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A 22-year-old worker died of asphyxiation and another got critical after they entered a sewage tank in Gangwa village on Tuesday. The two men worked for a contractor to clear a blocked pipeline. They had no safety gear, which showed how many rules got ignored during this dangerous work.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new energy regulations for Australian datacentres on Wednesday. Environmental groups now want a pause on all new developments until these rules start. The Climate Council warned that unchecked growth could mean soaring prices, saying, "The government must adequately regulate datacentre growth to ensure it occurs."
Singapore turned wastewater into drinking water through its NEWater project. The system uses a deep tunnel network to move used water to plants for purification. Harry Seah, PUB's Assistant Chief Executive, said, "NEWater is a pillar of national sustainability." This clean water now meets 40% of the nation's demand.
Toronto’s Don River, declared dead in 1969 after years of pollution, is now recovering. A 2025 survey by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority found over 20 fish species in the restored area. The return of Atlantic salmon shows that many years of hard work have finally started to pay off.
Bali’s 1,000-year-old subak irrigation system is under pressure as 6,500 hectares of rice fields vanished over the past five years. Urban growth and tourism expansion now force locals to buy water. These fields once acted as a giant natural water system, but development has changed how the island functions today.
The Mysuru City Corporation warned that penalties will be imposed on organisers found littering or using banned single-use plastic on Chamundi Hills during Ashada festivities. Officials will conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness. Organisers must manage waste properly and use eco-friendly materials to support the Clean Chamundi Hill campaign.
By the mid-1800s, New England had lost most of its forests due to centuries of logging and farming. As families moved west after 1825, nature slowly reclaimed the abandoned land. Today, about 60% of the region is forested again, showing one of history’s greatest examples of natural forest recovery.
China is building the Liuzhou Forest City to fight pollution by covering buildings in greenery. Architect Stefano Boeri designed the project to include 40,000 trees and one million plants across the neighbourhood. This plan aims to clean the air in the industrial region, turning urban spaces into a living forest.
Groundwater levels are falling worldwide as many regions face severe water shortages. Experts said, "Our idea was to combine flood protection with drought prevention." Researchers in Germany started a new project to store rainwater underground. This helps secure water for dry seasons and stops flooding when heavy rain falls.
The Delhi High Court on July 15, 2026, asked the Centre and Delhi government to respond to a plea regarding activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health. Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. The court sought these responses by tomorrow due to the urgent nature of issues.
A freight train caught fire after a collision in Ontario during a wildfire. The crew got off the train to rescue a foreman and escaped on foot as smoke filled the area. All members survived safely. Authorities said there was no immediate threat to the public amid the ongoing wildfires.
Researchers captured rare footage of more than 360 Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys traveling together across the forest floor in Yunling Nature Reserve on June 14. These animals usually stay in high-altitude treetops, so this ground movement showed a unique side of the protected species. Experts said this rare journey helps track them.