Recent attacks on desalination plants in the Gulf highlight a critical vulnerability, with fears of escalating strikes. Iran's own water stress may deter further assaults, but tensions remain high.
A controversial proposal to test 155mm howitzers in New York's Adirondack Park has drawn fierce opposition from residents and environmentalists, who fear it will disrupt wildlife and tranquility.
A massive sewer pipe collapse near Washington D.C. has spilled 244 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide crisis of failing infrastructure affecting millions.
Greenpeace activists disrupted Emmanuel Macron and UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi at a global nuclear summit in Paris, protesting France's continued uranium imports from Russia despite energy sovereignty claims.
Tomoko Kobayashi, an innkeeper in Fukushima, measures radiation levels to share data and help revive her community after the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster.
Tomoko Kobayashi conducts radiation monitoring and shares data to rebuild her near-deserted Fukushima town, facing invisible dangers and government pressure 15 years after the nuclear meltdown.
First Minister John Swinney signals potential crackdown on vape shops after devastating Glasgow fire, with politicians debating new safety regulations and licensing requirements.
A €2 million EU recovery grant is enabling a fast-paced restoration of Rome's San Pietro in Vincoli basilica, part of a broader €500 million cultural renovation effort across the Eternal City.
A massive garbage landslide at Indonesia's largest landfill has killed at least five people, with fears of more missing. The disaster highlights Jakarta's failing waste management system.
Romania introduces emergency decree allowing local councils to veto or ban gambling venues, with at least nine cities planning full prohibitions amid public health concerns.
The Green Party proposes reintroducing dog licences and abolishing zoos, with critics calling the policies 'barking mad' and a threat to animal conservation efforts.
The Australian federal government has announced emergency measures and funding in response to severe flooding in the Northern Territory and Queensland, with political leaders from Labor and the Coalition offering reactions and support.
Robert Forrester, the whistleblower behind Britain's toxic water scandal, reveals how the Environment Agency ignored pollution for years as public outrage grows following Channel 4's documentary.
Vermont and New York defend climate superfund laws as Trump's EPA repeal of the endangerment finding undermines federal preemption claims in court battles.
Daylight saving time begins in the US on March 8, 2026, with clocks moving forward an hour. Learn about the schedule, health impacts, and ongoing debates over DST abolition.
British Columbia has decided to permanently adopt daylight saving time, ending biannual clock changes. The move creates a new Pacific time zone, influenced by public demand and cross-border tensions.
A debate rages over private eco-tourism developments in Australia's national parks, with critics arguing they threaten wilderness areas while proponents claim they fund conservation efforts.
Jean Perraton, who has died aged 88, was a town planner, author, and environmentalist known for her work in Botswana and campaigning for river swimming in Cambridge.
Daylight saving time begins in the United States on March 8, 2026, with clocks moving forward one hour. The change brings longer evenings but reduces sleep, sparking ongoing health debates.
The world's largest acidic geyser at Yellowstone National Park has resumed eruptions after a four-year hiatus, sparking renewed interest in the park's volcanic activity.
New parliamentary guidelines could ban 67 popular dog breeds in Britain, including dachshunds and corgis, over health concerns related to extreme physical traits. Critics warn the voluntary checklist may become law within five years.
British scientists argue England has sufficient flood expertise but lacks sustained government funding and political commitment to match Dutch protections.
Campaigners warn UK government's slashing of climate finance is strategically reckless, driving global allies away and harming vulnerable communities worldwide.
For over 30 years, rising water bills have funded venture capitalists, not infrastructure, leading to pollution and public health risks, as highlighted in Channel 4's Dirty Business.
FOI documents reveal the Albanese government rejected departmental advice warning of environmental harm from Tasmanian salmon farming, pushing through pro-industry legislation instead.
Olivier De Schutter, UN special rapporteur on poverty, outlines a radical plan to move beyond growth-focused economics, advocating for wealth taxes and a new UN body to fight inequality.
Over 100 seismic events, including a magnitude 4.3 quake, have rattled the Nevada desert near the classified Tonopah Test Range, raising questions amid geopolitical tensions.
Scotland becomes the first UK region to offer water cremation, an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods, with procedures set to begin this summer after government approval.
Exclusive data reveals a sharp rise in serious pollution incidents being downgraded to minor by the Environment Agency without on-site investigations, raising concerns over regulatory oversight.
Community litter-picking groups like Brackley's Hardcore Wombles struggle against a 10% rise in fly-tipping incidents across England, with 1.26 million cases reported last year.