LAFD Foundation Hired Celebrity PR Firm After Fire
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation spent $65,000 on a celebrity PR agency to shape messaging following criticism of the Palisades fire response.
Category : Policy
Colombia's Cockfighting Tradition Faces Extinction After Ban
A landmark court ruling in Colombia has banned cockfighting, sparking debate over cultural heritage versus animal cruelty as the industry faces a three-year transition period.
Minns Considers Protest Restrictions in Sydney Amid Public Backing
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is exploring legal changes to limit protests in Sydney's CBD, including potential designations of protest sites and reforms to the Form 1 system, as polling shows strong public support for enhanced police powers.
King's Land Hosts Massive Illegal Waste Dump
A 25,000-tonne illegal waste dump on land partly owned by King Charles has sparked a bitter dispute between Wigan Council and the Duchy of Lancaster over who must fund the multi-million pound clean-up.
Air Fryer Cleanliness Crucial for Indoor Air Quality
University of Birmingham research reveals air fryers produce fewer harmful particles than traditional frying, but only when kept clean. Study examines 12 popular foods.
Fake Ivy Graffiti Wall Vandalised in Under 24 Hours
A California highway wall covered with artificial ivy to prevent graffiti has been spray-painted less than a day after installation, sparking criticism of Governor Gavin Newsom's $1 billion Clean California initiative.
Trump Orders Removal of Climate, Native History Signs in Parks
National parks across the US are removing or revising signs about climate change and Native American history under Trump's executive order to purge 'partisan ideology' from federal sites.
Trump Order Aims to Speed Up LA Wildfire Home Reconstruction
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to expedite the rebuilding of thousands of homes destroyed by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires by cutting bureaucratic red tape.
Royal Estate Avoids Cleanup of UK's Worst Illegal Waste Dump
The Duchy of Lancaster, King Charles's private estate, claims exemption from cleaning a toxic Wigan waste site using 700-year-old feudal law, sparking environmental and political outrage.
Lagos Demolition Displaces Makoko Residents
The demolition of waterfront communities in Lagos, Nigeria, has led to widespread displacement in Makoko, raising concerns over housing rights and urban development policies.
African Nations Attack Labour's Trophy Hunting Ban Plan
Five African nations have launched a scathing attack on Labour's proposed ban on big game hunting trophy imports, calling it colonial and hypocritical. Indigenous leaders warn it could harm conservation and rural communities.
Health Groups Sue EPA Over Pesticide Linked to Testicular Harm
Public health organisations are taking legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency over its approval of a PFAS insecticide that research shows causes testicular damage in rats and poses risks to children.
Utah GOP Threatens National Monument Management Plan
Republican lawmakers in Utah are using the Congressional Review Act to challenge the Biden-era management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, sparking fierce opposition from environmentalists and tribal groups.
Wood Burners to Get Cigarette-Style Health Warnings
New UK Government proposals will require wood burners and firewood to carry health warnings about air pollution risks, alongside stricter emissions limits for new appliances.
Scottish Baby Box Sent to New York Mayor
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani receives a baby box from Scotland's government as inspiration for his own proposed scheme, highlighting international policy collaboration.
Health Warnings and Stricter Limits for Wood-Burning Stoves
New wood-burning stoves will carry health warning labels and face stricter smoke emission limits under government plans to reduce air pollution and protect public health.
Water Violence Doubles Globally, Experts Warn of Rising Conflicts
A new report reveals water-related violence has nearly doubled since 2022, driven by climate change, corruption, and infrastructure issues, with experts calling for urgent action.
Real Madrid Faces Trial Over Stadium Concert Noise Pollution
A Spanish judge has indicted Real Madrid's CEO and a subsidiary over alleged environmental offences from loud concerts at the Bernabéu stadium, following complaints from residents about health impacts.
GOP Votes to Lift Boundary Waters Mining Ban
Congressional Republicans have advanced a resolution to overturn a 20-year mining moratorium near Minnesota's pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area, sparking fierce environmental debate.
EPA Stops Calculating Health Benefits of Pollution Rules
The Trump administration faces criticism after the EPA ceases calculating healthcare savings and lives saved from air pollution regulations, focusing only on industry compliance costs.
UK risks Ocean Cop exclusion over slow treaty ratification
The UK could be barred from a historic ocean conservation summit as its parliament lags in ratifying the UN High Seas Treaty. Environmental groups urge urgent action to secure Britain's seat at the table.
Victorian Premier Heckled Over Bushfire Crisis Response
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan confronted by furious resident over bushfire handling. Nearly 500 properties damaged as fires turn deadly. Read the full report on the escalating crisis.
Premier Heckled Over Bushfire Response
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan confronted by furious resident accusing government of abandoning communities during catastrophic bushfires. Read the full story.
Trump Slashes Sewer Aid for Poor US Communities
Deep funding cuts under President Trump jeopardise crucial aid for ageing sewer systems in impoverished US communities, exposing residents to health hazards and property damage. Explore the human impact.
Trump Policies Leave US Less Prepared for Disasters, Experts Say
Emergency managers warn President Trump's cuts to FEMA and climate science have dangerously weakened US disaster response as 2025 costs hit a record $101bn. Experts call it a 'perfect storm' of rising threats and a crumbling safety net.
Nepal ends failed Everest waste deposit scheme
Nepal is ditching its refundable Everest waste deposit after over a decade, replacing it with a non-refundable $4,000 fee to fund a major clean-up. Read the full story.
Centuries-old Boxing Day hunt proceeds despite opposition
Hundreds gather for Tiverton hunt as Labour plans trail hunting ban. Chris Packham calls it 'horrific', council says event 'not welcome'. Read the latest.
LA Wildfire: Did Plant Protection Rules Cost Lives?
A devastating California wildfire that killed 12 and destroyed 7,000 homes is at the centre of a lawsuit alleging firefighting was hampered by rules protecting endangered plants. Discover the shocking evidence.
Guggenheim Scraps Basque Country Expansion Plan
The Guggenheim Foundation has scrapped plans to build a new museum in a protected Spanish biosphere reserve following intense local protests. Read the full story on the victory for environmental campaigners.
Guardian corrects solar geoengineering data and US Capitol date
The Guardian has issued corrections on solar radiation modification figures and the date of the US Capitol riot. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
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