Environmental Policy News

Two lawsuits have been filed by states to challenge the Trump administration's changes to the Endangered Species Act, which aimed to open up habitats of imperil

A minister announced that over 1 lakh acres of land have been earmarked in Maharashtra for compensatory afforestation efforts.

Delhi-NCR is transitioning from seasonal air pollution restrictions to implementing year-round control measures.

A Nature article states that the Nepal disaster serves as a critical reminder to seriously address complex climate risks.

Quebec's overhauled bottle deposit-refund system, rolled out in 2023 by Consignaction, has received mixed reviews from users, prompting an assessment of its eff

The article discusses why simply rebuilding after climate disasters is no longer sufficient, suggesting that every crisis presents an opportunity for change.

The Trump Administration is proposing a new rule that could remove federal protections from most U.S. wetlands. Many of these wetlands are crucial for feeding d

States are reportedly reducing or abandoning their ambitious 2030 climate goals due to political concerns over rising costs for consumers.

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman discussed their environmental credentials at a forum, highlighting differing views on the city's envi

Malaysia is urging ASEAN to reconsider its transboundary haze agreement, but experts suggest that achieving a haze-free goal by 2030 will be challenging without

Himachal Pradesh has announced that it will deny approval to industries that consume excessive water or cause pollution.

A government audit revealed that India's Green India Mission, launched a decade ago to expand forested areas, has achieved "negligible" results, with a 97.57% s

Over 270 marine scientists have written to Australia's environment minister, Murray Watt, accusing the government of failing to protect coastal waters by placin

Wales' plan for net zero by 2040 has received a mixed reaction, with environmental groups welcoming it but calling for bolder steps, while right-wing parties ex

California has implemented the nation's most stringent rules requiring homeowners to manage vegetation around their properties to prevent wildfires, a measure s

California has become the first US state to mandate energy-efficient replacement tires, a move praised by environmental groups for reducing emissions and fuel c

The UK's largest water reuse system in Cambridgeshire, designed to save thousands of litres daily, cannot be activated due to existing drinking water regulation

A major study has found a link between the introduction of Ulez in 2019 and improved lung growth in children, based on assessments of air quality changes.

Green energy tycoon Dale Vince has backed new North Sea drilling, despite previously calling such a move a 'betrayal' if approved by the government.

A CAG audit has identified significant shortcomings in the implementation of the Green India Mission, citing inadequate convergence with other programs, insuffi

California's top coastal officials are opposing an oil company's proposal to restart fracking off the state's coast, which would quadruple production on an agin

Experts and NGOs are expressing concern that the latest version of the UN plastic treaty is less ambitious than previous drafts, citing tenuous human health com

Tiny plastic sachets used for pan masala may soon be phased out, indicating a potential ban or regulatory change.

Recent polling indicates that Canadians' concerns about climate change have significantly increased this summer, following years of it being a lower priority, l