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.
Exclusive: Leaked audio reveals deepening rift within the Coalition as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley contradicts Peter Dutton's nuclear energy plans, sparking internal chaos and leadership tensions ahead of the next election.
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.
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.
Shadow Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has denounced ex-Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's controversial comments about Indian migration patterns, calling for higher standards in public discourse on migration policy.
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
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held a crucial call with former US President Donald Trump, seeking to forge a new international coalition to support Ukraine, as a potential second Trump administration threatens to withdraw US backing.
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.
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 Netherlands' ruling coalition government has collapsed following a bitter dispute over stringent new asylum and immigration policies, triggering a snap election and political crisis.
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.
Nationals leader David Littleproud commits to taking nuclear energy policy to next federal election, addressing brief coalition split with Liberals over Senate tactics while denying any malicious intent.
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.
Senator Andrew Bragg discusses the impact of AI, housing challenges, and where the Coalition went wrong in this insightful Australian politics podcast recap.
Liberal MP Simon Kennedy urges the Coalition to heed voter concerns on net zero policies, warning of electoral consequences if ignored.
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'.
An in-depth look at the strained relationship between the Liberal and National parties in Australia, questioning whether their coalition is sustainable.
Internal divisions within Australia's Coalition government escalate as Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack publicly feud over net zero emissions policies, exposing deep rifts in the Liberal-National alliance.
Political tensions rise over Net Zero targets, Pope Francis condemns Gaza atrocities, and a global superbug crisis escalates. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The Nationals' hardline stance on net zero emissions is causing a major rift in their long-standing coalition with the Liberals, potentially ending the partnership for good.