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Today is a landmark day for environmental law. After years of false starts and abandoned promises, Labor has finally struck a deal with the Greens to pass long-awaited changes to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The laws are expected to pass the Senate today – the final…

The minister says quick approvals can happen while protecting the environment, but my experience tells me that haste brings unintended consequences

Deal to rewrite the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act marks end to five-year struggle to fix broken system

The Mold Pros, a nationwide environmental services company founded by John Bohde, has built a business on addressing this often-overlooked risk.

The development of miniaturised electronic tags that can be attached to animals has been one of the most spectacular developments for biology, environmental science and wildlife conservation in the 21st century.

Mechanics won’t spell it out, but many shops use quiet signals to flag problem customers. The practice isn’t written down. It spreads through habit, shared experience, and the need to protect time in a fast, high-pressure environment. These markers shape how long a technician spends on a diagnosis, how closely…

Modern electric vehicles are transforming the roads with low noise, rapid acceleration and zero exhaust emissions. However, drivers of electric vehicles in the UK will now face a new 3p per mile charge and drivers of hybrid vehicles a 1.5p per mile charge.

The first major changes in decades to Australia's long-criticised environment laws aim to better protect natural sites and speed up project approvals.

A court ruling in France could give African countries more power to hold corporations to account when they pretend to be environmentally friendly. The Paris Judicial Court found global oil and gas giant TotalEnergies guilty of misleading commercial practices, in a case brought by three environmental organisations.

Many couples assume that remote jobs offer unmatched stability, flexibility, and long-term security, especially compared to traditional office roles. Working from home feels safe because it removes commutes, reduces daily stress, and creates the illusion of control over your work environment. But behind that comfort lies a growing set of…

He chats with BBC Radio 4 host Martha Kearney on the Dumfries House estate.