Hawaii's state land board voted to acquire the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam from Dole Food Co. following a near-failure during heavy rains that forced thousands to evacuate. The state will now oversee at least $20 million in repairs and spillway expansion.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with a meeting next week to seek a national security exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Residents in East Yorkshire villages are tracking a serial fly-tipper dumping bags of empty sauvignon blanc bottles, posing risks to locals and farmers. A WhatsApp group and trail cameras are being considered to catch the culprit.
California lawmakers have passed a bill to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations against the labor leader. Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the legislation.
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The US EPA has temporarily approved sales of E15 fuel in warm weather, aiming to reduce gas prices. Critics warn of smog risks and higher food costs.
Raw sewage was discharged into England's rivers and seas nearly 300,000 times in 2025, despite drought conditions, highlighting systemic failures in water infrastructure and oversight.
FEMA has reopened applications for its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program after a federal judge ordered its restoration, making $1 billion available for disaster preparedness projects.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has approved the summer sale of E15 fuel, aiming to reduce gas prices amid the Iran war, despite concerns over air pollution and vehicle damage.
A parliamentary committee warns the Environment Agency lacks powers and intelligence to combat an 'out-of-control plague' of illegal waste sites costing taxpayers £1bn annually.
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The Victorian government has indefinitely shelved proposed reforms to animal protection laws, citing economic pressures and stakeholder concerns.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta files lawsuit against the US energy department for restarting a controversial oil pipeline using a cold-war-era law, citing federal overreach.
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds announces £45 million investment in drones, CCTV, and waste barcodes to combat fly-tipping gangs linked to serious organised crime.
Scotland introduces radical new legislation banning barbecues in wild areas to combat escalating wildfire threats, with £500 fines for violations starting in Cairngorms National Park.
New data shows 94% of Gaza's agricultural land is unusable as Israel's 'yellow line' prevents farmers from accessing their fields, deepening food insecurity in the territory.
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King Charles III has inaugurated the world's longest managed coastal walk in England, spanning 2,689 miles. However, 20% remains closed due to landowner objections, erosion, and ferry issues.
A sprawling illegal waste dump containing over 25,000 tonnes of rubbish, partly owned by King Charles, is finally being cleared by the government as part of a new Waste Action Plan targeting waste crime.
New rubbish laws across England and Wales impose fines up to £500 for littering, including leaving items by full bins or charity donations. Lawyer Gary Rycroft explains the crackdown.
Following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities, Tehran residents face 'black rain'—toxic precipitation causing heart attacks, lung damage, and premature death. WHO issues urgent warnings.
Illegal dumpers could be forced to clean streets and parks for up to 20 hours under new Waste Crime Action Plan, with £45m funding to tackle waste crime.
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The upscale Massachusetts island of Nantucket is poised to outlaw artificial turf entirely, citing environmental damage and health risks from toxic 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS.
New data reveals England must dedicate 7% of its land to nature, forests, and renewable energy to achieve environmental goals, while ensuring food security and housing needs are met.
The UK government has officially scrapped the controversial Stonehenge tunnel project after years of protests and legal challenges. The decision marks a significant victory for environmental and heritage campaigners.
A UN report reveals women and girls globally spend 250 million hours daily collecting water, exacerbating health, education, and economic disparities due to shortages and poor sanitation.
Hawaii lawmakers clash with state managers over whether to ban aquarium fish collecting permanently or allow limited harvesting to resume on the Kona Coast after years of legal battles.
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Fly-tippers could be forced to clear their own rubbish under new government proposals. Councils gain powers to seize funds and issue conditional cautions.
The Wisconsin Senate has passed a $133 million legislative package to combat PFAS contamination, sending the bills to Governor Tony Evers for final approval after years of political deadlock.
Residents of Torcross and Beesands in South Devon feel abandoned after being omitted from a £1.4 billion government coastal protection package, despite their vital road collapsing into the sea during Storm Imogen.
A group of Apache women is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to halt a major copper mining project in Arizona after federal land transfer to Resolution Copper was completed, sparking religious and environmental concerns.
Pet owners in England and Wales face new regulations from 18 March 2026, with unlimited fines and animal seizure for dog attacks on livestock.
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Environment officers to get police-like powers to search, seize assets, and arrest without warrants as part of new Waste Crime Action Plan targeting illegal dumping.
