Public health organisations are taking legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency over its approval of a PFAS insecticide that research shows causes testicular damage in rats and poses risks to children.
Republican lawmakers in Utah are using the Congressional Review Act to challenge the Biden-era management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, sparking fierce opposition from environmentalists and tribal groups.
New UK Government proposals will require wood burners and firewood to carry health warnings about air pollution risks, alongside stricter emissions limits for new appliances.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani receives a baby box from Scotland's government as inspiration for his own proposed scheme, highlighting international policy collaboration.
New wood-burning stoves will carry health warning labels and face stricter smoke emission limits under government plans to reduce air pollution and protect public health.
A new report reveals water-related violence has nearly doubled since 2022, driven by climate change, corruption, and infrastructure issues, with experts calling for urgent action.
A Spanish judge has indicted Real Madrid's CEO and a subsidiary over alleged environmental offences from loud concerts at the Bernabéu stadium, following complaints from residents about health impacts.
Congressional Republicans have advanced a resolution to overturn a 20-year mining moratorium near Minnesota's pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area, sparking fierce environmental debate.
The Trump administration faces criticism after the EPA ceases calculating healthcare savings and lives saved from air pollution regulations, focusing only on industry compliance costs.
The UK could be barred from a historic ocean conservation summit as its parliament lags in ratifying the UN High Seas Treaty. Environmental groups urge urgent action to secure Britain's seat at the table.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan confronted by furious resident over bushfire handling. Nearly 500 properties damaged as fires turn deadly. Read the full report on the escalating crisis.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan confronted by furious resident accusing government of abandoning communities during catastrophic bushfires. Read the full story.
Deep funding cuts under President Trump jeopardise crucial aid for ageing sewer systems in impoverished US communities, exposing residents to health hazards and property damage. Explore the human impact.
Emergency managers warn President Trump's cuts to FEMA and climate science have dangerously weakened US disaster response as 2025 costs hit a record $101bn. Experts call it a 'perfect storm' of rising threats and a crumbling safety net.
Nepal is ditching its refundable Everest waste deposit after over a decade, replacing it with a non-refundable $4,000 fee to fund a major clean-up. Read the full story.
Hundreds gather for Tiverton hunt as Labour plans trail hunting ban. Chris Packham calls it 'horrific', council says event 'not welcome'. Read the latest.
A devastating California wildfire that killed 12 and destroyed 7,000 homes is at the centre of a lawsuit alleging firefighting was hampered by rules protecting endangered plants. Discover the shocking evidence.
The Guggenheim Foundation has scrapped plans to build a new museum in a protected Spanish biosphere reserve following intense local protests. Read the full story on the victory for environmental campaigners.
The Guardian has issued corrections on solar radiation modification figures and the date of the US Capitol riot. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
A crucial clause in England's new Nature Recovery Plan has ignited debate. Critics argue it could undermine conservation goals. Discover the details and potential impacts.
A Queensland publican demands removal of 'Bigambul Traditional Country' road signs, sparking a fierce national debate over native title, history, and community consultation. Read the full story.
A Quilombola community near Belém, Brazil, is fighting for land rights and political recognition as the city prepares to host the COP30 climate summit. Discover their struggle.
A graduate's poignant account of how winter in Gaza has transformed from a season of warmth and family joy into a brutal test of survival amid displacement and destruction.
Australia passes historic environmental reforms as Labor government secures deal with Greens. New independent watchdog and stronger conservation laws to protect biodiversity. Read the full analysis.
Anthony Albanese intervenes in last-ditch negotiations to save Labor's environmental reforms from collapse. Will the Greens accept the 11th-hour compromise?
Leading conservation groups warn Labour's Planning and Infrastructure Bill could cause irreversible wildlife loss. 65,000 people have protested. Read the full analysis.
Australia's Labor government commits to passing historic environmental legislation this week as Greens demand stronger protections. Will the landmark nature laws survive parliamentary scrutiny?
Environment Minister Murray Watt vows to pass Labor's nature laws in parliament's final 2025 sitting week, negotiating with both Coalition and Greens amid industry concerns.
Multinational firms are transforming Chilean Patagonia into a green hydrogen hub, but Indigenous communities face pollution and displacement. Discover the conflict between climate goals and human rights.
Former competition watchdog chief Graeme Samuel demands Labor abandon its 'national interest' workaround for environmental laws, warning it undermines protection standards. Read the full analysis.