In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.
Madrid is set to transform its urban landscape with a groundbreaking plan to pedestrianise 80% of its city centre roads, creating one of Europe's largest car-free zones in a bold move against pollution.
Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.
Shocking new data reveals sewage was pumped into the rivers and lakes of Britain's most treasured national parks for thousands of hours last year, with the Lake District and Snowdonia among the worst hit.
Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.
A tribute to the life and pioneering work of Professor Marcus Willcocks, whose groundbreaking 'Design Against Crime' initiative made cities safer and more liveable through innovative social design.
The Environment Agency issues a stark warning as forecasts predict potential autumn floods while the country remains in a state of drought, creating a paradoxical and dangerous weather scenario.
A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.
Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.
A contentious proposal for a colossal offshore wind farm near Newcastle is igniting a fierce battle between Australia's green energy ambitions and the future of Port Stephens' iconic tourism industry and marine life.
In a major sustainability move, online supermarket Ocado has announced it will eliminate all plastic bags from its deliveries by the end of 2024, responding to growing consumer demand for eco-friendly shopping.
New data reveals a sharp 18% rise in plastic bag usage across England, driven by the surge in online grocery deliveries from major retailers like Ocado.
A decade after the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced, sales have risen for the first time, with supermarket home deliveries identified as the primary cause. New government data reveals a 7% year-on-year increase, sparking calls for stricter regulations
A young naturalist's summer diary reveals the simple alchemy of composting, transforming waste into garden treasure and connecting with nature's cycles right in your backyard.
Labour's David Lammy avoids a £50 fine for fishing without a licence after Environment Agency officials issue only a written warning. The incident occurred on the River Lea in London.
A group of young climate activists in Wisconsin is taking the state government to court, alleging its support for fossil fuels violates their constitutional rights to a clean and healthy environment.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy escapes penalty after being caught fishing without a valid licence during high-profile meeting with Republican Senator JD Vance on the River Tyne.
Discover how British cities are prioritising human-centred design, green spaces, and community connections to combat urban isolation and create more liveable environments.
Labour's David Lammy demands answers after reports emerge that Trump's running mate, JD Vance, may have misrepresented his Chevening Scholarship application. The Environment Agency faces questions over its role in the vetting process.
The Scottish Government has unveiled a landmark strategy to plant 21 million trees across the Highlands, aiming to combat climate change, restore native woodlands, and boost biodiversity by 2035.
As the Green Party's leadership contest heats up, three distinct visions for the party's future are emerging. Discover the candidates vying to shape UK environmental policy and the internal struggle between pragmatism and principle.
Discover how a grassroots movement is creating vibrant 'bee buffets' in forgotten urban spaces, from London's alleyways to Sheffield's neglected corners, boosting biodiversity and reconnecting communities with nature.
An Australian car salesman at a prestigious UK dealership unleashes a tirade of allegations against his former boss, claiming a 'personality clash' turned into a campaign of bullying and discrimination, leading to a bitter employment tribunal.
Los Angeles radio veteran Nicole Alvarez quits KROQ with a blistering public letter, alleging a toxic work environment, misogyny, and the station's decline under poor leadership.
Exclusive data from the Environment Agency exposes the UK beaches failing water quality tests. Discover if your favourite seaside destination is on the alarming list of polluted bathing spots.
In a radical move to combat plastic pollution, South Australia has banned single-use soy sauce fish, ginger sachets, and plastic sushi trays. The new law targets takeaway sushi, forcing a major packaging overhaul for the industry.
Groundbreaking research from British scientists reveals a revolutionary pollen substitute that boosts bee immunity and survival rates against climate change threats.
Award-winning US weather presenter Alexis McAdams wins a substantial settlement after a tribunal found she was subjected to a hostile work environment, intimidation, and denied prime shifts in favour of male colleagues at Fox-owned WFLD in Chicago.
Hurricane Erin, a formidable Category 2 storm, is barrelling towards Atlantic Canada, threatening Newfoundland with life-threatening floods, severe power outages, and potentially devastating damage. Authorities issue urgent warnings as the region prepares
Marine experts sound the alarm over a surge in invasive mollusc species from France, posing a severe threat to the UK's ecosystem, water pipes, and boat hulls. Urgent action is demanded.