental Lawsuit
Environmental groups launch a landmark legal challenge against the French Winter Olympics 2030, citing severe ecological damage from artificial snow and infrastructure development in the Alpine regions.
Hong Kong's massive deforestation footprint exposed in new study
Groundbreaking research exposes how Hong Kong's economic consumption drives tropical deforestation in Southeast Asia, ranking it among the world's top per capita contributors to forest loss.
BHP job cuts threaten Queensland mining town's future
The St Vincent de Paul Society braces for a surge in demand as BHP announces massive job losses at its Queensland coal mines, threatening to devastate the community of Dysart.
QLD Deputy Premier brands BHP 'un-Australian' over job cuts
Mining giant BHP faces fierce backlash from Queensland's government after attributing job losses to the state's coal royalty scheme, igniting a heated debate over resource taxes and corporate responsibility.
Sewage Sleuths Expose Toxic Truth About UK River Crisis
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.
BHP Cuts 750 Queensland Coal Jobs in Major Restructuring
Mining giant BHP announces the slashing of 750 jobs at its central Queensland metallurgical coal mines, citing operational reviews and a shift towards automation, sparking concerns for the local economy.
Evidence Grows for Comet That Wiped Out Ancient Civilization
Groundbreaking geological research from the US points to a cosmic catastrophe that may have obliterated a lost human society and triggered a mini-Ice Age, rewriting our understanding of prehistoric history.
NSW Fights Lead Mine Near School as Child Protection Fails
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
Mining worker's £1.6bn pension fund exposes retirement inequality
Exclusive investigation reveals how a mining magnate's retirement fund amassed a staggering £1.6bn while ordinary workers face pension uncertainty. The shocking disparity in Australia's superannuation system.
Historic Native Title Deal for Mulga Downs Iron Ore Mine
In a landmark agreement, the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura People grant native title consent for a major iron ore mine, securing millions in benefits and creating local jobs.
Australia's Climate Risk Assessment Reveals Dire Threats
Australia's first national climate risk assessment exposes severe threats from bushfires, floods, and economic disruption. Discover the urgent challenges facing the nation.
Queensland's Mine Rehabilitation Crisis: Who Pays the Bill?
Exclusive investigation reveals Queensland's ticking time bomb as mining giants leave taxpayers facing billions in rehabilitation costs for derelict sites, with prime agricultural land at stake.
Eco-Anxiety: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis of Climate Breakdown
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
Crystal hunter convicted for smashing protected cliffs
A crystal collector has been convicted for causing criminal damage after using a sledgehammer to smash rocks in a protected conservation area to sell the pieces in his shop. Read the full story of the destruction in the Yorkshire Dales.
Anglo American rejects BHP takeover, stays in London
In a major victory for post-Brexit Britain, mining giant Anglo American rejects a takeover from BHP to remain headquartered in London, bolstering the UK's financial prestige.
Anglo American's £1.5bn Teck Bid May Spark Bidding War
Anglo American's bold £1.5bn bid for Teck Resources' coal assets signals major restructuring but may invite rival offers in heated mining sector consolidation.
Anglo American Rejects £34bn BHP Takeover Bid
London-listed mining titan Anglo American has emphatically rejected a colossal £34 billion takeover proposal from Australian rival BHP, branding the bid 'highly unattractive' and opportunistic. The deal would have created a global mining behemoth.
Anglo American Plans Breakup to Fend Off BHP Takeover Bid
In a dramatic move to repel a £34bn hostile bid from BHP, mining giant Anglo American unveils a sweeping strategic overhaul, including the spin-off of its diamond unit De Beers and plans to divest its steelmaking coal and platinum businesses.
Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals
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.
Climate Change Fuels Obesity Crisis: Shocking Link Revealed
Groundbreaking research reveals how rising global temperatures are altering human metabolism and contributing to obesity epidemics. Discover the science behind this alarming connection.
Massive methane leaks from abandoned coal mines exposed
Exclusive Guardian investigation uncovers severe underreporting of methane emissions from disused coal boreholes in Queensland and NSW, threatening climate goals.
Luxury Resort Plan at Egypt's Mount Sinai Sparks Fury
Plans for a sprawling 'mega resort' at the foot of Mount Sinai, one of Christianity's most sacred sites, have ignited international condemnation from religious leaders and conservationists who warn of irreversible damage to this ancient spiritual landmark
Watchdog Buried Mine Lead Health Warning for Mt Isa
A major investigation reveals Queensland's environment watchdog suppressed a report on dangerous lead levels from a Glencore mine, raising serious health concerns for the local community.
Govt Ignored Road Runoff Law for 25 Years, Poisoning Rivers
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.
Sudan Landslide Death Toll Soars in Darfur Disaster
A catastrophic landslide has devastated a gold mining village in Sudan's Darfur, with local authorities reporting a sharply rising death toll and many more feared buried under rubble.
California's Kelp Forests Stage Remarkable Comeback
Exclusive: Scientists document unprecedented recovery of Northern California's kelp forests, offering hope for marine ecosystems battling climate change.
Iowa's Agricultural Pollution Creates Water Crisis
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.
AK-47 killer entered UK twice, raised family in Welsh town
Exclusive investigation reveals how an Albanian killer who murdered a mother with an AK-47 was allowed to enter Britain twice, settling in a Welsh community where he later committed a terrifying road rage attack.
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