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.
The Met Office issues a severe weather warning as a -10C Arctic freeze is set to bury Britain under 20cm of snow, with exact dates revealed for the deepest freeze.
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.
Exclusive intelligence reveals Vladimir Putin's chilling new Arctic stronghold, designed to withstand nuclear strikes and house top officials in a doomsday scenario. Deep dive into Russia's most secure facility.
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.
The UK is set to shiver as a brutal Arctic front brings heavy snow and freezing temperatures as low as -10°C next week, with weather warnings likely for Scotland and northern England.
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.
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
New weather maps reveal a colossal 500-mile snowstorm is set to hit the UK, bringing travel chaos and plunging temperatures as a fierce Arctic freeze descends.
Exclusive interview with Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain on Australia's ambitious new climate targets and the critical reforms to national disaster preparedness.
Brits brace for a dramatic temperature plunge as a colossal 600-mile Scandinavian weather system is set to unleash snow, ice, and sub-zero -10C chills. Get the full forecast and exact dates for the deep freeze hitting the UK.
A festive traveller shares her enchanting overnight journey aboard the Arctic Circle train to Lapland, detailing the magical cabins, stunning scenery, and essential tips for the ultimate Christmas holiday.
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.
Brits are set for a dramatic temperature plunge as a bitter Arctic front is forecast to sweep across the country, bringing wintry hazards and a hard frost just days after unseasonable warmth. Get the full forecast and regional breakdown.
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.