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The Government is preparing to respond to a landmark review into the ailing water sector on Monday.

Some appliances you use every day might soon be illegal in your state. New rules are changing what you can buy, install, or even keep in your home. These bans are not just about saving energy—they’re about health, safety, and the environment. If you own one of these appliances, you…

Pollution causes more illness and early death than any other environmental threat, accounting for one in six deaths worldwide. For decades, the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) has driven many of the biggest advances for safeguarding human health and ecosystems from chemicals. Now, this…

The environment secretary previously said abolishing the regulator is an option

Ever started a DIY project at home and thought, “What could go wrong?” Most people don’t expect their weekend fix to land them in trouble with federal law. But it happens more often than you’d think. Some home improvements, repairs, or creative builds can cross the line into illegal territory—sometimes…

Walking into a house that feels stuck in a time warp can be jarring, and you might be surprised to learn that a few common items could be dating your own home. You’ve invested time and money into creating a comfortable space, but certain trends have a shorter shelf life…

With the rise of sustainable tourism (travelling in a way that minimises harm to the environment, and benefits local communities), words such as “sustainable”, “"eco” and “green” appear on countless holiday brochures. From five-star hotels promoting “eco luxury” to airlines pledging to reduce carbon emissions and destinations making various green…

The UK’s environment minister Emma Hardy has announced a ban on toxic lead ammunition to protect Britain’s countryside. This ban includes the sale and use for hunting of both lead shotgun ammunition (each cartridge of which contains hundreds of small lead pellets called “shot”), used mainly for hunting small game…

New retirees might enter a different environment than their predecessors — the economy or market might have changed slightly or dramatically