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Bonaire sues Netherlands in landmark climate case

In an unprecedented legal move, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is suing the Netherlands government for failing to protect its residents from climate change impacts, marking a historic moment in environmental justice.

Media and Business Attack Australia's Climate Targets

An explosive investigation exposes how media and business interests are deploying a familiar obstruction playbook to undermine Australia's emissions reduction goals, mirroring tactics used in climate policy battles worldwide.

Tories pledge to scrap 'failed' climate targets

The Conservative Party vows to dismantle current climate commitments, branding them as unrealistic and economically damaging. This comprehensive analysis examines what their proposed environmental policy shift means for Britain's net-zero future.

May challenges Badenoch over Climate Act concerns

Exclusive: Theresa May challenges Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch over reported plans to weaken UK's Climate Change Act, exposing Tory divisions on net zero commitments ahead of general election.

Badenoch vows to scrap Climate Change Act

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch announces controversial plan to repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act, sparking environmental concerns and business uncertainty ahead of Conservative leadership contest.

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.

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.

Climate activists glue themselves to Melbourne CBD streets

Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion have caused major disruptions in Melbourne's CBD, gluing themselves to a key intersection during morning rush hour, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.

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 pledges 65% emissions cut by 2035

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.

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

The Guardian's 2025 Climate Pledge Unveiled

The Guardian unveils its ambitious 2025 Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to leading the global conversation on the climate emergency with enhanced reporting, urgent language, and a renewed focus on solutions.

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

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