Major climate protests at COP30 halfway point
Protesters flooded the streets of Belem, Brazil, for the largest day of action during UN climate talks, demanding urgent action from world leaders on fossil fuels and environmental justice.
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Cop30: UN Climate Summit Faces Critical Finance Test
As the UN's Cop30 summit unfolds in Belém, the critical battle over climate finance between developed and developing nations will determine the pace of a just transition from fossil fuels. Will wealthy nations pay their fair share?
Korean farmers sue power firm over climate damage
Five South Korean growers are taking legal action against the state power utility, alleging its fossil fuel reliance has accelerated climate change and ruined their harvests. Discover the implications for renewable energy policy.
Oil Oversupply Warning: 8 Million Barrel Glut by 2030
Global energy watchdog IEA predicts massive oil oversupply by 2030 as demand peaks and production surges. Discover how this will affect energy markets and climate goals.
Carbon emissions to reach record high in 2025
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels projected to hit 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025, breaching Paris Agreement targets. UK among few nations reducing emissions while growing economy.
Monash University ends Woodside Energy partnership
Monash University terminates controversial $43m partnership with Woodside Energy following staff and student protests. Campaigners vow to continue fight for full fossil fuel dissociation.
South Korea Power Plant Collapse: Workers Feared Dead
Emergency crews race against time after catastrophic collapse at South Korean construction site leaves workers trapped under concrete amid ongoing rescue operations.
Trump's public lands nominee sparks conservation fury
Donald Trump's controversial pick to oversee America's public lands faces intense scrutiny as environmental groups warn of unprecedented threats to national conservation efforts.
Kim Jong Un threatens to annihilate South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared South Korea his country's 'principal enemy' and threatened to destroy the nation if provoked, signalling a dramatic escalation in tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Scotland's energy policies risk UK crisis, warns Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch issues urgent warning that Scotland's anti-fossil fuel policies threaten UK energy security and could trigger economic crisis as North Sea production declines.
Labour to block new North Sea oil and gas licences
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour will refuse licences for new North Sea oil and gas developments, sparking debate about Britain's energy future and economic stability.
Shell abandons climate target after $28bn profits
Energy giant Shell has dramatically scaled back its carbon reduction ambitions while reporting staggering $28bn profits, sparking outrage from climate campaigners.
Xi Jinping Backs North Korea Amid Rising Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms unwavering support for North Korea in a significant diplomatic message, as regional tensions escalate and South Korea faces political turmoil following an assassination attempt.
Brazil's oil expansion clashes with COP30 climate role
President Lula faces mounting criticism as Brazil prepares to host crucial UN climate talks while simultaneously expanding oil exploration in sensitive regions, creating a major credibility crisis.
Climate protesters swarm Ed Miliband's Bentley in Doncaster
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband's luxury car was swarmed by climate activists in Bentley, Doncaster, as police intervened during a heated protest over fossil fuel investments.
Shell profits hit £34bn as production soars
Energy giant Shell reports staggering profits exceeding $43 billion, driven by unprecedented production highs in Brazil's offshore fields and Gulf of Mexico operations, sparking renewed debate about windfall taxes.
Shell abandons Cambo oilfield project
Energy giant Shell withdraws from controversial Cambo oilfield development alongside Equinor, signalling major strategic pivot towards renewable investments.
Australia's gas expansion fuels record-breaking heat crisis
As Australia swelters under unprecedented temperatures, experts warn the nation's expanding gas industry is pouring fuel on the climate fire, creating a dangerous feedback loop of extreme weather.
Trump-Kim Summit Possible Within Days: South Korea
Breaking diplomatic news as South Korea's foreign minister suggests Donald Trump could meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un imminently, potentially reshaping global nuclear negotiations.
Trump hosts wealthy donors at White House dinner
Former President Donald Trump courted wealthy Republican donors at a private White House dinner, outlining controversial plans to deport millions and overhaul energy policy if re-elected in 2024.
TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing in court ruling
French oil giant TotalEnergies has been ruled by a Paris court to have made misleading environmental claims about its natural gas operations, in a major victory for climate campaigners.
South Korea First Lady's throne room photoshoot sparks outrage
Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's First Lady, faces mounting criticism after conducting a photoshoot in a restored 14th-century throne hall, raising questions about cultural preservation and political judgment.
Kim Jong Un abandons reunification with South Korea
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Kim Jong Un has declared North Korea will no longer pursue reunification with South Korea, branding it a 'hostile state' while threatening nuclear consequences.
Greens: Labor's Nature Law Revamp Worse Than Status Quo
The Australian Greens have launched a scathing attack on Labor's proposed environmental reforms, warning they could worsen the extinction crisis while ignoring climate impacts of major fossil fuel projects.
Global coal consumption hits record high in 2024
Global coal usage reached unprecedented levels last year, driven by soaring energy demands in Asia and economic pressures, casting doubt on international climate commitments.
No Major Banks Stop Funding New Fossil Fuels
New investigation exposes how not a single major global bank has committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal projects, raising serious questions about the financial sector's climate commitments.
Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling
Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.
Polanski Slams Government's 'Climate Hypocrisy' Over Oil Licenses
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Zack Polanski condemns government's approval of new North Sea drilling licenses while claiming climate leadership, calling it 'utterly incoherent' policy.
Legal & General's London HQ hit by red paint protest
Climate activists vandalise Legal & General's Moorgate headquarters with red paint in dramatic protest against fossil fuel investments, sparking police investigation.
South Korea's elderly population reaches record 20%
New statistics reveal South Korea's demographic time bomb is worsening, with over 20% of citizens now aged 65 or older, raising urgent questions about economic sustainability and social welfare systems.
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