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.
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.
A deep dive into the inflammatory rhetoric and controversial beliefs of Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk, from election denial to climate change scepticism and his views on race and gender.
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.
The sailing boat used by climate campaigner Greta Thunberg for her transatlantic voyages has been severely damaged in a suspected arson attack in the UK, with reports pointing to a drone-delivered incendiary device. Police are investigating the politicall
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.
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
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.
A Just Stop Oil protester caused major disruption at London's King's Cross station after scaling the roof in a dramatic climate demonstration, leading to significant police intervention and travel delays.
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.
The Israeli government has launched a scathing attack on climate activist Greta Thunberg, accusing her of supporting 'Hamas terrorism' after she posted about Palestine on social media. The extraordinary row escalates tensions between the environmental ico
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.
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.
Controversial Australian vegan activist Tash Peterson has been refused entry to the UK and banned for five years following a heated confrontation with Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport. The Home Office revoked her visa upon arrival, citing her his
An in-depth analysis exploring why disruptive protests by groups like Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion are backfiring, alienating the public, and failing to drive meaningful environmental policy change in Britain.
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.
An Australian activist is in critical condition after ingesting uranium during a climate protest in North Dakota, sparking urgent medical and environmental concerns.
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'.
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been detained on terrorism charges, sparking outrage among human rights groups. Learn the details behind his arrest and the global reaction.
A climate activist's mid-air protest caused a hijacking scare on a Canada-bound flight, raising questions about aviation security and environmental activism.
The daughter of a renowned British author was detained after a Palestine Action protest at a London arms factory supplying Israel. The group claims responsibility for multiple attacks on the site.
Prominent conservative figure Charles Johnson is being sued under RICO laws for allegedly orchestrating a harassment campaign against a Jewish lawyer.