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The Tory government in the UK is failing on its promise to protect 30% of land and seas.

Rishi Sunak has been selected by the Tory party to become the next prime minister. Let's hope he u-turns on the environment.

Scientists and researchers admit despair at the failure of politicians to deliver meaningful climate emission reductions.

The combined impacts of climate and oil and gas prices have driven up average UK household food bills by a total of £11.4 billion.

Lack of government action on waste crime could see rise in fly-tipping, illegal waste sites, and evasion of landfill tax, a new report reveals.

Liz Truss accused of using 'frack me or sack me' ultimatum as motion that the UK should ban fracking was defeated by 230 votes to 326 in farcical scenes.

Labour calls on Tories to seize opportunity to end fracking ‘once and for all'

Activists are facing repression and the fossil economy is fighting to grow - there is no point crying over spilt soup.

We need a radical food system transformation to drastically steer us away from climate breakdown.

Scientists are urging the Biden administration to protect the endangered Gulf of Mexico whale from extinction - which are under threat due to fossil fuel extraction. 

Protection of ancient woods and trees is under threat, and so too is the ability of the UK to hit its net zero targets and act against the impacts of climate change, warn campaigners.

A decade of 'diminishing' regulation funding puts pressure on water pollution enforcement.

For the women of Guazapa, El Salvador, the bicycle has become a sign of freedom, sustainability and empowerment.

A new Vegan Society campaign encourages small dietary shifts for big environmental benefits.

'Until the Last Oak Falls' documents the early days of environmental activism in the 1990s. The book launched with a discussion between activists from then and now. Catherine Early reports.