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.
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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.
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Palestine Action activists have launched a major day of disruption, blockading multiple UK arms factories in protest against their links to Israel. Police have made several arrests as demonstrators scale buildings and glue themselves to gates.
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
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined pro-Palestinian activists in Spain preparing a flotilla to challenge the Gaza blockade. The mission faces heightened security as Spanish authorities deploy drones and police following alleged sabotage attempts on
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.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins reinforced international aid mission to break Gaza blockade, with significantly larger fleet than previous attempt.
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.
A group of young climate activists in Wisconsin is taking the state government to court, alleging its support for fossil fuels violates their constitutional rights to a clean and healthy environment.
Climate activists brought the US Open to a standstill after storming the court and gluing themselves to the ground during the Coco Gauff semi-final, causing a 50-minute delay.
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.
Palestinian students trapped in Gaza City universities face starvation and death as Israeli forces block aid, leaving them without food, water, or medical supplies.
Three environmental campaigners were acquitted of criminal damage after a jury found their actions during an HS2 protest were justified to prevent greater harm.
Environmental activists blocked a major road in Epping Forest, Essex, leading to traffic chaos and a swift police intervention. The protest aimed to highlight climate concerns, but authorities warned of legal consequences.
A coalition of activists and aid groups launches a flotilla to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, delivering vital food supplies as famine looms. The mission faces high risks, with past attempts ending in deadly confrontations.
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'.
Two Australians, Fahad Ali and Andrew Hamilton, have joined the Freedom Flotilla to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza, sparking international debate on human rights and maritime law.
Climate activists who blocked RAF Brize Norton have failed in their High Court bid to overturn convictions, as judges ruled their protest did not qualify as lawful excuse under UK law.
The Russian government has intensified its digital and financial blockade in Ukraine by restricting access to Instagram and halting ATM services in occupied regions.
Environmental activists combating land exploitation report escalating harassment, including death threats and online abuse, as tensions over climate action intensify.