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.
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.
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
Discover the hottest new fiction releases for September. From Holly Smale's poignant 'Know It Ends' to Emily Slapper's gripping 'Never Happen', this month's literary lineup is unmissable for any book lover.
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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 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
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Former AFL footballer Brandon Jack discusses his surprising career shift into literature, the inspiration behind his first novel 'Pissants', and how his sports background shaped his writing.
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