Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
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Arctic sea ice hits record low, accelerating climate crisis
A major scientific report reveals Arctic sea ice shrank to a record low in 2024, driven by extreme heat. This rapid loss threatens global weather patterns and coastal communities. Read the full analysis.
5 Key Images That Defined the COP30 Climate Summit
Powerful visual moments from the UN's COP30 climate conference reveal the urgency of global warming. See the images shaping our environmental future and join the call for action.
Australia-Turkey Climate Deal Sets Stage for COP31
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
COP30 Reaches Climate Deal After All-Night Brazil Talks
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
Coroners' Death Prevention Reports Ignored
Parents who lost their daughter demand legal enforcement of coroners' reports after a study reveals systemic NHS failures are being routinely ignored, leading to preventable deaths.
Major Fire Halts Cop30 Climate Talks in Brazil
A huge fire has forced evacuations and halted UN climate talks at the Cop30 venue in Brazil. Read the latest on the incident and its impact on the crucial summit.
32,000 could die in extreme heatwaves, study warns
A new Stanford study reveals extreme heat could cause weekly death tolls rivaling the COVID pandemic, with up to 32,000 fatalities possible. Learn how adaptation measures could save lives.
Trump climate policies may cause 1.3m extra deaths
New analysis reveals Trump's anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3 million additional temperature-related deaths worldwide, disproportionately affecting poor nations. Read the full investigation.
Coroners' maternal death advice routinely ignored
Shocking research reveals 62% of coroners' prevention reports for maternal deaths in England and Wales go unheeded. Urgent NHS maternity investigation needed.
Pope Leo XIV urges concrete climate action at UN talks
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action, stating God's creation is 'crying out'. He urges world leaders to protect vulnerable communities and honour the Paris Agreement.
PNG Leader: COP Summits Are Failing Vulnerable Nations
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
Earth's hottest 12 months breaks temperature records
New climate data reveals our planet has experienced its warmest year-long period on record, pushing past critical temperature boundaries and signalling urgent climate action is needed.
Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
UN: Triple hottest years risk irreversible climate damage
A devastating UN report reveals Earth has experienced its three hottest consecutive years, pushing crucial natural systems toward irreversible tipping points with catastrophic consequences.
2025: Second Hottest Year in Recorded History
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.
Brazil Climate Talks Spark Hope for 1.5°C Goal
As world leaders gather in Brazil for critical climate talks, new analysis reveals a potential pathway to revive the fading Paris Agreement target. Discover why experts say this summit could mark a turning point in the global fight against climate change.
Scientists: 1.5°C Climate Goal Still Within Reach
Groundbreaking research shows the 1.5°C climate target remains achievable with immediate, decisive action on emissions and renewable energy transition.
Solar geoengineering could trigger climate chaos
Leading scientists warn that rogue solar geoengineering deployment could trigger catastrophic climate consequences, calling for urgent international governance.
Starmer to personally attend COP30 climate summit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces he will personally attend COP30 in Brazil, signalling UK's renewed global climate leadership under Labour government with Ed Miliband as Energy Secretary.
Bill Gates: We're losing climate change battle
Microsoft founder Bill Gates delivers urgent climate memo revealing global setbacks in green technology deployment and calling for accelerated innovation to meet emissions targets.
America's Best Climate Cities Revealed - California Dominates
New research uncovers America's most climate-resilient urban centres, with California cities dominating the rankings while traditional hotspots face increasing weather challenges.
Four mysterious deaths at Disney World Orlando under investigation
Shocking investigation reveals four adults died under mysterious circumstances at Disney World Florida resorts within months, raising serious safety questions at the world's most famous theme park.
Daylight Saving Time 2024: When Clocks Go Back
As autumn deepens, Britain prepares for the annual clock change. Discover when the clocks go back, why we still follow this century-old tradition, and how it affects your health and daily routine.
Glasgow Bids to Host COP30 Climate Summit
The Scottish Government is mounting an ambitious campaign to bring COP30 to Glasgow, building on the city's successful hosting of COP26. Discover how this bid could cement Scotland's leadership in global climate action.
UK and US cut climate funding despite UN crisis warnings
Exclusive: Britain and America dramatically reduce contributions to key UN climate crisis fund despite urgent warnings about escalating global warming threats.
Autumn's Last Stand: Why Leaves Linger Longer
Climate change is dramatically extending Britain's growing seasons, creating stunning autumn displays that last weeks longer than in previous decades. Discover how warming temperatures are reshaping our natural calendar.
Trump escalates climate change denial, calls crisis 'hoax'
Former President Donald Trump escalates his climate change denial rhetoric, dismissing established science as 'hoax' while experts warn of catastrophic consequences for international climate agreements and environmental protection.
Earth's Vital Signs in Critical Condition: Climate Emergency
A damning new climate report reveals Earth's vital signs are deteriorating at unprecedented rates, with experts warning we're running out of time to prevent irreversible damage to our planet.
Daylight Saving 2024: When UK Clocks Change
Your complete guide to the upcoming clock change in March 2024. Discover when British Summer Time begins, why we still change clocks, and the ongoing debate about scrapping the practice.
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