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US Energy Department declares 'climate crisis'

The US Department of Energy has officially adopted the term 'climate crisis' in all communications, marking a significant departure from previous administration's language and signalling urgent new approach to environmental policy.

Miliband: Billionaires undermining UK net zero

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband launches scathing attack on wealthy climate change deniers funding campaigns to undermine Britain's green energy transition and Labour's environmental policies.

Trump Slams Starmer's Net Zero Plan as UK 'Destruction'

Former US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of Sir Keir Starmer's green energy plans, warning that a reliance on wind farms and solar panels will leave Britain 'defenceless' and damage its economy. The intervention, made during a UK

MPs Slam Government's Secret Boeing Deal for Gatwick Expansion

Exclusive: Government faces backlash over secretive Boeing deal to fast-track Gatwick's second runway, bypassing local concerns and climate pledges. MPs warn of 'catastrophic' environmental and noise impacts for West Sussex communities.

UN Climate Chief: Green Transition 'Unstoppable'

Exclusive: UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns that global climate progress is 'faltering' but insists the green energy transition remains unstoppable despite political headwinds.

Labour's Oprah-Style Targets for UK Emissions Reduction

In a radical departure from traditional policy, the UK Labour government unveils a new 'political solution' to climate action, empowering communities with personalised emissions targets. Critics question the substance behind the spectacle.

Starmer and Trump: Clash on NATO, Defence and Climate

An in-depth analysis of the fundamental policy divisions between UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump. Explore their opposing stances on NATO, defence spending, climate change, and the future of the special relationship.

Australia's 'Oprah-Style' Climate Plan Falls Short

The Albanese government's new emissions reduction plan is branded a hollow 'Oprah-style' gesture, as experts warn Australia is dangerously off-track from its 2030 climate targets and real action.

Australia sets ambitious 65% emissions target for 2035

The Australian government has unveiled a bold new emissions reduction target of 65% by 2035, marking a significant acceleration in the nation's climate strategy. This ambitious commitment positions Australia as a global leader in the fight against climate

Australia's 2035 Climate Gamble: Planet at Crossroads

As global heating targets hang by a thread, Australia's Labour government faces a pivotal 'sliding doors' moment with its ambitious 2035 emissions reduction goal. Analysis reveals the critical gap between current pledges and what science demands to avert

SNP climate policies risk £700m annual black hole

A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.

Climate watchdog slams Badenoch over 'misleading' Farage comments

The UK's independent climate advisor delivers a stern rebuke to Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch for her 'disappointing' and inaccurate claims about Nigel Farage's climate change remarks, sparking a fresh row over political integrity and environmental pol

Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise

A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi

Landmark Climate Report Warns Every Australian at Risk

A major new climate report reveals the profound and immediate threats climate change poses to every Australian, from the economy to health. The government issues a stark warning and calls for urgent national action.

NATO's carbon footprint rivals entire countries

Exclusive analysis reveals NATO's staggering military emissions rival those of entire industrialised nations, raising urgent climate security questions as the alliance faces pressure to decarbonise.

Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Decision Imminent

Exclusive: The Albanese government is set to unveil Australia's pivotal 2035 emissions reduction target this week, a decision that will define the nation's climate policy and economic future for the next decade.

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