Brazil to host COP30 climate summit in Amazon city
Brazil secures hosting rights for COP30 in Belém, bringing world climate talks to the Amazon's doorstep as global leaders face mounting pressure to deliver on climate finance.
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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.
Academics slam $9tn net zero claim as 'misleading'
Leading Australian academics have condemned the Nationals party for repeatedly using a discredited $9 trillion figure to attack net zero policies, calling the costing 'fundamentally misleading' and based on misrepresented research.
Climate flotillas head to Belém ahead of COP30 summit
Dozens of boats carrying Indigenous leaders and climate activists are sailing to Belém, Brazil, creating a powerful visual protest ahead of the critical COP30 UN climate summit in November 2025.
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.
Net Zero Rebellion: Ley's Fiery Attack on Albanese
Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley launches scathing attack on Anthony Albanese's Net Zero strategy, accusing government of 'making it up as they go' and leaving Australians in the dark about true costs and consequences.
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.
Littleproud's Net Zero Claims: Real Action or Political Spin?
An in-depth analysis of the National Party's controversial climate commitments and whether their emissions reduction strategy represents genuine progress or clever political manoeuvring.
Liberal MPs push Sussan Ley to abandon net zero pledge
Deep divisions emerge within Australia's Liberal Party as conservative MPs demand Environment Minister Sussan Ley dump the net zero emissions commitment, fearing the 'tail is wagging the dog' on climate policy.
Australian PM Albanese to skip COP30 climate summit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will not attend the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, sending Climate Minister Chris Bowen instead. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups amid Australia's ongoing climate challenges.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Australia's Weather Emergency: Record Heat and Destructive Winds
Australia faces a severe weather emergency with extreme heat breaking records in New South Wales and Queensland while destructive winds cause chaos in Melbourne. Get the latest updates on the dangerous conditions affecting millions.
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.
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.
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