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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to investigate allegations that the state is failing to enforce the Clean Water Act. Environmentalists say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s system of issuing permits has made it too easy for industries to contaminate rivers, lakes and estuaries.

"Many community groups and fishermen in the area are concerned"

While some vehicles can face a charge of up to £50 a day, not all motorists will have to pay the pollution toll

More than 1,000km southwest of Mahé, the main inhabited island in Seychelles, lies a ring of coral islands called the Aldabra Atoll. The islands are a Unesco world heritage site and support a huge diversity of marine species including manta rays and tiger sharks. The atoll is also a breeding…

The Clean Air Zone began this week, charging high-polluting vehicles to enter into Newcastle

PM2.5 dust levels above the safe limit of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre were reported in 53 provinces across the country, including Bangkok and its suburbs, on Wednesday morning.

Changes include prohibiting the supply and sale of plastic straws, cutlery, plates, drink-stirrers and cotton bud sticks, bringing Victoria into line with most other states.

Climate Minister Chris Bowen is facing a barrage of pushback over the crowning jewel of the Albanese government’s climate policy.

Environment secretary sets lower 10-year objective for cleaner air but researchers say their goal is reachable with stronger action