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.
Exclusive analysis reveals UK food inflation is significantly higher than in Germany, Spain, and France, placing immense strain on British households and raising questions about post-Brexit trade impacts.
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.
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 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.
UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.
An in-depth investigation reveals how Britain's broken food system fuels a public health crisis. Discover the powerful corporate interests, government failures, and the actionable solutions needed to break the junk food cycle for good.
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.
In a major relief for households, UK food inflation has dropped to its lowest level since January 2023. We break down which grocery prices are falling fastest and what it means for your weekly shop.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals the UK's 2024 harvest is on course for a near-record low due to severe drought. Wheat, barley, and oat yields are collapsing, sparking fears of higher food prices and greater import reliance.
New research reveals staggering price hikes for matchday essentials at Premier League grounds. Discover which clubs charge the most for your pie and pint.
A damning new report reveals UK supermarkets are making healthy food up to twice as expensive as unhealthy alternatives through aggressive promotions, disproportionately harming low-income families.
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.
New analysis reveals the complex mix of global and domestic factors, from climate change to Brexit, that are keeping UK food inflation stubbornly high and squeezing household budgets.
New data reveals a sharp rise in UK inflation, driven by escalating food and energy costs. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to disrupt global supply chains, pushing prices higher and intensifying the cost of living crisis for British families.
A dramatic shift in Pacific Ocean currents has triggered a devastating megadrought in the US, leading to skyrocketing food prices. Experts warn of long-term impacts on agriculture and global supply chains.
A woman visiting a popular London food market was left speechless after being charged £9.50 for a 'tiny' portion of food. Is this the reality of eating out in the capital today?
New data reveals UK food inflation remains stubbornly high, with staples like bread and milk seeing the sharpest price hikes. Discover which items are driving up your grocery bill.
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'.
New data reveals alarming spikes in food prices across the UK, with meat and tea leading the surge. Discover how inflation is impacting household budgets.
A stark new study reveals climate change-driven inflation could hike UK food prices by more than a third within decades, with severe weather and supply chain disruptions to blame.
British consumers are feeling the pinch as ground beef prices hit an all-time high due to soaring production costs and supply chain disruptions.
An American visitor shares their shock at the affordability of groceries in Sainsbury's compared to US supermarkets, sparking a viral debate on food pricing.