Australia's New Environmental Laws: 7 Key Changes
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
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Quebec lake mysteriously empties after wildfires
Lac Rouge in Quebec has completely drained, with experts pointing to wildfire damage and logging as contributing factors. Discover how forest protection matters.
5,500 US Toxic Sites Face Coastal Flooding Risk
New study reveals thousands of hazardous US facilities handling waste, sewage and oil could flood due to rising seas. Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable communities.
Coalition offers deal on Labour's environment laws
Opposition leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition will support Labour's rewritten Environment Protection Act if 'sensible amendments' are accepted. Read the latest on the political negotiations.
Government CSIRO cuts risk climate research quality
Deep funding reductions to Australia's CSIRO threaten vital climate science. Will these cuts deliver intended results or damage crucial environmental research?
Illegal 150m waste mountain threatens Oxfordshire river
A 150m long illegal waste dump in Kidlington is polluting the River Cherwell. PM Sir Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as a criminal investigation launches.
How the climate crisis affects daily life in the US
The Guardian invites US residents to share personal stories of how the climate crisis has impacted their everyday lives, from dried-up rivers to wildfire restrictions.
Fly-tippers dump 150-metre waste mountain in Oxfordshire
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating this major pollution incident near Kidlington.
UK may enforce Christmas light limits like US base
A Suffolk resident advocates for UK restrictions on exterior Christmas decorations following US Air Force base example. Could this help Britain's net zero drive? Share your views.
Council failed to investigate rat-infested home for 12 months
A North London family endured rats, leaks and mould as Harrow Council 'did not investigate' for 12 months, causing health issues. Discover the Housing Ombudsman's findings.
California farms sprayed 15m lbs of PFAS on crops
Shocking study reveals California farms applied 15 million pounds of PFAS 'forever chemicals' to food crops between 2018-2023, posing serious health risks to consumers and farmworkers.
Five Cultural Shifts That Captured Australia in 2025
The Guardian's annual Shift Happens report uncovers five major cultural transformations reshaping Australian society. Discover the trends defining the nation's identity.
Illegal waste mountain appears in Oxfordshire field
Satellite images reveal how a grassy Oxfordshire field became a 10m high illegal waste dump in months. Discover the scale of the UK's waste crime epidemic and its environmental risks.
COP30 Protests & Global Photos: Daily Visual Highlights
Striking images from worldwide COP30 climate protests dominate today's photos, featuring powerful giraffe symbolism and Tokyo's dramatic sunset. See the full visual story.
Human exceptionalism threatens Earth's biodiversity
Exploring how the belief in human moral superiority over nature drives environmental destruction and what Indigenous wisdom teaches about living as kin with all beings.
Government Risks Missing Housing and Nature Targets
A cross-party committee warns that planning reforms threaten both 1.5 million home target and nature goals. Find out why nature is not the 'blocker'.
MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth
A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.
Australia's biodiversity offset reforms risk NSW mistakes
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.
Bali's plastic pollution crisis hits record levels
Bali faces monumental plastic pollution crisis as 2025 becomes worst year yet. Stunning photography exhibition reveals frontline battle against plastic waste overwhelming the island.
Camber Sands plastic biobead disaster cleanup continues
Volunteers work tirelessly to remove millions of plastic biobeads from Camber Sands after Southern Water spill. Wildlife at risk in rare dune habitat. Join the cleanup effort.
650 million plastic beads pollute Sussex coastline
Millions of toxic plastic beads from Southern Water spill are spreading along Sussex coast, threatening wildlife and tourism. Join the cleanup effort.
Climate Change: The Urgent Reality We Must Face
As climate impacts intensify globally, experts warn against complacency. Discover why immediate climate action remains critical for our future.
Texas shrimper stalls Exxon's $10bn plastics facility
Diane Wilson, a 77-year-old shrimper, successfully challenged ExxonMobil's planned $10bn plastics plant in Texas through legal action, highlighting growing community resistance against fossil fuel expansion.
Climate Activists Blockade COP30 Summit in Protest
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit, demanding immediate action as tensions rise over fossil fuel phase-out. Follow the latest developments from the critical climate conference.
London judge rules BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster
A London judge has ruled BHP Group liable for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse in Brazil, a disaster that killed 19 and caused widespread environmental devastation. Read the full story.
High Court finds BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster
Mining giant BHP found legally responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster that killed 19 people. Landmark ruling affects 700,000 claimants in historic case.
UK court rules BHP liable for Brazil dam collapse
London's High Court finds mining giant BHP responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster. Learn how this landmark ruling advances corporate accountability.
Judgment due in BHP Brazilian dam collapse case
The High Court in London will deliver its judgment on the £36bn claim against BHP over Brazil's Fundão dam collapse, a disaster that killed 19 and caused an environmental catastrophe.
EU Becomes Global Climate Leader Despite Backlash
The European Union has positioned itself as the world's leading force for climate action while facing growing anti-green sentiment. Discover how Brussels is defending environmental policies.
Australia's Environmental Law Reform: Labor's Dilemma
Australia's Labor government faces critical choice on environmental laws. Will they partner with climate vandals or deliver genuine reform? The future of biodiversity hangs in balance.
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