The Latest Breaking News from Environment

‘We’ve made progress’: environment secretary is upbeat despite Labour’s struggles

Steve Reed says changes to living standards are happening and will make a big difference to trust in government

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025

‘This bill protects our precious waters’: how a Florida environmental group scored a win against big oil

Following the destruction from 2010’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill, an anti-drilling coalition took action with HB 1143 – and got it signed by DeSantis

The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025

How a £1.5bn ‘wildlife-boosting’ bypass became an environmental disaster

A14 in Cambridgeshire promised biodiversity net gain of 11.5%, but most of the 860,000 trees planted are dead. What went wrong?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025

EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump

The Environmental Protection Agency has placed on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a so-called “declaration of dissent” against the federal agency's policies

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Our gut bacteria can absorb and remove toxic 'forever chemicals' — at least in lab mice

An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," until they are excreted, new study finds.

LiveScience · Jul 3, 2025

9 Things You’re Required to Tell a Babysitter by Law

Hiring a babysitter is a rite of passage for parents, offering a much-needed break and a chance to recharge. In the rush to get out the door, you probably run through the basics: emergency numbers, bedtime routines, and where the snacks are. However, your responsibility to a caregiver—who is also…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 3, 2025

English farms could be taken out of food production to boost nature, says minister

Plans announced by environment secretary mean many upland farmers may be incentivised to stop farming

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025

Conagra Brands Is Down 24% This Year. Why Applied Game Theory Suggests CAG Stock Is Worth Another Look.

While CAG stock suffered under a tough economic environment, a key quantitative signal suggests a turnaround may be possible.

Barchart · Jul 3, 2025

Eco labels in South Africa don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

South Africans want to shop more sustainably, according to research published in the journal Sustainable Development. But most can’t tell which products are environmentally friendly.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2025

Labour delivers mixed picture on environment after one year, campaigners say

Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth say concerns remain over nature and anti-protest policies after assessing the party’s first year in office.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025