US chemical giant Corteva will discontinue Enlist Duo, a herbicide containing Agent Orange and glyphosate linked to cancer and ecological damage, following years of litigation and public pressure.
Ministers are set to introduce tough measures to close loopholes that allowed failing water company bosses to receive millions in bonuses despite a ban, following criticism of the Water (Special Measures) Act.
A new Defra-backed report highlights efforts to diversify national parks and trails, addressing historical barriers and promoting inclusivity in rural areas for all communities.
US Congress votes to cut $125m in funding for replacing toxic lead water pipes, impacting states like Michigan and Illinois hardest and raising health concerns.
The Environmental Protection Agency has reapproved the weed killer dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton, despite concerns over crop drift and health risks.
Government-backed efforts to make national parks more welcoming face criticism, but advocates argue it fulfills a post-war promise that nature belongs to everyone, not just the white middle class.
Cuba faces persistent power outages amid escalating tensions with the US, while Argentina's Patagonia forests are ravaged by fires and Mexico's vape ban fuels cartel control, as captured in AP's latest photo gallery from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Oregon, Washington, and Native American tribes are seeking court-ordered changes to dam operations on the Snake and Columbia Rivers after President Trump withdrew from a $1 billion salmon recovery agreement.
Environmental advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the Bureau of Land Management reapproved a controversial four-lane highway through Utah's Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
Malaysia announces a comprehensive prohibition on electronic waste imports, reclassifying e-waste under absolute prohibition to combat illegal dumping and environmental threats.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin outlines Trump's executive order to fast-track permits for homes destroyed by 2025 wildfires, facing opposition from California officials.
Scientific analysis indicates the Chagos Islands' unique marine ecosystem is robust enough to survive the transition of sovereignty from the UK to Mauritius without significant damage.
In Iraq's Maysan province, discarded oil field barrels are being sold as water storage containers, exposing families to dangerous chemicals and sparking a public health emergency.
Oscar winner Halle Berry reveals California Governor Gavin Newsom has not contacted her as promised following her public criticism of his veto of the Menopause Care Equity Act.
A significant fire has broken out at a market in Tehran, Iran, with dramatic video footage showing thick smoke billowing into the sky. Emergency services are responding to the incident.
The Make America Healthy Again movement, having reshaped health policy, now collaborates with a traditionally pro-business EPA on environmental regulations ahead of midterm elections.
The British Government has launched its inaugural strategy to combat PFAS, the persistent 'forever chemicals' linked to serious health risks. The plan includes consultations on water limits and food packaging testing.
The UK government has introduced its inaugural strategy to address PFAs, known as 'forever chemicals,' aiming to reduce environmental and health risks, with plans for statutory limits in England's water supply.
The UK government has released its first-ever strategy to address PFAs, known as 'forever chemicals,' proposing legal limits in drinking water while facing criticism from environmental campaigners.
Major investigation reveals how stain-resistant chemicals from Georgia's carpet mills contaminated water across multiple Southern states, with health impacts continuing decades later.
AP investigation reveals how millions of Americans relying on private wells face PFAS contamination risks, with no federal oversight and patchy state responses.
Residents of Sebastia express outrage over Israel's plan to seize a historic West Bank site, fearing it's a pretext for land grabs and settlement expansion, threatening their livelihoods and heritage.
The UK government is set to announce plans to reduce public exposure to PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in period products and other personal care items, citing emerging health and environmental risks.
A government intelligence assessment warns that ecosystem collapse and nature depletion represent severe threats to UK national security, particularly regarding food supplies and global stability.
Minister Jack Chambers acknowledges slow delivery of flood defences as Met Eireann issues Status Yellow rain warning for multiple counties, including Dublin and Wexford.
Proposed UN tax framework could force fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damage and impose global wealth taxes on ultra-rich individuals.
A devastating landslide at coltan mines in eastern Congo has killed at least 200 people, with rebel authorities suspending mining and ordering evacuations due to ongoing dangers.
Seismic activity has returned to San Ramon, California, with two tremors striking within seconds, ending weeks of unusual calm in a region experiencing months of earthquake swarms.
Reform UK has approached environmentalist Ben Goldsmith to develop nature policies as the party seeks to attract Conservative voters concerned about climate issues.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation spent $65,000 on a celebrity PR agency to shape messaging following criticism of the Palisades fire response.