Reporting, analysis and perspective from the environment desk.
The state government approved the removal of a 100‑metre heritage protection buffer around cultural sites at the Alice River gold project after a court action by traditional owners, prompting scrutiny of the process and the involvement of former political operatives.
Delegates at the United Nations biodiversity conference in Yerevan concluded negotiations with a persistent financial gap, even as nations pursue targets to protect 30% of global land and oceans by the end of the decade.
Internal communications show UK civil servants warned ministers to avoid formal engagement with the billionaire-backed wildlife facility due to compliance scrutiny.
New research analyzing thousands of natural forest plots across the United States indicates that woodlands with a greater variety of tree species are better equipped to handle concurrent climate extremes such as heatwaves combined with drought.
Research indicates that medium and large mammals in a protected Laotian reserve tend to avoid areas frequented by hikers and kayakers.
A rare localised ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region has expired after Russia declined an extension, while nationwide energy infrastructure attacks and counter-strikes continue.
Local governments in Western Australia are grappling with high costs to repair and upgrade aging charging stations as energy officials maintain that councils and private entities are responsible for network upkeep.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation in Khon Kaen reports a sharp rise in rescued leopard cat kittens, attributing the increase to habitat loss and agricultural burning, and outlines its rehabilitation and soft‑release program.
Scotland's recycling rate has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa).
European opposition to US-Israeli attacks on Iran grows as energy costs rise and protests intensify.
