UK to Weaken 2030 EV Sales Targets After Lobbying
The UK government plans to dilute its 2030 electric vehicle sales targets after carmakers and unions warned of job risks. Hybrids may account for up to 50% of sales by 2030.
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Starmer May Cut EV Sales Targets Amid Industry Pressure
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly planning to reduce electric vehicle sales targets from 80% to 50% by 2030, responding to industry warnings about job losses and costs.
Starmer Poised to Soften UK Electric Vehicle Mandate
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to relax the UK's electric vehicle mandate, reducing the 2030 target from 80% to 50% of new car sales, amid industry warnings of job losses and high costs.
NASA Briefing Reveals 'Alien Starbase' Mention on Moon
A newly released NASA briefing from 1972 includes a casual mention of an 'alien star base' on the Moon, part of a trove of UFO files released by the Trump administration.
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Trump administration accused of 'staggering' censorship of climate scientists
Whistleblowers accuse Trump administration of censoring climate scientists, blocking data, and altering websites to downplay climate change.
Gaza's Harsh Winter Replaces Childhood Comforts
Harsh winter weather worsens conditions for displaced Gazans lacking clothes, blankets, and firewood, with aid groups struggling to meet needs.
Drama Exposes Water Pollution Scandal After Child's Death
Channel 4 drama 'Dirty Business' revisits the 1999 death of Heather Preen from E. coli after sewage exposure, highlighting water company pollution.
Reeves Faces Fury Over Planning Bill Changes
Nature groups attack Rachel Reeves over last-minute planning bill changes that remove environmental protections, calling it a cynical bid to boost growth forecasts.
Are We on the Road to Civilisation Collapse?
Historian Luke Kemp warns that studying past civilisations shows we face increasing risk of collapse, with worsening signs today.
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US Judge Orders Dam Changes to Protect Disappearing Salmon
US judge orders narrow changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to protect endangered salmon, rejecting Trump administration plans.
Matt Kean Rebukes Coalition Over Environment Laws Stance
Matt Kean criticises Coalition for playing politics on environment laws as Labor pushes for EPBC Act overhaul before Christmas.
Starmer's Petrol Car Ban Threatens Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs
Industry leaders warn that Labour's net zero policies, including strict electric vehicle mandates, are endangering nearly 800,000 UK car industry jobs and business viability.
Stonehenge Tunnel Plan Officially Scrapped After Decades of Protests
UK government scraps Stonehenge tunnel plan after decades of protests and £179m spent, citing exceptional circumstances.
Italy Moves to Ban Horse Meat with New Equine Bill
Italy proposes banning horse meat by defining equines as pets, with jail terms and fines for slaughter, sparking debate over tradition and ethics.
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Kate Explores Reggio Emilia Approach on Italy Trip
Princess Kate studies the Reggio Emilia approach in Italy, a child-led educational philosophy emphasising creativity, nature, and play-based learning.
Bran Flakes Could Be Labeled Junk Food Under New Rules
The UK government plans to update the Nutrient Profiling Model, potentially reclassifying bran flakes and other foods as unhealthy due to natural sugars, sparking industry backlash.
Welsh Water to Pay £44.7m Over Sewage Spill Failures
Welsh Water to pay £44.7m after Ofwat finds serious sewage spill failures, with funds for environmental improvements and river quality.
Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Eight Members of Refugee Family Near Kabul
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan kills eight members of a refugee family near Kabul, with a three-year-old boy the sole survivor.
Mother Demands PM Meeting After Daughter's Sewage Death
Mother of girl who died from E. coli on sewage-contaminated beach in 1999 demands PM meeting, as Channel 4 drama exposes water company dumping.
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New Zealand Government Faces Backlash Over Plan to Abolish Environment Ministry
New Zealand's plan to abolish its environment ministry faces backlash from critics who say it will weaken protections and dilute accountability.
Health and Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Climate Rule Repeal
Health and environmental groups sue EPA over repeal of landmark climate 'endangerment finding', calling it a dereliction of duty.
Five Dead and More Missing After Giant Landfill Collapse in Indonesia
Five dead, four missing after garbage landslide at Indonesia's largest landfill in Bekasi, highlighting Jakarta's waste crisis.
Labour MP leads debate on social media 'shadow banning' women's health content
MP Emily Darlington leads debate on social media 'shadow banning' of women's health content, citing evidence of unfair censorship.
UK Eco-Ban on Underfloor Heating and Towel Rails Proposed
The UK government is developing new energy-efficiency regulations that would ban the sale of over a third of space heating systems, including underfloor heating and towel rails.
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Honolulu Expands Ban on Sitting on Waikiki Sidewalks
Honolulu expands ban on sitting in Waikiki sidewalks, overriding mayoral veto, amid criticism it targets homeless for tourists.
Labor and Greens Strike Deal to Overhaul Australia's Nature Protection Laws
Australia's environment protection laws overhaul after Labor-Greens deal, ending five-year struggle to fix broken system.
UK Bill Grants Legal Rights to Nature
UK private member's bill launched to grant legal rights to nature, backed by Chris Packham and Baroness Natalie Bennett, aiming for a duty of care.
Apache Women Seek Supreme Court Intervention Over Copper Mine Land
Apache women seek US Supreme Court intervention to stop copper mining on sacred Oak Flat land in Arizona, transferred to Rio Tinto and BHP.
Environment Agency Downgrading 93% of Prosecutions for Serious Pollution
Leaked report shows Environment Agency downgraded 93% of serious pollution prosecutions, raising concerns about cutbacks and deterrence.
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Minns considers retreat on 'globalise the intifada' ban amid legal concerns
NSW Premier Chris Minns backtracks on banning 'globalise the intifada', linking decision to Queensland legal challenge outcome.
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