The Climate 100: UK's Top Environmental Leaders for 2024
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UN: Defence Spending Futile Without Climate Aid
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
Minnesota Man Freed After 25-Year Wrongful Conviction
Bryan Hooper walks free after a quarter-century behind bars as Minnesota court overturns wrongful murder conviction, exposing systemic justice failures.
Politicians underestimate UK public support for climate action
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.
Spain's €3bn Climate Plan: Green Investment & Flight Ban
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.
Savannah Chrisley's White House Meeting for Prison Reform
Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley takes her family's fight for justice to the highest office, meeting with White House officials to advocate for sweeping prison reform and share her personal story.
Trump White House Orders Purge of Federal Climate Websites
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.
Fury as Criminals Dodge Court by Refusing Fiscal Fines
Exclusive data reveals thousands of offenders in Scotland, including those accused of assault and domestic abuse, are avoiding court by rejecting initial 'fiscal fines' and having their cases dropped entirely, sparking outrage from victims' groups.
Epping Forest Double Murder Convictions Overturned After 41 Years
The Court of Appeal quashes the 41-year-old murder convictions of two men in a shocking miscarriage of justice case from Epping Forest, citing 'lurid' and unreliable cell confession evidence.
Climate Diplomat's Final Warning: We're Counting Down to Zero
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.
Trump Enacts Cashless Bail Order Transforming US Justice System
In a seismic shift for America's judicial landscape, former President Donald Trump has enacted a groundbreaking executive order to eliminate cash bail, a move set to dramatically alter the US prison system and spark fierce national debate on justice and p
Soft Justice Bill: Thousands to Dodge Prison
Exclusive: A landmark new Bill will see prison sentences under 12 months scrapped in England and Wales, allowing tens of thousands of offenders to avoid jail each year. Critics blast the move as a 'dangerous experiment' in soft justice.
MPs slam government over 'unacceptable' court delays
MPs from across the House of Commons unite in fury as the government fails to deliver on its promise to establish a new court for England and Wales, citing 'unacceptable' delays and demanding urgent action from the Justice Secretary.
Labour abolishes most short prison sentences in England and Wales
The Labour government unveils a radical overhaul of the justice system, abolishing most short-term prison sentences under six months to reduce reoffending and ease prison overcrowding.
Nominate Britain's Climate Heroes for The Independent's 2025 List
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.
Children Sue Scottish Council in High Court Over Climate Inaction
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
Arctic Sea Ice Melt Slows, Baffling Scientists
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.
UK must rethink prisons for rehabilitation, experts say
A growing movement argues that prisons should focus on rehabilitation, not just punishment. Experts call for systemic changes to reduce reoffending and address root causes of crime.
Ministry of Justice faces backlash over court closure plans
The Ministry of Justice is under fire for its proposal to shut down multiple courts across England and Wales, raising concerns about access to justice and local communities.
UK prison crisis: How sentencing policies are failing
A deep dive into how strict sentencing policies in the UK have led to an overwhelmed prison system, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Trump Braces for Justice Department Charges
Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly under scrutiny as the Justice Department finalises charges in a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape his political future.
Judges forced to apologise over IPP sentences scandal
Judges in England and Wales are issuing apologies for imposing now-defunct IPP sentences, leaving thousands in legal limbo. Discover the shocking details behind this ongoing scandal.
Campaigners Demand End to Indefinite Prison Sentences
Campaigners are urging the UK government to repeal the controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, which have left thousands in legal limbo.
Atlanta justice system faces scrutiny over systemic failures
A damning report reveals widespread mismanagement and inefficiencies within Atlanta's justice system, raising concerns over fairness and accountability.
UN climate chief's 'ludicrous' UK claim sparks fury
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'.
Caribbean hails ICJ climate ruling as historic win
The International Court of Justice's groundbreaking climate decision has been hailed as a historic triumph for vulnerable island states facing existential threats from rising sea levels.
Pacific Islands launch historic climate case at ICJ
A coalition of Pacific Island nations has launched a groundbreaking legal bid at the UN's top court, demanding stronger climate action from wealthy polluters to protect their vanishing homelands.
Netherlands proposes global court alliance on climate, rights
The Netherlands has proposed a groundbreaking alliance between international courts to strengthen global justice on climate change and human rights issues.
Tuvalu seeks ICJ opinion on climate change impact
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has requested an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the legal obligations of states to address climate change, marking a pivotal moment in global climate justice efforts.
Torres Strait climate case dismissed by court
A groundbreaking climate lawsuit brought by Torres Strait Islanders has been dismissed by Australia's Federal Court, dealing a blow to Indigenous communities fighting for climate justice.
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