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.
Category : Policy
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.
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.
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.
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.
Filipino Priest Who Defied Duterte Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award
Filipino priest who opposed Duterte's drug war wins Ramon Magsaysay Award for providing funerals to slain suspects and helping the needy.
Best DNA Testing Kits for Tracing Your Family History: Expert Guide
Expert review of top DNA testing kits for ancestry, including Ancestry and MyHeritage, with tips on accuracy, cost, and results timeline.
Kabul Faces Severe Water Crisis As Groundwater Vanishes
Kabul faces severe water crisis as groundwater vanishes; aquifers may run dry by 2030, threatening seven million residents.
Grassroots Groups Fight Sewage Pollution in Massachusetts Waterways
Massachusetts waterways face sewage pollution from combined sewer systems; grassroots groups push for full separation as MWRA opts for a cheaper plan.
Albanese Confirms New Federal EPA Model After Previous Failure
Anthony Albanese confirms new federal EPA model after previous failure, with details yet to be clarified.
Gaza farmers blocked from land by Israel's 'yellow line' border
Gaza farmers are blocked from their fertile land by Israel's 'yellow line' border, threatening agriculture and food self-sufficiency.
High Pulse Pressure Raises Dementia Death Risk by 16%
New research finds genetic risk for high pulse pressure raises dementia death risk by 16%, highlighting heart-brain health link.
Council Removes Fence Blocking Sunlight and Views
Bristol City Council removed a wooden fence that blocked a house window after online mockery. The fence was replaced with black railings for safety reasons.
University of Sheffield launches first national census of regional swearwords
University of Sheffield launches first national census of regional swearwords to preserve localised insults at risk of disappearing due to language homogenisation.
Use Cayenne Pepper to Deter Rats From Your Garden This Spring
Spring brings birds but also rats and squirrels. A simple kitchen spice, cayenne pepper, can deter rodents without harming birds. Learn how to use it effectively.
Daily Star Joins Restoration of Cerne Abbas Giant Chalk Figure
The Daily Star joined 200 volunteers to restore the Cerne Abbas Giant, a 55-metre chalk figure in Dorset. Extreme weather prompted early maintenance using 22 tonnes of chalk.
Thousands Join Anti-Racism Rally in Belfast
Thousands gathered at an anti-racism rally in Belfast organized by Unite Against Racism following days of unrest after a knife attack left a man injured.
UK to Ban Under-16s from High-Risk Social Media Apps
The UK government plans to ban under-16s from high-risk social media apps and restrict safer platforms, with under-18s also barred from romantic AI chatbots. The move follows a consultation where 9 in 10 parents supported an under-16 ban.
Judge Orders Restoration of National Park Plaques Removed by Trump
A US district judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate history and science materials removed from national monuments, citing censorship and half-truths.
Charity Shops in Sydney Hit by Illegal Dumping During Lockdown
Illegal dumping outside charity shops in Sydney surges during coronavirus lockdown, costing charities millions in cleanup fees.
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