New Zealand Plans to Abolish Environment Ministry
The New Zealand government has announced a controversial plan to abolish its Environment Ministry, sparking debates over environmental governance and policy effectiveness.
The New Zealand government has announced a controversial plan to abolish its Environment Ministry, sparking debates over environmental governance and policy effectiveness.
A new study reveals over 800,000 UK properties could be at severe flood risk by 2080 due to climate change, with Scotland most affected. Environmental groups urge government action ahead of local elections.
Heavy rains in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have caused fatal floods and landslides, killing at least 30 people with 39 missing as rescue efforts continue amid extreme weather.
Workers at Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut carefully cleared two feet of snow from the historic Charles W. Morgan whaling ship using only rubber and plastic tools to protect the delicate wooden decks.
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RecommendedEnvironmental groups in Hawaii have filed a lawsuit against Honolulu's planning department over approval of a 375-room Ritz-Carlton hotel they claim threatens endangered species and cultural sites.
A team of citizen scientists has discovered a massive coral during a comprehensive census of the Great Barrier Reef, highlighting the value of public involvement in marine conservation efforts.
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.
A couple celebrating a birthday in Dartmouth, Devon, captured video of a large black cat prowling near their hotel. Big cat expert Rick Minter suggests it could be a panther, adding to decades of sightings in the area.
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RecommendedNewquay Zoo staff made the difficult decision to euthanise Johnson the capybara and Al the tapir on the same day to prevent either facing life alone after age-related health declines.
New government proposals for environmental land management schemes could result in financial losses for British farmers, raising concerns over agricultural sustainability and rural economies.
Yosemite National Park's annual Firefall event, where Horsetail Fall glows like lava at sunset, draws crowds and raises environmental concerns.
Britain is urged to bring in Dutch water management experts to break the endless cycle of flooding, with calls for innovative solutions to tackle persistent environmental crises.
Ivory Coast faces a mounting cocoa crisis with 200,000 metric tons unsold by March's end, as government-set prices above global rates deter traders, threatening farmers' livelihoods and market stability.
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RecommendedPunch, a six-month-old macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has become an internet sensation for his attachment to a stuffed orangutan toy, which serves as a surrogate mother after rejection by his biological mother and peers.
Channel 4's drama Dirty Business reveals shocking illegal sewage dumping by privatised water companies, with campaigners demanding urgent renationalisation to end the crisis.
Heartwarming images show rescued chimpanzees at Tacugama Sanctuary in Freetown, Sierra Leone, captivated by bubbles, offering a glimpse of hope after trauma from poachers.
Seventy-two tigers have perished in two Tiger Kingdom parks in Chiang Mai, Thailand, within ten days. Authorities are testing visitors and investigating causes, with canine distemper virus detected.
New Zealand's kakapo parrot, once on the brink of extinction, is experiencing a remarkable recovery thanks to conservation efforts and an unusual mating surge. The population has quadrupled in three decades.
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RecommendedAshley Fairbanks launched Stand with Minnesota, raising nearly $20 million to support families affected by ICE raids, covering rent and coordinating flights for those in need.
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.
Environment groups express shock as the federal government approves bulldozing of nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna in the Northern Territory without a full environmental assessment, threatening habitat for 13 species.
Pest control experts advise moving bird feeders away from houses to prevent rat infestations as spring approaches. Bird seed and fat balls can attract rodents seeking warmth and food.
In Barrancabermeja, Colombia, oil spills from a state-owned refinery and armed gangs are devastating wetlands, endangering manatees and jaguars, and displacing fishing communities.
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RecommendedA 73-year-old retired teacher strapped herself to a 50ft copper beech tree for two-and-a-half hours in Dorset to prevent its removal, sparking a neighbourhood dispute over property damage versus preservation.
A dog owner's TikTok video showing her cockapoo puppy effortlessly escaping its crate has sparked a major online debate about the pros and cons of crate training for pets.
Newquay Zoo in Cornwall has euthanised two beloved animals, Johnson the capybara and Al the tapir, on the same day to avoid leaving either one lonely due to their inseparable bond.
Birdwatching expert Martin Cormican shares a straightforward tip to ensure birds flock to your garden this month, focusing on a key outdoor item and proper feeding practices.
The kakapo, the world's only flightless parrot, has seen its population quadruple to over 200 thanks to decades of intensive conservation efforts in New Zealand, with a promising breeding season underway.
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RecommendedA rare parasitic ant species in Japan, Temnothorax kinomurai, has been confirmed as the only known ant species composed solely of queens, with no workers or males, reproducing asexually through parthenogenesis.