Stonehenge Activists: 'We Had No Choice'
Exclusive interview reveals the motivations behind the controversial Stonehenge protest as activists face potential prison sentences for their climate action demonstration.
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Italian PFAS scandal spreads toxic legacy to India
Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Miteni factory contamination in Italy has extended its toxic legacy to India, raising alarming health and environmental concerns across continents.
Just Stop Oil Activists Cleared Over Stonehenge Protest
In a stunning legal verdict, three Just Stop Oil activists have been acquitted for their Stonehenge protest after arguing their actions were necessary to confront the climate emergency.
Islington Frogspawn Shortage Alarms Conservationists
Islington's ponds are experiencing an alarming shortage of frogspawn this spring, raising concerns about urban wildlife decline and prompting local conservation action.
Labour ploughs ahead with higher welfare spending
In a bold move challenging fiscal restraint demands, Labour commits to maintaining higher annual spending on animal welfare and environmental standards, signalling a major policy shift.
Ford's Blistering Climate Rebuke to Trump
Hollywood legend and environmental activist Harrison Ford launches scathing attack on Donald Trump's climate policies, warning of catastrophic consequences for future generations in impassioned speech.
Nature's extinction crisis happening inside our bodies
Groundbreaking research reveals how the collapse of global biodiversity is creating a parallel crisis within human biology, with profound implications for disease, immunity and human health.
Wildlife Wonders: Tiger's Tube Journey & Nature's Spectacles
From a tiger's remarkable underground adventure to spectacular crab migrations and nature's master builders at work - this week's wildlife spectacle showcases nature's incredible resilience and adaptability.
Socotra's Alien Paradise Under Threat from Yemen Crisis
Stunning visual journey reveals how Yemen's political crisis threatens Socotra's otherworldly landscapes and ancient biodiversity in this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wood burning and traffic key to Europe's air quality crisis
Groundbreaking research identifies targeting wood burning and road traffic as the most effective strategy for dramatically improving air quality across European cities, with significant health benefits within reach.
Australia's Climate Policy Explodes in Parliamentary Showdown
The Australian parliament descends into chaos as the government's environmental reforms face opposition revolt, threatening to derail the nation's net zero commitments and sparking accusations of climate policy betrayal.
Climate activist jailed for art protest vandalism
A climate activist in the United States has been sentenced to prison for vandalising a protected artwork during a high-profile protest, sparking fresh debate about environmental activism tactics.
Governors Pledge Resistance to Trump Climate Policy
Democratic state leaders pledge to maintain climate commitments and fight potential Trump administration attacks on environmental regulations, setting stage for legal battles.
Climate change made Hurricane Melissa 4x more likely
Groundbreaking research exposes how human-driven climate change made devastating Hurricane Melissa four times more probable, signalling a dangerous new era for extreme weather events.
Ken Henry: Labor's nature laws "worthless" without changes
Exclusive: Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry delivers scathing critique of Labor's environmental reforms, warning exemptions could render new nature protection laws completely ineffective without urgent ministerial intervention.
NSW fast-track laws could accelerate mining projects
Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow major mining and power projects to be fast-tracked, as Premier Chris Minns concedes they'd likely qualify under the contentious system.
Wealthy suburbs creating urban wildlife havens
Groundbreaking research reveals affluent neighbourhoods are unintentionally creating biodiversity hotspots, with wealthier areas supporting significantly more plants and wildlife than poorer communities.
Puntland's drought crisis through powerful photography
Stunning photography reveals how relentless drought and disappearing rainy seasons are transforming life in Somalia's Puntland region, forcing communities to adapt to an increasingly arid landscape.
London's noisiest boroughs revealed in shocking new map
Exclusive data reveals which London boroughs suffer most from noisy neighbours, with some areas recording over 4,000 complaints in just one year. Discover if your borough makes the list.
Britain's Extended Autumn: Climate Change Rewrites Nature's Rules
Climate change is dramatically extending Britain's growing season, causing autumn leaves to persist for weeks longer than historical averages. Discover how our warming world is rewriting nature's seasonal rules.
Great Barrier Reef Pipeline Sparks Environmental Fury
A controversial plan to construct a massive pipeline from the Great Barrier Reef to drought-stricken western Queensland has ignited fierce debate, pitting environmental concerns against regional water security needs.
West London littering fines triple to £150
Hammersmith & Fulham Council dramatically increases littering penalties from £50 to £150 as part of aggressive new clean streets initiative targeting environmental offenders.
Scotland's mystery tea bags baffle scientists
A strange phenomenon in Scotland has scientists baffled - tea bags that refuse to decompose, leading to a nationwide investigation into what makes them so durable and what it reveals about our waste crisis.
Boris Johnson's shock attack on Tory green policies
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes dramatic political comeback with blistering critique of Conservative environmental agenda, warning current policies risk 'economic suicide' for Britain.
Activists paint 'TAX ME' on coal ship in Newcastle
Environmental campaigners stage dramatic protest in Newcastle harbour, painting 'TAX ME' on coal carrier in bold demand for fossil fuel taxation reform.
Trump's climate denial threatens global environmental policy
Former President Donald Trump has reignited his climate change scepticism, dismissing established science and threatening to unravel crucial environmental protections in potential second term.
Hong Kong environmental crisis deepens in Sha Tin scandal
Hong Kong's environmental crisis deepens as Sha Tin's pollution scandal reveals systemic failures in John Lee's administration. Exclusive investigation into the mounting pressure on environment chief Tse Chin-wan.
London council defends 'No Mow May' amid complaints
A South London council stands by its controversial decision to let grass grow wild during May, sparking debate between environmental benefits and resident concerns about neighbourhood appearance.
EU: UK Planning Bill Risks Brexit Trade Deal
The EU's ambassador warns Britain's controversial planning overhaul could derail the post-Brexit trade agreement, putting environmental standards and diplomatic relations on the line.
Matt Kean rebukes Coalition's environment law rollback
In a dramatic break from party ranks, prominent Liberal MP Matt Kean has condemned his own coalition's proposed environmental laws, warning they threaten Australia's natural heritage and economic future.
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