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King Charles' blunt reply to being asked about 'meddling' when he's on the throne

Charles has become known for his interventions on political life on everything from the environment to GM crops, but concerns were raised if this would continue into his time as monarch

Daily Mirror · Sep 9, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway councillor expresses concern over delays for Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere base

Dougie Campbell believes a "lack of movement" is holding things up and fears a knock-in impact on environmental projects

Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022

How safe is it to drink rainwater?

Rainwater may be contaminated with chemicals, and scientists are still uncertain about their effects

Salon · Sep 8, 2022

"We can't afford another kill": fears Mannering Park fish kills will impact on long term health of lake

The head of the state's environmental watchdog says it won't hesitate to take action against Vales Point power station if it is found to be the cause of the latest Lake Macquarie fish kill.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2022

Café and shop plan looks to bring new life to Nottinghamshire garage 'in a poor state'

The plans have been opposed by the Environment Agency

Nottingham Post · Sep 8, 2022

NSW becomes first state to treat carbon dioxide as pollutant to ensure industries cut emissions

Environment Protection Authority’s climate policy plans to reclassify greenhouse gas and offer incentives to transition from fossil fuels

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2022

Minister can't ignore Mt Pleasant's climate impact, groups say

Environment groups have demanded federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek formally consider the climate impacts of fossil fuel extraction when deciding whether to sign-off on the Mt Pleasant coal mine extension.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022

White House: Undermining Northern Ireland agreement will not help U.S.-UK trade talks

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday any efforts to undermine the Northern Ireland agreement would not create a conducive environment for trade talks between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

John Francis decided not to speak for a day. It turned into 17 'wonderful' years of silence

When environmentalist John Francis realised he was spending more time arguing with people than listening to them, he decided to stop talking — for 17 years.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

Environmentalists’ concern over Liz Truss adviser’s climate policy views

Matthew Sinclair wrote book tackling ‘burgeoning climate change industry’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022