Liberal Party Drops Net-Zero 2050 Climate Pledge
Australia's Liberal Party has abandoned its net-zero by 2050 commitment after a tense shadow cabinet meeting, risking inner-city seats and leadership stability. Read the full analysis.
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Carbon emissions to reach record high in 2025
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels projected to hit 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025, breaching Paris Agreement targets. UK among few nations reducing emissions while growing economy.
Liberals Prepare New Climate Policy After Marathon Talks
The Liberal Party is finalising its new climate change and energy policy following intense discussions. The party is expected to abandon the 2050 net zero target. Read the full details.
Hidden Home Hazards Making You Sick This Winter
Experts reveal how bacteria, gas, and irritants from home appliances and fireplaces are harming health this winter, especially for 80 million allergy sufferers. Learn how to protect your family.
Cop websites produce 7x more carbon than average
Official Cop climate summit websites produce seven times more carbon than average sites, with emissions surging over 13,000% since 1995. Discover the findings and solutions.
COP websites emit 10x more carbon than average
New research shows COP climate conference websites produce up to 10 times more carbon emissions than average web pages, with a 13,000% increase since 1995. Learn how digital presence impacts climate goals.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Four Mexican workers killed in Wisconsin farm gas leak
Four Mexican nationals have died in a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a Wisconsin dairy farm, prompting investigations into migrant worker safety standards in America's agricultural heartland.
Liberal Party Splits Over Net Zero Emissions
In a dramatic political shake-up, rebel Liberal MPs have quit the party to form a new 'Net Zero Coalition', challenging Australia's climate policy direction and threatening the opposition's unity.
Flooded UK coalmines provide cheap green heating
Disused coal mines across the UK are being transformed into revolutionary low-carbon heating sources, offering cheap warmth to communities while slashing emissions.
Labour leaders' international trips spark carbon hypocrisy claims
Sir Keir Starmer embarks on controversial Brazil visit while Ed Miliband attends dual climate conferences in what critics call 'carbon-heavy hypocrisy'. The taxpayer-funded trips raise questions about Labour's environmental commitments.
Academics slam $9tn net zero claim as 'misleading'
Leading Australian academics have condemned the Nationals party for repeatedly using a discredited $9 trillion figure to attack net zero policies, calling the costing 'fundamentally misleading' and based on misrepresented research.
Khan's 28,000 air miles clash with climate message
London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces accusations of hypocrisy after flying nearly 28,000 miles worldwide while championing climate change policies. Exclusive investigation reveals extensive international travel during environmental campaigning.
Shell abandons climate target after $28bn profits
Energy giant Shell has dramatically scaled back its carbon reduction ambitions while reporting staggering $28bn profits, sparking outrage from climate campaigners.
Brazil climate summit hypocrisy exposed
As global elites gather in Brazil for climate talks, Dominic Lawson exposes the staggering hypocrisy of private jet travel and carbon-intensive lifestyles among those preaching austerity to developing nations.
Mayor's 5700-mile flight to climate summit sparks fury
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, sparks controversy by taking long-haul flight to COP30 climate summit in Brazil while advocating for environmental action back home.
Australian November Books: Garner's Return & Must-Reads
Discover Australia's hottest November book releases featuring Helen Garner's first novel in years, Madeleine Gray's anticipated follow-up, and bold new takes on mythology.
Littleproud's Net Zero Claims: Real Action or Political Spin?
An in-depth analysis of the National Party's controversial climate commitments and whether their emissions reduction strategy represents genuine progress or clever political manoeuvring.
Brothers, 10 and 8, die in holiday carbon monoxide tragedy
A family holiday turns to tragedy as two young brothers are found dead in their holiday accommodation in North Yorkshire, with carbon monoxide poisoning suspected.
Liberal MPs push Sussan Ley to abandon net zero pledge
Deep divisions emerge within Australia's Liberal Party as conservative MPs demand Environment Minister Sussan Ley dump the net zero emissions commitment, fearing the 'tail is wagging the dog' on climate policy.
Australian Nationals abandon net zero target
In a dramatic shift, Australia's National Party has voted to remove its net zero emissions target from official policy, sparking political turmoil and environmental concerns.
Liberal Party rift deepens over net zero emissions target
Australia's Liberal Party remains deeply divided over climate policy as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley faces ongoing internal resistance to the government's net zero emissions target, exposing significant fractures within the opposition.
Australia's Net Zero Ambitions Face Parliamentary Test
Political tensions escalate as the Australian government faces opposition pushback on landmark environmental laws while navigating complex net zero commitments ahead of critical climate deadlines.
Electric Cars Produce More CO2 Than Petrol - Shock Study
Groundbreaking research challenges the green credentials of electric vehicles, showing some models generate higher lifetime emissions than traditional petrol cars, raising questions about Britain's net-zero strategy.
UK unveils carbon budget plan to rescue net zero targets
The UK government has launched an ambitious Carbon Budget Delivery Plan to get back on track for its 2030 emissions targets, featuring major investments in renewables, nuclear power, and green technology after previous strategy failures.
Coalition MPs challenge net zero targets and climate science
Senior Coalition figures openly question climate science and Australia's 2050 net zero commitment, exposing deep divisions within the opposition party.
Pakistani farmers sue German polluters over climate floods
In an unprecedented climate justice case, Pakistani farming communities are taking German corporations to court, seeking compensation for devastating flood losses linked to carbon emissions.
Southern Ocean's CO2 'burps' accelerate climate change
Groundbreaking research reveals the Southern Ocean is releasing massive amounts of CO2 during intense winter storms, creating a dangerous climate feedback loop that could accelerate global warming.
Nissan partners with BYD to avoid EU emissions penalties
In a stunning industry move, Nissan has partnered with Chinese EV giant BYD to avoid billions in EU carbon penalties, reshaping the electric vehicle landscape and raising questions about Western automakers' survival strategies.
Barnaby Joyce storms out of net zero meeting
Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce dramatically walked out of a shadow cabinet meeting amid heated debates over the Nationals' net zero policy, exposing deep divisions within the Coalition.
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