The UK government has introduced its inaugural strategy to address PFAs, known as 'forever chemicals,' aiming to reduce environmental and health risks, with plans for statutory limits in England's water supply.
The UK government has released its first-ever strategy to address PFAs, known as 'forever chemicals,' proposing legal limits in drinking water while facing criticism from environmental campaigners.
Major investigation reveals how stain-resistant chemicals from Georgia's carpet mills contaminated water across multiple Southern states, with health impacts continuing decades later.
AP investigation reveals how millions of Americans relying on private wells face PFAS contamination risks, with no federal oversight and patchy state responses.
Residents of Sebastia express outrage over Israel's plan to seize a historic West Bank site, fearing it's a pretext for land grabs and settlement expansion, threatening their livelihoods and heritage.
The UK government is set to announce plans to reduce public exposure to PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in period products and other personal care items, citing emerging health and environmental risks.
A government intelligence assessment warns that ecosystem collapse and nature depletion represent severe threats to UK national security, particularly regarding food supplies and global stability.
Minister Jack Chambers acknowledges slow delivery of flood defences as Met Eireann issues Status Yellow rain warning for multiple counties, including Dublin and Wexford.
Proposed UN tax framework could force fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damage and impose global wealth taxes on ultra-rich individuals.
A devastating landslide at coltan mines in eastern Congo has killed at least 200 people, with rebel authorities suspending mining and ordering evacuations due to ongoing dangers.
Seismic activity has returned to San Ramon, California, with two tremors striking within seconds, ending weeks of unusual calm in a region experiencing months of earthquake swarms.
Reform UK has approached environmentalist Ben Goldsmith to develop nature policies as the party seeks to attract Conservative voters concerned about climate issues.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation spent $65,000 on a celebrity PR agency to shape messaging following criticism of the Palisades fire response.
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.
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.
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.
University of Birmingham research reveals air fryers produce fewer harmful particles than traditional frying, but only when kept clean. Study examines 12 popular foods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The demolition of waterfront communities in Lagos, Nigeria, has led to widespread displacement in Makoko, raising concerns over housing rights and urban development policies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani receives a baby box from Scotland's government as inspiration for his own proposed scheme, highlighting international policy collaboration.
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.
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.
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.