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Millions of Plastic Beads Contaminate English Beach, Ford Faces UK Diesel Emissions Lawsuit While Indigenous Protesters Storm COP30 — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sat, Nov 15 2025
Camber Sands beach requires massive cleanup after wastewater plant failure released plastic biobeads. Ford allegedly sold one million faulty diesel cars in UK High Court case. Indigenous activists demand Amazon protection voice at Brazil climate summit. Read the full article
British court holds mining giant bhp liable for catastrophic brazilian dam collapse that killed 19

Nearly a decade after one of Brazil’s worst environmental disasters, a British court has ruled that Australian mining giant BHP bears legal responsibility for the devastating…
Indigenous protesters storm cop30 climate summit, demanding real voice in amazon protection plans

Indigenous activists made their voices heard at Brazil’s COP30 climate summit this week, with over 100 protesters blocking the conference entrance and hundreds more pushing past…
Ford sold one million diesel cars with faulty emissions systems in uk, high court hears

Ford is facing serious allegations that it knowingly sold approximately one million diesel vehicles in the United Kingdom with defective emissions control systems, according to testimony…
The dark truth behind sloth tourism: how selfie culture drives illegal wildlife trade

Sloths have become the unlikely victims of social media’s selfie obsession, with their naturally “smiling” faces and docile appearance making them prime targets for wildlife traffickers…
Millions of plastic beads contaminate popular english beach after wastewater plant failure

A massive environmental cleanup is underway at Camber Sands, one of England’s most beloved beaches, after millions of plastic biobeads washed ashore following a catastrophic equipment…
Saalumarada thimmakka, india’s “mother of trees” who planted 400 banyans, dies at 114

A remarkable environmental legacy has come to an end with the passing of Saalumarada Thimmakka, the extraordinary Indian woman who transformed a barren stretch of road…
Australia’s snake handler boom: why more people are learning to wrangle the world’s deadliest serpents

Australia is experiencing an unprecedented surge in professional snake handlers, driven by increasing encounters between humans and some of the planet’s most venomous reptiles. To understand…
Millions of Plastic Beads Contaminate English Beach, Ford Faces UK Diesel Emissions Lawsuit While Indigenous Protesters Storm COP30 — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sat, Nov 15 2025

Camber Sands beach requires massive cleanup after wastewater plant failure released plastic biobeads. Ford allegedly sold one million faulty diesel cars in UK High Court case. Indigenous activists demand Amazon protection voice at Brazil climate summit.
Cop30 climate summit: the end of fossil fuels is coming, but not fast enough

The world’s transition away from fossil fuels has reached a turning point, but the pace of change may not be quick enough to prevent dangerous climate…
Mexico’s drought-stricken state faces water crisis as tech giants plan 32 massive data centers

The state of Querétaro in central Mexico is caught in a devastating paradox: while enduring its worst drought in 100 years, it’s simultaneously becoming the epicenter…
Young environmental journalists share hope and uncertainty in “letters to the future” series

A diverse group of emerging environmental journalists from six countries has concluded an intensive conservation reporting fellowship program with a powerful message: despite deep concerns about…
Lake district dj stages creative 24-hour protest against sewage pollution using chart music

A radio DJ in England’s Lake District is taking a uniquely creative approach to environmental activism by staging a 24-hour broadcasting marathon to protest sewage pollution…
The dark side of clean energy: how nickel mining for electric vehicle batteries is devastating philippine communities

While the world races toward a cleaner energy future, the communities powering that transition are paying a steep price. A new report from Climate Rights International…
Former national park service director warns of privatization threats to america’s protected lands under trump administration

Jonathan Jarvis, who served as director of the National Park Service from 2009 to 2017, is sounding the alarm about what he sees as existential threats…
This week’s most captivating wildlife moments: from relaxed capybaras to playful bears and rare welsh polecats

Nature photographers around the globe have captured some truly remarkable wildlife moments this week, showcasing the diverse and fascinating behaviors of animals in their natural habitats.…




