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.
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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 investigation reveals the human cost of India's Khavda renewable megaproject, as labourers face scorching heat, wage theft, and gruelling hours, threatening the nation's clean energy ambitions.
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The Philippine Congress has passed a contentious bill to create a $9 billion sovereign wealth fund, championed by President Marcos Jr. but met with protests and warnings from economists.
A landmark Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi has sparked a multi-billion dollar green economy surge, with record investments in renewables set to transform the continent's future.
Property owners in Portland, Oregon, are facing severe financial penalties under a controversial new city climate initiative, with some bills exceeding $17,000. The programme, intended to fund clean energy projects, has been branded a 'disaster' and a 'st
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
New analysis reveals how mainstream political parties are exploiting far-right opposition to green policies as a convenient excuse for their own climate inaction, while experts argue we possess far more agency to act than commonly believed.
In a rare public display of co-parenting unity, Megan Fox and her ex-husband Brian Austin Green have shared a heartwarming new photo with their three young sons, Noah, Bodhi, and Journey.
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.
Zack Polanski, a deputy leader known for his past as a 'boob whisperer' psychic, has been elected as the new leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, vowing to challenge the political establishment.
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 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.
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.
Rapper Professor Green partners with The Prince's Trust to launch a £1 million fund supporting young entrepreneurs amid rising living costs.
Finland, Sweden, and Norway are pioneering Europe's climate efforts with ambitious policies, setting an example for sustainable development and renewable energy adoption.
New York's Governors Island is now home to a cutting-edge Climate Solutions Hub, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and strategies to combat climate change. Discover how this initiative is paving the way for a greener 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'.
A major investment fund collapse has been linked to superannuation platforms, raising concerns over financial security for retirees. Learn the full story here.
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The British Medical Association has amassed a staggering £100 million strike fund, escalating industrial action that threatens to cripple the NHS this winter. Discover how this financial firepower is reshaping the healthcare crisis.
Hedge fund tycoon Crispin Odey is embroiled in a High Court clash with the Financial Times over alleged defamation, as the legal saga intensifies.
A groundbreaking £3.4 million project aims to transform urban areas into thriving green spaces, reconnecting communities with nature through innovative conservation efforts.