A landmark Australian government report delivers a stark warning: climate change is an immediate threat to lives and the economy, with heat-related deaths and colossal costs set to skyrocket without urgent action.
A stark scientific assessment reveals climate change is intensifying faster than anticipated, with severe consequences for global weather patterns, ecosystems, and human civilisation.
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.
Australia's first national climate risk assessment exposes severe threats from bushfires, floods, and economic disruption. Discover the urgent challenges facing the nation.
Groundbreaking research reveals a simple, powerful lifestyle change that could dramatically cut your risk of heart disease in middle age. Experts explain the findings and what it means for your health.
A landmark legal ruling establishes that combating climate change is a binding legal obligation for governments, not a voluntary act. This pivotal decision could reshape environmental policy and enforcement across the UK and beyond.
Australia's bid to host the crucial 2026 UN climate summit faces collapse as Turkey declines to withdraw its competing proposal, creating a major diplomatic standoff that threatens global climate negotiations.
Discover how data-driven environmental scientist Hannah Ritchie challenges doom-laden narratives with actionable, evidence-based solutions for a sustainable future in her groundbreaking new book.
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
In a major environmental policy reversal, the new Labour government announces the UK's return to the UN Green Climate Fund, signalling a renewed commitment to international climate cooperation and global leadership.
Exclusive insight into the global battle being waged against climate catastrophe. Discover the strategies offering a lifeline for our planet's future amidst unprecedented ecological crises.
A severe blue-green algal bloom in South Australia's Murray River is killing wildlife and emitting a potent toxin, prompting calls for official climate disaster status and urgent federal action.
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
A leading AI safety researcher from the University of Oxford issues a dire warning about the existential risks posed by artificial general intelligence, comparing our current approach to 'building a god' without safeguards.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
A new scientific report reveals human-induced climate change is dramatically increasing the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions in the Iberian Peninsula, with temperatures soaring 4-6°C above normal.
Exclusive: Disturbing reports emerge from UK prisons as female inmates face safety threats from violent transgender offenders housed in women's facilities. Whistleblowers reveal a systemic failure in risk assessment, sparking a national debate on prison p
Groundbreaking research exposes a critical misjudgment by UK politicians who significantly underestimate public appetite for bold climate action, creating a damaging 'perception gap' hindering effective policy.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge shows that a small amount of daily physical activity can significantly reduce mortality risk, even for those with sedentary lifestyles.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces a sweeping €3 billion investment in green infrastructure and a ban on short-haul flights, positioning Spain as a European leader in the fight against climate change.
A groundbreaking UK study reveals the diabetes drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) isn't just for weight loss—it dramatically cuts the risk of heart attacks and strokes, heralding a new era in preventative medicine.
The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to dismantle and archive US government climate change websites, erasing vital public data on global warming, emissions, and clean energy in a sweeping online purge.
Labour MP Jess Phillips calls for an urgent replacement of the current domestic violence risk assessment tool, citing critical failures in protecting victims and preventing tragedies.
An exclusive interview with a top climate diplomat reveals we are in the final countdown to avert catastrophe. This is the stark reality of our last chance for the planet.
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri
In a surprising twist for climate science, the rapid melt of Arctic sea ice has shown a significant and unexpected slowdown over the past decade, challenging existing models and forcing a major rethink of our understanding of the polar region's future.
Simon Stiell, the UN's climate chief, has faced backlash after suggesting the UK is not doing enough to combat climate change—despite the nation leading global green initiatives. Critics call his remarks 'detached from reality'.
The US FDA has issued an urgent recall of fruit contaminated with a dangerous toxin associated with autism and cancer. Stay informed and check your kitchen now.
A damning report reveals critical failures in counter-terrorism risk assessments that allowed the brutal murder of Sir David Amess. The investigation highlights systemic flaws in protecting public figures.