Climate Crisis Accelerates: New Report Confirms Worst Fears
A stark scientific assessment reveals climate change is intensifying faster than anticipated, with severe consequences for global weather patterns, ecosystems, and human civilisation.
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Landmark Climate Report Warns Every Australian at Risk
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.
Climate Action: A Legal Duty, Not Charity
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 COP31 Bid Fails as Turkey Refuses to Withdraw
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.
Hannah Ritchie's Data-Driven Case For Climate Optimism
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.
Eco-Anxiety: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis of Climate Breakdown
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
UK to rejoin UN Green Climate Fund under Labour government
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.
The Unseen Fight Against Ecological Collapse
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 Climate 100: UK's Top Environmental Leaders for 2024
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: 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Government's Secret Climate Plan Sparks Outrage
Exclusive: Defra's controversial decision to withhold its climate adaptation strategy from public scrutiny raises serious concerns about government transparency and environmental commitment.
Smart design solutions for cooler UK homes
Innovative architectural solutions could help new UK homes stay naturally cooler, reducing reliance on energy-intensive air conditioning amid rising temperatures.
Fans rage over 'worst ever' book adaptation
A highly anticipated film adaptation of a classic novel has been savaged by critics, leaving fans devastated and demanding answers.
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'.
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.
Texas flood victims protest in Washington over climate crisis
Hundreds of Texans displaced by catastrophic floods protest in Washington, demanding urgent federal action on climate change.
City forced into night shifts to survive extreme heat
A blistering city battles extreme temperatures, forcing workers to shift their schedules to nighttime to escape the deadly heat. Discover how locals are adapting to this harsh reality.
Australian firms' climate actions don't match promises
A new report reveals a stark disconnect between Australian companies' climate pledges and their actual investment strategies, raising concerns over greenwashing.
Britain's forests need climate adaptation now
UK forests face unprecedented threats from climate change. Experts warn of dire consequences without immediate adaptation strategies.
Climate defenders face death threats and online abuse
Environmental activists combating land exploitation report escalating harassment, including death threats and online abuse, as tensions over climate action intensify.
Australia, Canada push for fossil fuel ad ban at COP28
A coalition of nations, spearheaded by Australia and Canada, is advocating for a worldwide ban on fossil fuel advertising, drawing parallels to tobacco restrictions. The proposal is set to be a key topic at the upcoming COP28 climate summit.
Clean air may accelerate global warming, scientists warn
New research suggests that reductions in air pollution could be accelerating global warming by allowing more sunlight to reach Earth's surface. Experts warn of unintended consequences in the fight against climate change.
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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