Nature Recovery Plan Clause Sparks Debate in England
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.
Category : Policy
Aussie Publican's Fury Over Indigenous Road Signs Sparks Debate
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.
Brazil's Quilombola Community Demands Land Rights
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.
Gaza's harsh winter replaces childhood comforts
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's New Nature Protection Laws After Labor-Greens Deal
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.
Labor's nature laws risk collapse in parliament standoff
Anthony Albanese intervenes in last-ditch negotiations to save Labor's environmental reforms from collapse. Will the Greens accept the 11th-hour compromise?
Labour's planning bill threatens wildlife, experts warn
Leading conservation groups warn Labour's Planning and Infrastructure Bill could cause irreversible wildlife loss. 65,000 people have protested. Read the full analysis.
Labor Pushes Nature Laws Through Parliament This Week
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?
Australia's Nature Laws Face Senate Showdown
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.
Green Energy Projects Threaten Chile's Indigenous Peoples
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.
Samuel Calls for Labor to Ditch Environment Law Loophole
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.
US National Parks Vandalised in Government Shutdown
Iconic US National Parks like Arches and Yosemite face vandalism and dangerous stunts as rangers are furloughed during the record-breaking government shutdown. Discover the impact and share your thoughts.
US National Parks Crisis During Government Shutdown
America's national parks face vandalism, illegal activities and environmental damage due to staff shortages during the longest government shutdown in history. Discover the full impact.
Trump withdraws US from Paris climate accord
Donald Trump announces US withdrawal from Paris climate accord, triggering international condemnation and fears of devastating environmental consequences as world leaders unite in opposition.
Prince William cancels Amazon summit trip to Brazil
The Prince of Wales cancels planned environmental appearance at major Amazon summit in Rio de Janeiro, sparking questions about royal priorities and climate commitments.
Afghanistan's Blue Mosque damaged in devastating earthquake
A powerful earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, causing significant damage to the iconic Blue Mosque in Herat and resulting in numerous casualties as rescue efforts continue.
Australia's nature law deadlock costs economy and environment
Australia's stalled environmental reforms are creating economic uncertainty while failing to protect the natural heritage future generations will inherit. Experts warn that continued political stalemate comes with a heavy price tag.
COP30: World Leaders Face Judgment from Future Generations
As COP30 approaches, former PM Gordon Brown warns current leaders will be judged harshly by history for climate inaction. Discover why this summit could be our last chance to secure children's futures.
Australian Nationals abandon net zero target
In a dramatic shift, Australia's National Party has voted to remove its net zero emissions target from official policy, sparking political turmoil and environmental concerns.
Time for Change: The Growing Revolt Against Clock Switching
As the clocks fall back this weekend, Britain faces growing calls to abandon the controversial practice of changing time twice yearly. Discover why this tradition is facing its final countdown.
Australia's Net Zero Ambitions Face Parliamentary Test
Political tensions escalate as the Australian government faces opposition pushback on landmark environmental laws while navigating complex net zero commitments ahead of critical climate deadlines.
Indigenous treaty architect reveals 'unfinished business' demands
The lead architect behind Australia's landmark Indigenous treaty process breaks silence on what must come next, declaring 'unfinished business' that demands urgent national attention.
Matt Kean rebukes Coalition's environment laws
Exclusive: Former Liberal minister breaks ranks to condemn his own party's proposed environmental legislation, warning it threatens Australia's natural heritage and represents a major step backwards for conservation.
UN: Trump-era aid cuts fuel global humanitarian crisis
Exclusive: United Nations officials warn that drastic funding reductions to humanitarian programmes are creating catastrophic gaps in essential services worldwide, with vulnerable populations bearing the brunt.
Australia's environmental laws spark outrage over fossil fuel powers
Controversial reforms to Australia's EPBC Act grant unprecedented powers to fossil fuel projects and water resource management, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups and scientists.
Labour's green law shake-up gives ministers override power
Exclusive: Labour government proposes controversial reforms allowing environment minister to approve projects conflicting with nature laws, sparking conservation fears.
Greens and Coalition scolded over nature laws opposition
Australia's political landscape erupts as the Greens and Coalition face sharp criticism for opposing landmark environmental legislation, creating unexpected alliances and threatening crucial nature protections.
Coalition demands environment bill split in parliament fight
The Australian opposition is pushing to divide the government's landmark environment bill, setting up a parliamentary showdown over new nature protection laws that could reshape conservation efforts nationwide.
Ministerial power remains in new environment laws
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
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.
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