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Barbie workers ‘suffer burnt hands and blistered skin’ in Chinese factory for 2p a doll

Staff in Mattel’s Chinese factory and forced to handle scalding hot plastic for Barbies, resulting in burns, investigation finds

The Independent UK

Climate change: care for humans, other species and the natural environment is the key to a just transition

Communities across the world are facing two worsening crises: a climate crisis and a care crisis.

The Conversation

‘Many households still struggling’ as lenders report rise in mortgage defaults

A finance expert said that a Bank of England survey of lenders suggests that many households are still struggling in the current environment.

Evening Standard

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Friday briefing: Counting the human, environmental and political cost of Hurricane Milton

In today’s newsletter: Florida once again begins the clean up operation following a second hurricane in the past two weeks – what will be the fallout?

The Guardian - UK

Channel Seven asks judge to suppress ‘salacious’ evidence as it fights claims of a hostile work environment

Network trying to avoid embarrassment with ‘unprecedented’ application in legal battle with ex-Spotlight journalist Amelia Saw, court hears

The Guardian - AU

'We know they'll be back': Plans for state's biggest coal mine withdrawn

Hunter Valley Operations says it will resubmit plans for mine.

Newcastle Herald

Ukraine's vast forests devastated in hellscape of war

Ukraine's forests have become another serious casualty in the war with Russia. Shelling and fires have devastated vast areas, predominantly in the east of the country. This destruction is part of a larger environmental crisis affecting Ukraine's 10 million hectares of forest, with wildlife suffering habitat loss and areas riddled…

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Parliament feeds endless election speculation

The release of the parliamentary calendar for 2025 shows when we might expect the next federal election, and social media companies could escape a youth ban if they can provide a ‘low-risk’ platform.

Crikey

TD Bank To Pay $3B Fine After Pleading Guilty To Money Laundering Charges

Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Canadian-based bank 'created an environment that allowed financial crime to flourish'

International Business Times

New discoveries: three tiny species added to South Africa’s spectacular marine life

South Africa’s marine realm is globally unique because of the two major ocean currents that meet here. The cold, slow-moving Benguela and the warm, fast-flowing Agulhas currents create a special environment that supports high levels of biodiversity. Over 13,000 marine species are currently known to live in these waters. About…

The Conversation

We have the satellite data to show climate change is real. Now what?

Free, open source climate data can help bridge the gap between information and environmental action.

Space

‘Many households still struggling’ as lenders report rise in mortgage defaults

A finance expert said that a Bank of England survey of lenders suggests that many households are still struggling in the current environment.

The Independent UK

Tanya Plibersek has achieved ‘worse than nothing’ as environment minister

Pay attention and you might find a hidden message from one Crikey reader.

Crikey

Yes, nature is complex. But saving our precious environment means finding ways to measure it

Nature loss directly threatens half the global economy. The rapid destruction of biodiversity should alarm the many Australian businesses dependent on nature, such as those in agriculture, tourism, construction and food manufacturing. Yet nature considerations are often ignored in business decision-making.

The Conversation

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The Independent UK

Billie Piper says the thought of her children growing up in the Nineties like she did ‘blows my mind’

Exclusive: ‘Kaos’ actor said the thought of her children growing up in same environment as her ‘blows my head apart’

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Multiple Tornadoes Hit South Florida As Hurricane Milton Approaches

South Florida faces tornadoes as Hurricane Milton approaches, creating a high-risk environment for severe thunderstorms.

The Guardian - US

El Salvador faces scrutiny for ‘political’ trial of five environmental activists

UN and legal experts have condemned prosecution of anti-mining campaigners over alleged civil war-era killing

The Guardian - AU

Nature groups in ‘dismay’ over Albanese’s leadership on ‘critical’ environmental reforms

Exclusive: Letter to PM accuses handful of businesses and mining interests, mainly in WA, of trying to ‘undermine and derail’ law

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The Independent UK

Unexplained green taxes are costing holidaymakers ‘hundreds of pounds’, says travel boss

EasyJet Holidays chief executive hit out at the way some destinations were introducing environmental fees

AAP

Prosperity and climate action can go hand-in-hand

An Australian-hosted global summit has been told that protecting nature and combating climate change aren't the enemies of financial prosperity.

The Canberra Times

Why this Canberran is fighting for a duty of care to our environment

Everyone needs a healthy environment, not just niche activists.

Texas Observer

How Texas Diminished a Once-Rigorous Air Pollution Monitoring Team

Former employees say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality weakened the unit in the years following the onset of the fracking boom. The operation never returned to what it was before.

The Guardian - AU

Scientists contest environment minister’s claim of ‘blitzing’ Australia’s ocean reserve expansion goal

Tanya Plibersek claims Labor is protecting 52% of its ocean territory, but experts say that is ‘misleading’

Evening Standard

Flooding of AFC Wimbledon 'totally predictable' claims campaign group

The Cherry Red Records Stadium was flooded when 10,000 litres of water poured in after drains backed up in heavy downpours

The Guardian - AU

Fewer than 10 of these orchids remain in the wild. Victoria was about to burn them into extinction

Critically endangered flowers get stay of execution after local environmental group threatens legal action against Victorian government

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