Exclusive report from the Swiss Alps reveals the dramatic retreat of the Fiesch and Aletsch glaciers, threatening ancient ecosystems and local culture. Scientists warn of a profound environmental tipping point.
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.
A school in Spain became an emergency bunker for 75 children as climate-fuelled wildfires encircled their village. This is the story of their fight for survival and what it reveals about Europe's new normal.
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.
A damning investigation reveals carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, heavily backed by UK government and fossil fuel giants, is failing to meet its targets. Despite billions in investment, experts warn it's a dangerous distraction from real climat
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.
Former US President Donald Trump faces fierce criticism for reportedly blocking critical climate aid to Ethiopia during a major humanitarian summit, deepening the nation's crisis.
Southern China faces devastating floods and deadly landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains, compounding a regional climate crisis that has already battered India and Pakistan with severe flooding.
Exclusive: The UK government is quietly investigating controversial solar radiation management technologies, including stratospheric aerosol injection, as a potential emergency response to climate change, the Independent can reveal.
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.
A miraculous rescue in the French Alps as a six-year-old boy is found alive after six days missing, having survived by sheltering in a small cavity with his teddy bear.
In a landmark shift, US greenhouse gas emissions have fallen to levels not seen in decades, driven by renewable energy surge and clean transport policies, putting 2030 climate targets within reach.
A severe blue-green algal bloom in South Australia's Murray River is killing wildlife and emitting a potent toxin, prompting calls for official climate disaster status and urgent federal action.
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.
The prestigious Verbier ski resort in Switzerland has been crowned the best in the Alps by the World Ski Awards 2023. Discover what makes this destination a cut above the rest for your next luxury ski holiday.
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.
In a historic reversal, China's fossil fuel consumption has surpassed the United States, raising serious concerns about the world's ability to meet critical climate goals and casting a shadow over upcoming COP negotiations.
Groundbreaking research confirms a direct and alarming link between global warming and a sharp increase in destructive wildfires ignited by lightning strikes across the Northern Hemisphere.
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
Northern India's agricultural heartland faces an unprecedented catastrophe as catastrophic flooding submerges villages and destroys livelihoods, marking the region's worst deluge in three decades.
Bizarre summer weather has brought chaos to the French Alps, with a violent hailstorm transforming the tourist town of Morzine into a frozen landscape. Roads turned to rivers of ice as tennis ball-sized hail battered the region, marking a dramatic and ear
Bizarre summer storms have brought chaos to the French Alps, with the tourist town of Isère 2000 seeing roads turn to ice rivers and cars buried under a thick blanket of hail, marking a dramatic end to the European summer.
Exclusive interview with Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain on Australia's ambitious new climate targets and the critical reforms to national disaster preparedness.
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.
Discover the ultimate luxury rail journey through the Swiss and Austrian Alps. This opulent train offers unlimited champagne, gourmet dining, and breathtaking panoramic views for an unforgettable, all-inclusive experience.
An exclusive insider's review of the ultra-luxurious Le Grand Bellevue in Gstaad, the same Swiss retreat where the A-list couple were recently spotted. Discover the reality behind the glamour, from the breathtaking Alpine views to the sobering price tag o
A new scientific report reveals human-induced climate change is dramatically increasing the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions in the Iberian Peninsula, with temperatures soaring 4-6°C above normal.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 carbon emissions target, marking a dramatic shift in climate policy that challenges other developed nations to match its commitment.