Category : Policy


Justice Department Files Complaint Over DC Sewage Spill

The US Justice Department has filed a federal complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak that released 244 million gallons into the Potomac River, highlighting aging infrastructure issues.

New Border Wall Plan Sparks Environmental Fury Over Parks

Plans for additional border wall construction through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge have ignited environmental outrage, with experts warning of irreparable damage to ecosystems and wildlife migration.

UK May Ban Over-the-Counter Pet Flea Treatments

New government rules could restrict the sale of pesticide-based flea treatments for cats and dogs to vets and pharmacists only, amid concerns over water pollution and harm to wildlife.

World Bank Targets One Billion with Clean Water by 2030

The World Bank has launched the 'Water Forward' initiative, partnering with WaterAid and others to provide sustainable safe water access to an additional one billion people by 2030, addressing global water scarcity and health crises.

Kabul Faces Severe Water Crisis as Groundwater Vanishes

Afghanistan's capital Kabul confronts a dire water shortage, with aquifers dropping 25-30 meters in a decade. Residents struggle with heavy containers while authorities scramble for solutions amid climate change and mismanagement.

Lake District Barn Gains Grade II* Heritage Status

Henry's Castle, a 14th-century limestone barn in the Lake District, has been awarded Grade II* listed status, joining iconic landmarks like Battersea Power Station. The mysterious building, used as a livestock shelter, features rare medieval carpentry and

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