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Government will not be lenient with Thames Water creditors, suggests Reed

The company’s creditors have asked regulators to go easy over performance targets and fines for environmental failings.

Evening Standard

If Australia is serious about recycling more bottles and cans, look to Europe and double the 10c refund, campaigners say

Conservationists and recycling industry say Australia’s container deposit schemes are underperforming with low return rates and a deposit fee that should double to 20c

The Guardian - AU

New start date for the Anthropocene proposed – when humans first changed global methane levels

Humans have been reshaping the environment for at least 10,000 years. But the Anthropocene is the name given to the specific period of Earth history during which humans have had a global effect on the planet’s climate and ecosystems. Despite formal rejection as a geological epoch, it’s widely understood within…

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8 Office Rewards That Are Just Disguised Pressure Tactics

In the modern workplace, not all that glitters is gold. Many companies have become experts at packaging high-pressure demands as attractive perks or rewards. These seemingly positive incentives often mask an underlying expectation for employees to work longer, harder, and sacrifice their personal time.

Clever Dude

Thames Water renationalisation plans being stepped up, says minister

Environment secretary indicates that calls from creditors for leniency from fines and penalties will be rejected

The Guardian - UK

Pollution fines of more than £100m will go to environmental projects, Defra says

Concerns had been raised the cash from fines on water companies would not be ringfenced for schemes such as river restoration.

Evening Standard

Can't Sleep in the Heat? 10 Things to Try Tonight That'll Help You Stay Cooler

The temperature can be one of the main reasons you may struggle to sleep in the warmer months. Here’s what you need to do to combat this during a heatwave

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Second wind for long-promised nature law reforms

There is no time to waste to fix broken nature laws, Environment Minister Murray Watt says, although early indications suggest climate will not be included.

AAP

As the federal government fumbles on nature law reform, the states are forging ahead

The South Australian parliament today passed a new law to conserve, restore and enhance biodiversity.

The Conversation

Territory abandons 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target

A 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target has been abandoned by a territory administration despite an election promise.

AAP

Man charged with murder after Tasmanian police officer shot dead – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Here's why Hurricane Erick is quickly strengthening into dangerous storm

Doubling in strength in less than a day and expected to further grow further, Hurricane Erick is chugging through the ideal environment to power up quickly as it approaches Mexico's southern Pacific Coast

The Independent UK

'Big Short' investor warns the precarious tariff environment reminds him of WWI—and a trade war would send the U.S. into a recession

"The tariffs and the potential for a trade war, I think, is really the only risk to the market right now,” Steve Eisman said.

Fortune

‘Guerrilla rewilding’ aims for DIY conservation – but it may do more harm than good

Ever since modern environmentalism took off in the 1960s, people have tried to undo the damage humans have caused to nature. Efforts have ranged from reducing threats, to restoring habitats, to reintroducing vanished species – and the results have been mixed.

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Jaws at 50: how two musical notes terrified an entire generation

Our experience of the world often involves hearing our environment before seeing it. Whether it’s the sound of something moving through nearby water, or the rustling of vegetation, our fear of the unseen is rooted in our survival instincts as a species.

The Conversation

‘Canada is not for sale’ — but new Ontario law prioritizes profits over environmental and Indigenous rights

Despite provincewide protests, Ontario’s Bill 5 officially became law on June 5. Critics warn of the loss of both environmental protections and Indigenous rights.

Barchart

Is the VIX Too Low Again?

The VIX has declined to below 20. Given the current uncertainties in the economic and geopolitical landscapes, the volatility index may be too low in this environment.

Clever Dude

8 “Harmless” Habits That Are Secretly Damaging Your Home

Your home is your biggest investment, and you likely take pride in keeping it clean and functional. However, some of the small, seemingly innocent habits we perform every day can lead to significant and expensive home damage over time. These routine actions often fly under the radar, slowly causing wear…

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The Independent UK

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

Brazil has auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River, aiming to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups

International Business Times

Brazil Sells Exploration Rights To Oil Blocks Near Amazon River Mouth

Brazil sold exploration rights to 19 oil and gas blocks near the mouth of the Amazon river Tuesday, at the start of an auction slammed by environmentalists months before the country is to host the COP30 climate summit.

Sports Illustrated

Enzo Maresca Becomes Latest Manager to Criticise Club World Cup Environment

Enzo Maresca applauded Chelsea's ability to adapt to a ‘strange’ environment in their Club World Cup victory over LAFC.

The Conversation

Plastics threaten ecosystems and human health, but evidence-based solutions are under political fire

Negotiations toward a global, legally binding plastics treaty are set to resume this summer, with the United Nations Environment Programme announcing that the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution will reconvene in August.

The Guardian - AU

Murray Watt ‘personally lobbied’ Unesco over barring of WA rock art from world heritage list

Speaking to Guardian Australia, the environment minister said the report had been ‘clearly influenced’ by environment campaigners

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6 Supermarket Strategies That Reward Impulse Buyers (And Punish Planners)

Supermarkets are meticulously designed environments, engineered to maximize sales. While all shoppers are subject to their influence, certain retail strategies seem to specifically benefit the spontaneous, impulse buyer. Conversely, these same tactics can sometimes frustrate or offer fewer advantages to the diligent, list-driven planner. It can feel like the store’s…

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3 Tech Stocks You Can't Miss in This Market Cycle

There are three stocks in the digital space that shouldn't be ignored by investors, representing some of the most popular factors in a volatile environment.

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