Nationals revolt over Australia's net zero target
David Littleproud confronts growing rebellion within Nationals ranks as party room meeting debates ditching Australia's 2050 net zero emissions commitment, exposing deep climate policy divisions.
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COP30: World Leaders Face Judgment from Future Generations
As COP30 approaches, former PM Gordon Brown warns current leaders will be judged harshly by history for climate inaction. Discover why this summit could be our last chance to secure children's futures.
Australian Nationals abandon net zero target
In a dramatic shift, Australia's National Party has voted to remove its net zero emissions target from official policy, sparking political turmoil and environmental concerns.
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.
US Officials Express Cautious Optimism for COP30
Senior US officials express measured confidence ahead of crucial COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil, while acknowledging significant political and economic challenges remain.
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.
US States Resist Trump's Climate Policy Assault
US states and cities are mounting a formidable defence against Donald Trump's planned assault on climate policies, vowing to protect environmental regulations through legal battles and local 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.
Trump's Climate War: Bill Gates Sounds Alarm
Former President Donald Trump's pledge to dismantle climate initiatives sparks concern from billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, who warns of devastating global consequences if environmental progress is reversed.
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.
Cartoon exposes Trump climate denial during hurricane
As Hurricane Melissa batters the US, Guardian cartoonist Ella Baron delivers a powerful visual commentary on Donald Trump's dangerous climate change denial and its real-world consequences.
Bill Gates: World Off Track on Climate Crisis
Microsoft founder issues stark warning that current climate efforts are failing, calling for urgent technological innovation and political action to avert catastrophe.
Liberal Voters Embrace Net Zero in Shock Climate Shift
Exclusive Guardian Essential research uncovers a dramatic political realignment as Liberal voters show unprecedented support for progressive climate policies and net zero targets.
Climate pledges fall dangerously short of 1.5°C target
Shocking new analysis shows current climate commitments put the world on track for catastrophic 2.5-2.9°C warming, far exceeding the Paris Agreement's safe limits.
Finding Common Ground in UK Climate Debate
As extreme weather events intensify across Britain, a new search begins for pragmatic climate solutions that transcend political divides and focus on practical action.
Environment Agency: UK government failing on climate crisis
Environment Agency chair Alan Lovell delivers sobering testimony to Lords committee, revealing government inaction on climate adaptation and funding shortfalls threatening UK's environmental resilience.
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.
Airport expansion threatens UK net zero goals, MPs warn
Cross-party committee warns that government's airport expansion strategy threatens to undermine Britain's legally binding climate targets and carbon budgets.
New York's climate migration crisis as flooding worsens
Exclusive investigation reveals how relentless flooding and extreme weather are driving a new wave of climate migration from New York City, with wealthy residents leading the retreat from vulnerable coastal areas.
Controversial Plan to Dim Sun's Rays Divides Scientists
Scientists explore radical geoengineering to dim the sun's rays and combat climate change, raising urgent ethical and environmental questions about playing God with our atmosphere.
Bedfordshire temperature surges 1°C in 30 years
Groundbreaking research exposes how Bedfordshire's temperature has surged by a full degree Celsius, outpacing national averages and sounding alarm bells for the county's future.
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.
US pressure sinks global shipping emissions levy
Plans for a landmark global charge on shipping pollution have been shelved after intense US lobbying, dealing a major setback to international climate efforts and raising questions about America's environmental commitments.
World to breach Paris climate limits within years
Groundbreaking research reveals Earth is on track to surpass critical 1.5°C warming threshold much sooner than anticipated, with devastating consequences for global weather patterns.
Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals
As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental
Earth's Climate Tipping Points Near Catastrophic Cascade
Groundbreaking research reveals five critical climate thresholds could be breached simultaneously, triggering irreversible environmental collapse across multiple Earth systems.
Prince William and Attenborough back UK COP30 bid
The Prince of Wales teams up with broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough to support Britain's ambitious bid to host the crucial COP30 climate summit in 2025, with Labour's Ed Miliband backing the campaign.
Met Office's viral response to climate change denier
A senior Met Office scientist delivers a devastating fact-based rebuttal to a climate change sceptic, highlighting the overwhelming scientific consensus on global warming.
Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing
The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.
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