Ghost nets and plastic waste are severely impacting marine ecosystems in Asia, particularly in Indonesia. Coastal communities and conservationists face the burden of collection, with limited regulations to stop vessels from discarding nets. A 2024 report highlights Indonesia's significant plastic waste production and its discharge into the marine environment.
Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are descending on Makerfield for Andy Burnham's by-election, raising concerns about overwhelming voters. Hotels are booked, and activists will be deployed to polling stations and public spots to avoid door-knocking fatigue.
Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected in Makerfield for Andy Burnham's by-election, raising concerns about overwhelming voters. Hotels are booked, and activists will be deployed strategically to avoid swamping residents.
Pakistan's finance minister announced plans to remove sales tax on sanitary towels and related items, a move hailed by campaigners and UN Women. The decision follows a court case brought by young lawyers against the "period tax", which made products unaffordable for many.
Campaigners warn Natural England's new conservation contracts could lead to the cull of up to 90% of Dartmoor's endangered hill ponies, a breed present for 4,500 years. The government insists no cull will be allowed.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed a social media ban for under-16s, aiming to enhance online safety. While welcomed by many parents, scientists question the evidence for bans' effectiveness, and campaigners argue it lets social media firms evade platform changes.
Jamaican campaigners are taking the government to court to prevent the privatization of beaches, arguing it benefits tourists and hotel chains over locals who rely on the sea for livelihoods and leisure. The legal battles aim to challenge the 1956 Beach Control Act and a new Narra Act, which activists fear will further restrict public access and concentrate power.
Jamaican activists are fighting against "plantation tourism," where luxury all-inclusive resorts lock locals out of beaches like Mammee Bay. They argue this model, rooted in colonial land ownership, benefits elites while denying communities access to vital social, economic, and spiritual spaces.
An anti-racism rally in Glasgow was disrupted by a masked far-right group, some performing Nazi salutes. Clashes with police occurred as campaigners chanted "off our streets". The event followed recent race-related attacks in the city and in Belfast.
Pro-Palestine activists anticipate a significant shift in the Labour party's stance on the Israel-Palestine crisis, potentially leading to a tougher UK government policy. Factors include Green party electoral gains, upcoming leadership changes, and member polling favouring an arms embargo.
A new Natural History GCSE in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will teach students about UK habitats, human impact on nature, and climate breakdown, with at least 20 hours of fieldwork, aiming to make the subject accessible to all despite unequal green space access.
In Makerfield, a UK by-election reveals voter frustration with "broken Britain" alongside nuanced local concerns. Labour's Andy Burnham and Reform UK's Robert Kenyon are key candidates, with the election seen as a proxy for national leadership.
Western nations imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and far-right ministers, but critics argue the measures are 'too little, too late,' failing to address systemic state complicity in the occupation of Palestinian territories and leaving key architects of the expansion untouched.
Sir Keir Starmer announces tech giants must block nude images on children's phones by September, part of a broader push to regulate tech and protect minors, following criticism of delayed action on tech regulation.
Weakened UK electric car sales rules may increase CO2 emissions by 17m tonnes by 2030, driven by a 48% rise in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales, which emit more than anticipated due to underuse of battery mode.
Campaigners call for reform and public inquiry into royal finances after revelations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's private income from subletting cottages
Brazil's Billings reservoir, a vital water source for São Paulo, is severely polluted by waste and illegal development. Activists and planners warn of a system collapse if authorities don't act against corruption and neglect.
A major coastal development project in Albania, linked to Jared Kushner, is facing significant opposition from environmental activists and protesters. The government touts the project as crucial for tourism and EU aspirations, but critics fear irreversible damage to a protected wildlife reserve and raise concerns about land privatization and potential corruption.
Campaigners led by FairSquare are launching a "Reboot FIFA" initiative, calling for an investigation into president Gianni Infantino. A class-action style complaint, to be submitted after the World Cup, alleges breaches of the FIFA code of ethics and seeks reforms in governance, transparency, and accountability.
Campaigners and disability groups are urging the UK government to halt plans to cut funding for specialist assistive software under the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). They argue that free, mass-market tools cannot replace the functionality of specialist software, risking wider attainment gaps and increased student withdrawals.
A building known as a nesting site for swifts was demolished during the UK's nesting season, leading to accusations of wildlife crime and highlighting weak protections for at-risk birds from development projects.
Victoria's Game Management Authority (GMA) faces accusations of bias towards duck hunters and bullying anti-shooting campaigners. Critics claim the GMA posts personal details of fined rescuers online, leading to threats, and that the agency prioritizes managing protesters over policing hunters. Concerns are rising ahead of the GMA's merger into a new body, Outdoor Recreation Victoria.
Victoria's Game Management Authority (GMA) faces accusations of bias, allegedly doxxing anti-duck shooting campaigners and failing to police hunters. Critics fear a proposed merger into 'Outdoor Recreation Victoria' will exacerbate these issues, with concerns raised about the hunting lobby's influence.
Barnaby Joyce urged anti-abortion activists to 'keep the fires burning' in Sydney. Concerns are mounting over Labor's NDIS overhaul, a "franken-can" was named worst plastic packaging, and Trump reportedly argued with Netanyahu. Weight-loss drugs may cut cancer risk.
