Women Spend 250m Hours Daily on Water Collection, UN Warns
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.
Category : Policy
Hawaii's Aquarium Fish Trade at Critical Crossroads
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.
Fly-tippers Face Forced Clean-Up Duty in Crackdown
Fly-tippers could be forced to clear their own rubbish under new government proposals. Councils gain powers to seize funds and issue conditional cautions.
Wisconsin Senate Passes $133M Forever Chemicals Package
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.
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Devon Villagers Excluded from £1.4bn Coastal Defence Fund
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.
Apache Women Seek Supreme Court Intervention Over Copper Mine Land
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.
Dog Walking Law: Unlimited Fines for Livestock Attacks from Wednesday
Pet owners in England and Wales face new regulations from 18 March 2026, with unlimited fines and animal seizure for dog attacks on livestock.
Zero-Tolerance Crackdown on Waste Crime Gangs Announced
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.
Potomac Sewage Pipe Restored After Environmental Incident
The massive sewage pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River is back in operation following emergency repairs, amid ongoing environmental concerns and a class action lawsuit.
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New Road Offence for Fly-Tippers with Licence Points Proposed
The UK government plans to introduce penalty points for drivers caught fly-tipping, potentially leading to licence removal, alongside vehicle seizure measures.
EPA Proposes Weaker Pollution Limits for Medical Sterilisation
The US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed relaxing air pollution limits for ethylene oxide, a chemical used to sterilise medical equipment, reversing a Biden-era rule aimed at reducing cancer risks.
Key Figures in UK Sewage Crisis: Where Are They Now?
An in-depth look at the key individuals involved in the UK's sewage pollution scandal, from regulators to water company executives, and their current roles and controversies.
Workers Slam Kristi Noem's Legacy as Destructive in Disaster Response
American disaster response workers have condemned the legacy of Kristi Noem, describing her policies as a singularly destructive force in emergency management and environmental protection efforts.
Chile's Environmentalists Battle New President Over Mining and Water
In northern Chile, fears grow that President José Antonio Kast's pro-business agenda will slash environmental safeguards, exacerbating water scarcity and mining pollution in the Atacama desert.
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EPA Chief Met Bayer CEO Before Supreme Court Glyphosate Fight
Internal records reveal a high-level meeting between EPA officials and Bayer's CEO to discuss Supreme Court action on glyphosate litigation, preceding Trump administration support for the company.
Alcoa Blocks Water Inspectors from Perth Catchment Sites
Documents reveal Alcoa's fencing in WA jarrah forests prevented rangers from monitoring 12 drinking water catchments, raising contamination fears for Perth's 2.3 million residents.
Welsh Water to Pay £44.7m for Sewage Spills
Welsh Water is set to pay £44.7 million after regulator Ofwat found serious breaches in sewage management, with funds aimed at environmental repairs and network upgrades.
Welsh Water to Pay £44.7m Over Sewage Spill Violations
Ofwat has ordered Welsh Water to pay £44.7 million after finding serious failures in sewage operations, with funds aimed at environmental improvements and river quality.
Welsh Water to Pay £44.7m for Sewage Spill Violations
Welsh Water is set to pay £44.7 million after regulator Ofwat found serious failures in sewage operations, with funds directed toward environmental improvements.
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Gulf's Water Weakness: Desalination Plants Under Threat
Recent attacks on desalination plants in the Gulf highlight a critical vulnerability, with fears of escalating strikes. Iran's own water stress may deter further assaults, but tensions remain high.
Howitzer Testing Proposal in Adirondacks Alarms Critics
A controversial proposal to test 155mm howitzers in New York's Adirondack Park has drawn fierce opposition from residents and environmentalists, who fear it will disrupt wildlife and tranquility.
Sewage Crisis: Aging Infrastructure Threatens U.S. Cities
A massive sewer pipe collapse near Washington D.C. has spilled 244 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide crisis of failing infrastructure affecting millions.
Greenpeace Activists Confront Macron at Nuclear Summit
Greenpeace activists disrupted Emmanuel Macron and UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi at a global nuclear summit in Paris, protesting France's continued uranium imports from Russia despite energy sovereignty claims.
Fukushima Innkeeper Tracks Radiation to Revitalise Town
Tomoko Kobayashi, an innkeeper in Fukushima, measures radiation levels to share data and help revive her community after the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster.
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Fukushima Innkeeper's Radiation Surveys Revitalise Hometown
Tomoko Kobayashi conducts radiation monitoring and shares data to rebuild her near-deserted Fukushima town, facing invisible dangers and government pressure 15 years after the nuclear meltdown.
Glasgow Vape Shop Fire Sparks Regulatory Crackdown Calls
First Minister John Swinney signals potential crackdown on vape shops after devastating Glasgow fire, with politicians debating new safety regulations and licensing requirements.
EU Funds Fuel Rapid Restoration of Rome's San Pietro in Vincoli
A €2 million EU recovery grant is enabling a fast-paced restoration of Rome's San Pietro in Vincoli basilica, part of a broader €500 million cultural renovation effort across the Eternal City.
Indonesia Landfill Collapse Kills Five, Exposes Waste Crisis
A massive garbage landslide at Indonesia's largest landfill has killed at least five people, with fears of more missing. The disaster highlights Jakarta's failing waste management system.
Romania's Gambling Crackdown: Councils Can Ban Betting Shops
Romania introduces emergency decree allowing local councils to veto or ban gambling venues, with at least nine cities planning full prohibitions amid public health concerns.
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Greens' Dog Licence and Zoo Ban Plan Sparks 'Killjoy' Criticism
The Green Party proposes reintroducing dog licences and abolishing zoos, with critics calling the policies 'barking mad' and a threat to animal conservation efforts.
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