Donald Trump has nominated Scott Socha, a hospitality executive whose company sued over Yosemite trademark rights, to lead the National Park Service, drawing criticism from conservation groups.
London's River Thames is set to receive its first official bathing site, one of 13 new locations proposed by the government to boost water quality monitoring and public access.
A new law in São Paulo, inspired by a loyal dog named Bob who guarded his owner's grave for a decade, permits pets to be buried alongside their human families in cemeteries.
Following the tragic flood at Camp Mystic that claimed 27 lives, Sarah Marsh's parents are advocating for enhanced safety regulations in Alabama and beyond, aiming to prevent similar disasters.
Six native title holders are challenging a Northern Territory government decision granting Fortune Agribusiness a 40 gigalitre annual water licence, arguing it threatens sacred sites and fragile desert ecosystems.
A group of Buddhist monks has completed a 2,300-mile peace walk from Texas to Washington DC, advocating for mindfulness and requesting Vesak be declared a national holiday.
Prince William visited an eco-friendly urban regeneration site in Riyadh, part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, while his trip faces overshadowing from the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal involving his uncle Andrew.
Scientists detect rising temperatures, bubbling gases, and unusual sulfur formations at Mexico's El Chichón volcano, though no imminent eruption is expected. The volcano last erupted in 1982, killing thousands.
France's government is sending letters to 29-year-olds urging them to have children, but critics argue it ignores real barriers like housing costs and gendered pressures.
A $54 million project to protect New Jersey beaches from erosion has collapsed due to disagreements between coastal towns over sand distribution, raising fears for tourism and storm protection.
Javier Milei's push to restart uranium mining in Patagonia has ignited protests over environmental risks and fears of Argentina becoming an 'energy colony' for US interests.
Analysis reveals extensive lobbying by Japanese LNG companies in Australia, with over 20 ministerial meetings influencing fossil fuel policies and delaying clean energy transition.
Campaigners warn EU leaders against weakening climate regulations to revive the faltering economy, arguing industrial issues stem from energy prices and market dynamics, not environmental rules.
US chemical giant Corteva will discontinue Enlist Duo, a herbicide containing Agent Orange and glyphosate linked to cancer and ecological damage, following years of litigation and public pressure.
Ministers are set to introduce tough measures to close loopholes that allowed failing water company bosses to receive millions in bonuses despite a ban, following criticism of the Water (Special Measures) Act.
A new Defra-backed report highlights efforts to diversify national parks and trails, addressing historical barriers and promoting inclusivity in rural areas for all communities.
US Congress votes to cut $125m in funding for replacing toxic lead water pipes, impacting states like Michigan and Illinois hardest and raising health concerns.
The Environmental Protection Agency has reapproved the weed killer dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton, despite concerns over crop drift and health risks.
Government-backed efforts to make national parks more welcoming face criticism, but advocates argue it fulfills a post-war promise that nature belongs to everyone, not just the white middle class.
Cuba faces persistent power outages amid escalating tensions with the US, while Argentina's Patagonia forests are ravaged by fires and Mexico's vape ban fuels cartel control, as captured in AP's latest photo gallery from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Oregon, Washington, and Native American tribes are seeking court-ordered changes to dam operations on the Snake and Columbia Rivers after President Trump withdrew from a $1 billion salmon recovery agreement.
Environmental advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the Bureau of Land Management reapproved a controversial four-lane highway through Utah's Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
Malaysia announces a comprehensive prohibition on electronic waste imports, reclassifying e-waste under absolute prohibition to combat illegal dumping and environmental threats.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin outlines Trump's executive order to fast-track permits for homes destroyed by 2025 wildfires, facing opposition from California officials.
Scientific analysis indicates the Chagos Islands' unique marine ecosystem is robust enough to survive the transition of sovereignty from the UK to Mauritius without significant damage.
In Iraq's Maysan province, discarded oil field barrels are being sold as water storage containers, exposing families to dangerous chemicals and sparking a public health emergency.
Oscar winner Halle Berry reveals California Governor Gavin Newsom has not contacted her as promised following her public criticism of his veto of the Menopause Care Equity Act.
A significant fire has broken out at a market in Tehran, Iran, with dramatic video footage showing thick smoke billowing into the sky. Emergency services are responding to the incident.
The Make America Healthy Again movement, having reshaped health policy, now collaborates with a traditionally pro-business EPA on environmental regulations ahead of midterm elections.
The British Government has launched its inaugural strategy to combat PFAS, the persistent 'forever chemicals' linked to serious health risks. The plan includes consultations on water limits and food packaging testing.