Government axes mandatory wildlife protections for developments
Ministers face furious backlash after quietly removing legal requirement for housing developments to protect local wildlife habitats in major policy U-turn.
Category : Policy
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.
Labor's environment laws face collapse as Coalition withdraws support
The Australian government's landmark environmental law reforms risk failure after the Coalition withdrew support, claiming the legislation would strangle economic development and investment across the nation.
Sussan Ley: Net Zero is a 'Compromise' Not to Be Extended
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley declares net zero a 'compromise' that shouldn't be extended, exposing deep divisions within the Coalition over climate policy ahead of potential early election.
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.
Newsom vetoes PFAS ban, industry wins
Governor Gavin Newsom rejects landmark legislation to ban 'forever chemicals' from thousands of consumer products, sparking outrage from health advocates who warn of dire consequences for public health and the environment.
Reeves faces fury over planning bill changes
Nature organisations condemn 'cynical' 11th-hour amendments to planning legislation that could weaken environmental protections across England.
Trump aid cuts hit Kenya's slum renewable energy projects
Former President Donald Trump's withdrawal from climate agreements has jeopardised crucial funding for renewable energy projects in Nairobi's Kibera slum, leaving vulnerable communities in limbo.
Albanese's environmental laws branded 'unforgivable failure'
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.
Ministers tell Environment Agency to wave through planning apps
Exclusive: Ministers have instructed the Environment Agency to fast-track planning applications, bypassing key pollution and wildlife safeguards, internal documents reveal.
France Burns: Macron's Reforms Spark Nationwide Fury
France descends into chaos as President Macron's controversial reforms trigger violent nationwide protests. Cities burn, infrastructure is crippled, and the nation faces a severe political crisis. In-depth analysis of the unrest and its implications.
Filipino Academic Wins Asia's Premier Prize for Governance
Professor Carlos 'Sonny' Coloma is honoured with Asia's premier prize for his decades-long work in empowering Filipino communities through participatory local governance.
Trump EPA Accused of 'Staggering' Censorship of Scientists
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.
Honolulu bans sitting on Waikiki sidewalks
Honolulu enforces a new law prohibiting sitting or lying on sidewalks in Waikiki, sparking debate over homelessness and public space management.
Australia's Afternoon Update: Key Developments
Stay informed with the latest updates from Australia, covering breaking news, policy changes, and significant events shaping the nation.
Gaza devastation revealed in shocking before-and-after footage
Newly released video footage starkly contrasts Gaza's landscape before and after recent Israeli military operations, highlighting widespread destruction.
Civilisation collapse: Why empires fail and we might too
New research uncovers alarming historical cycles that suggest modern societies may be heading for collapse. Are we repeating the mistakes of fallen empires?
Gaza mothers battle famine as conflict rages
Desperate mothers in Gaza face unimaginable hardships as food shortages and military operations push the region toward famine, with children bearing the brunt of the crisis.
UN-Backed Experts Declare Famine in Gaza
A UN-backed report confirms famine is now occurring in Gaza, with severe food shortages and malnutrition escalating. Learn about the dire situation and international response.
Satellite images show Gaza devastation before and after
New satellite images expose the catastrophic destruction in Gaza, showing entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble amid ongoing conflict.
Gaza's Children Starve as Aid Blockade Continues
Disturbing footage reveals the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where children are dying from malnutrition as aid remains blocked.
Gaza famine creates generational catastrophe
The devastating famine in Gaza is eroding communities and inflicting deep, lasting scars that will haunt future generations. Read the harrowing details.
Tuvalu seeks ICJ opinion on climate change impact
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has requested an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the legal obligations of states to address climate change, marking a pivotal moment in global climate justice efforts.
Syrian Bedouins face brutal winter as aid fails
Bedouin communities in Syria struggle to survive the winter amid dwindling humanitarian aid and freezing temperatures.
Gaza's Children: 17,000 Lives Lost
The devastating toll on Gaza's children amid conflict raises urgent moral and humanitarian questions. Can the world afford to look away?
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