The Latest Breaking News from Environment

Al Gore's 2006 documentary won over Americans to the climate cause–but the scientific debate and political polarization have hardened attitudes since.

Unison and Prospect members in areas including river inspection, flood forecasting, coastal risk management and pollution control will strike.

Safety concerns over rubber surfaces used in children's playgrounds have prompted some councils to remove it. An environmental group wants it to happen everywhere.

Plans to restore nature, improve environmental quality, and increase the prosperity of the country are to be set out by the Government on Tuesday.

Major environmental plan includes tackling sewage spills and restoring wildlife habitats but critics question lack of funding

Environmental Improvement Plan includes many ambitious pledges but hard-pressed agricultural sector will need effective support

Germany announced on Monday that it would make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil

Paul Sweeney MSP calls for the facade of the historic Sauchiehall Street building to be saved from demolition have been backed by Historic Environment Scotland.

White conservative evangelicals, who make up most of the religious right movement, largely oppose government regulation to protect the environmental initiatives, including efforts to curb human-caused climate change. Multiple social scientific studies, for example, consistently reveal that this group maintains a significant level of climate skepticism.