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Renowned British artist Luke Jerram is taking the long view with his latest creation—a living art installation that won’t reach maturity until long after he’s gone. The artist, famous for his massive sculptural works including the seven-meter “Museum of the…
A 500-year-old oak tree is fighting for survival after contractors for restaurant chain Toby Carvery illegally cut off its branches last April, sparking widespread public outrage. Now environmental experts are calling on the company to fund emergency “life support” measures…
The collapse of carbon offset markets is putting successful forest conservation projects at risk, leaving communities and ecosystems that depend on this funding in jeopardy. After investigations revealed that most carbon offsets failed to deliver genuine emissions reductions, investment money…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to Brazil’s COP30 climate summit with bold promises but facing potential diplomatic tensions after the UK opted out of a major tropical forest protection initiative. Speaking before his departure, Starmer defended the UK’s green…
The United Kingdom has decided not to participate in a major international fund designed to protect the world’s remaining tropical forests, dealing a significant diplomatic blow to Brazil just as the country prepares to host the crucial COP30 climate summit.…
Some of Britain’s most precious ancient trees are facing an unexpected threat: insurance companies demanding their removal as a cost-effective solution to home subsidence issues, environmental campaigners warn. The controversy highlights a growing tension between property protection and environmental conservation.…
Australia’s proposed environmental protection laws face sharp criticism from a leading economist who warns they could be undermined by poorly defined exemptions that developers might exploit. Ken Henry, former Treasury Secretary and current head of the Australian Climate and Biodiversity…
Australia’s parliament is preparing to debate crucial reforms to the nation’s primary environmental protection legislation – the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act). However, early government signals suggest these long-awaited changes may fall short of addressing the country’s…
