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Critics say that fifth Pfas Trump’s EPA has proposed for approval this year would put food and water supply at risk

In today’s newsletter: As the world’s leaders gather in Brazil, the urgency of the climate crisis collides with political inertia. The Guardian’s journalists will be following all the stories from Belém

World leaders and delegates are meeting in the northern Brazilian city of Belém for COP30, this year’s major UN climate summit.

Leonardo DiCaprio backs a Brazilian activist once accused by Bolsonaro of burning the Amazon, turning a smear into a global environmental partnership.

When BP and Shell sold the South African Petroleum Refinery (Sapref) in 2024 to the Central Energy Fund, a government entity, for R1 (or six US cents), environmental advocates warned that Sapref had not taken any steps to clean up pollution. Neither had it made reparations for harm inflicted on…

An all-out plastics crackdown forcing businesses to use environmentally friendly alternatives is being rolled out to stem a massive rubbish problem.

A heavily reported expose on one of the nation's environmentalist organizations in the New York Times

MP asks for explanation from Southern Water amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea life

Working in dangerous conditions does not always require operating heavy equipment or climbing tall structures. Multiple dangers exist in regular work environments that cause progressive harm to your body and financial security. The concealed dangers remain undetected by people until they lead to actual physical injuries. Knowing potential risks enables…

Renowned for wrangling factions in the Hawke government, and as an effective environment minister, the politician made ‘whatever it takes’ his mantra

Experts say the proposed legislation is full of problems, including excessive ministerial discretion and relaxing like-for-like offset rules