A North Dakota judge has finalised a $345 million judgment against Greenpeace over its role in Dakota Access Pipeline protests, slashing an earlier $667 million award. Greenpeace plans to appeal, calling it an attack on free speech.
A scientific debate emerges as experts argue that rounded boulders used in Ireland's ancient stone lifting sport likely originated from river or coastal erosion, not glacial activity, sparking discussions on geology and historical sports.
France's finance auditor recommends charging hikers for mountain rescues if risky behaviour is involved, aiming to cut rising costs, but rescuers oppose the plan.
The Trump administration is rolling back EPA rules designed to prevent chemical catastrophes, citing industry costs, despite frequent accidents endangering millions.
France's finance auditor recommends billing hikers for mountain rescues due to risky actions, with foreign nationals and rule-breaking citizens potentially facing fees up to £9,000 per helicopter intervention.
A federal judge in Oregon has mandated adjustments to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers to aid salmon populations, citing decades of legal disputes and environmental concerns.
Australia is rolling out the $132m AusAlert system, replacing state-based text alerts with intrusive smartphone warnings for bushfires, floods, and other major emergencies, starting trials in June.
Official data reveals fly-tipping incidents in England increased by 9% to 1.26 million cases last year, with councils spending £19.3 million on clean-up. New government guidance aims to combat the crisis.
Peru has declared a state of emergency for more than 700 districts following severe rains, floods, and landslides linked to the El Nino Costero climate phenomenon, with 68 deaths reported since December.
Official figures reveal a 10% annual rise in fly-tipping incidents across England, with criminal gangs increasingly targeting rural areas. Councils face mounting costs as enforcement actions increase but court fines decline.
Fly-tipping incidents across England have surged to a record high, with councils facing mounting costs and enforcement challenges as illegal waste dumping escalates.
The New Zealand government has announced a controversial plan to abolish its Environment Ministry, sparking debates over environmental governance and policy effectiveness.
A federal appeals court is examining whether the Trump administration unlawfully terminated $20 billion in clean energy contracts, with judges questioning shifting justifications for freezing funds.
Scottish ministers rejected Flamingo Land's £43m Loch Lomond holiday park plan, citing flood risks and environmental concerns, prompting potential legal challenge from developers.
Channel 4's drama Dirty Business reveals shocking illegal sewage dumping by privatised water companies, with campaigners demanding urgent renationalisation to end the crisis.
Australia's fuel tax credits scheme costs taxpayers $10.8bn annually, with miners and farmers as top beneficiaries. Critics label it a costly anti-climate policy, urging reform to align with emissions targets.
A major study by 39 food experts warns that Britain's food system is in a 'tinderbox' state, vulnerable to cyber attacks, extreme weather, or war, which could trigger social unrest and riots due to price hikes and shortages.
Channel 4's drama-documentary Dirty Business, starring David Thewlis and Jason Watkins, exposes the sewage dumping scandal in English and Welsh rivers with controlled fury, aiming to spark public outrage like Mr Bates vs the Post Office.
Channel 4's 'Dirty Business' exposes the sewage pollution crisis, linking a child's tragic death to privatisation failures and campaigning for public ownership.
Activists behind Channel 4's new series Dirty Business call for bill non-payment, revealing raw sewage is dumped 1,600 times daily in England's waterways with no executives held accountable.
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in a climate accountability lawsuit filed by Boulder, Colorado, against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, potentially impacting numerous similar cases nationwide.
Julie Maughan, whose daughter Heather died from e-coli in 1999, vows to fight water pollution as Channel 4 drama highlights sewage crisis and campaigners push for industry reform.
Julie Maughan, whose daughter Heather died from e-coli after a Devon beach trip in 1999, vows to fight until no parent endures her pain. She calls for action on sewage pollution, as new data reveals alarming discharge hours.
With pollution incidents soaring, debts hitting £82.7bn, and sewage discharges doubling, England's fully privatised water industry faces mounting pressure for reform.
Varun Datta, a London-based waste broker, has been ordered to pay £1.4 million after dumping over 4,000 tonnes of waste at 16 illegal sites across England.
Donald Trump signs an executive order to protect glyphosate-based herbicides like Roundup, citing national security, while facing backlash from health advocates over cancer links.
The National Park Service announces the removal of reservation systems at three major parks to increase public accessibility, reversing pandemic-era crowd control measures.
Italy could soon ban horse meat under a new law defining equines as pets, imposing jail terms and fines for slaughter, sparking debate over tradition versus animal rights.
Hawaii lawmakers are debating new measures to address feral chicken populations, including allowing residents to kill the birds, as complaints about noise, mess, and aggressive behavior surge across the state.
The United States is set to switch to Daylight Saving Time on March 8, bringing longer evenings but one less hour of sleep. Efforts to ban the clock change have stalled repeatedly.