Government plans would introduce a default four-container scheme for paper, plastics, food waste and residuals, while allowing councils to retain local flexibility and to run longer contracts under existing terms.
Recent bear attacks across Europe and Asia, documented on film, underscore rising human-wildlife interactions as habitats shift and climates warm.
A wave of bear attacks—from hikers in Greece to drivers in Romania and climbers in Japan—has drawn renewed attention to safety as bears share increasingly overlapping spaces with people.
Karbala project marks milestone in renewables push as country struggles with outages
Powering Life for Less Show at St Pierre Park Hotel will offer practical tips and access to advisers
Volunteers join authorities to revive polluted lakes amid rapid urban growth and water shortages
The Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction would set rules for marine protected areas, mining controls, and global cooperation as ratifications proceed.
Newsom signs extension of cap-and-trade program, redirects revenue to climate, housing and transportation efforts; critics warn of higher fuel costs
BOEM seeks reconsideration of SouthCoast Wind’s construction and operations plan amid broader offshore-wind policy shifts