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.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts mounting pressure from Pacific leaders over the controversial Woodside North West Shelf extension, overshadowing the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands. The decision tests Australia's climate commitments and
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 British couple reveals the incredible highs and surprising lows of swapping their life in the UK for a new start in Australia, sharing their honest journey and the one thing they desperately miss.
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.
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.
South Australian Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan launches an impassioned defence of Australia's net zero target and calls for stronger action to protect endangered species, putting him at odds with his own party's climate sceptics.
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
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.
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.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly condemned Russian officials over the death of Alexei Navalny during a fiery encounter at the G20 summit in Brazil, demanding answers and accountability.
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.
A damning new federal report reveals a sharp rise in US greenhouse gas emissions during the Trump administration, undermining international climate goals and threatening severe environmental consequences.
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.
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal faces backlash after suggesting wealthy Indians could purchase Australian properties to ease pressure on the local housing market, a comment labelled 'tone-deaf' during a severe affordability crisis.
Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi's display of unity at China's strategic summit signals a seismic shift in global power dynamics, challenging Western hegemony and forging a new multipolar world order.
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.