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Strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP suits, are civil claims brought against people or organizations who voice opinions publicly. These lawsuits are intended to intimidate opponents and suppress advocacy efforts by forcing critics to spend time and money on expensive litigation.

Staff crisis at Environment Agency, which helps monitor 950 sites, means it is hearing about incidents later than normal, insider says

Annual survey by IQAir based on toxic PM2.5 particles reveals some progress in pollution levels in India and China

For many people, the most visible impact of Cyclone Alfred was the damage big waves and storm surge did to their local beaches.

Alfred is being used as the latest front in an ideological war, but facts are relevant to how we prepare for a climate-changed future

Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s happening now. One of the most visible and devastating effects is rising sea levels, which are swallowing coastlines, displacing communities, and even threatening the existence of entire nations. The sinking nations phenomenon is no longer science fiction; it’s a harsh reality for…

Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades

Letters: Sadiq Khan should be congratulated for expanding the Ulez scheme despite criticism from Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner, says Peter Walker. Plus a letter from Dr Robin Russell-Jones

The two species of African rhinoceros are conservation icons. Large, charismatic, and vitally important for their ecosystems, to lose either species would be a devastating blow.