Labour's Gatwick runway approval called 'climate betrayal'
Former Green Party co-leader Sian Berry condemns Labour's approval of Gatwick's second runway as a catastrophic failure for climate commitments, warning it undermines UK emissions targets.
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UK Climate Policy: Neither Labour Nor Coalition Ambitious Enough
As the UK's political parties clash over climate targets, experts warn both Labour and the Coalition are failing to match the urgency of the climate emergency with genuinely ambitious emissions reduction plans.
Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside
Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.
UN Climate Chief: Green Transition 'Unstoppable'
Exclusive: UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns that global climate progress is 'faltering' but insists the green energy transition remains unstoppable despite political headwinds.
Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row
Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l
Matt Kean: Climate Crisis Threatens Australia's Economic Future
Former NSW energy minister Matt Kean delivers urgent warning on climate crisis impacts, calling for ambitious renewable energy transition to secure Australia's economic prosperity.
Labour's Oprah-Style Targets for UK Emissions Reduction
In a radical departure from traditional policy, the UK Labour government unveils a new 'political solution' to climate action, empowering communities with personalised emissions targets. Critics question the substance behind the spectacle.
Sussan Ley backtracks after climate targets admission
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley sparks outrage after revealing Coalition's stance against legislated climate targets, forcing rapid clarification amid political fallout.
Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Political Battle Revealed
Exclusive insights into Australia's contentious 2035 emissions reduction target. Senator David Pocock reveals the political challenges, ambition gaps, and what's needed for genuine climate action.
Climate activists glue themselves to Melbourne CBD streets
Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion have caused major disruptions in Melbourne's CBD, gluing themselves to a key intersection during morning rush hour, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.
Starmer and Trump: Clash on NATO, Defence and Climate
An in-depth analysis of the fundamental policy divisions between UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump. Explore their opposing stances on NATO, defence spending, climate change, and the future of the special relationship.
Australia's 'Oprah-Style' Climate Plan Falls Short
The Albanese government's new emissions reduction plan is branded a hollow 'Oprah-style' gesture, as experts warn Australia is dangerously off-track from its 2030 climate targets and real action.
Australia sets ambitious 65% emissions target for 2035
The Australian government has unveiled a bold new emissions reduction target of 65% by 2035, marking a significant acceleration in the nation's climate strategy. This ambitious commitment positions Australia as a global leader in the fight against climate
Australia's 2035 climate target lags behind global peers
Australia faces mounting international pressure as its proposed 2035 emissions target lags dangerously behind other developed nations, risking its economic future and global standing.
Albanese Sets Shock 70% Emissions Cut Deadline for Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sets a radical climate deadline, demanding Australia cut emissions by 70% within a decade. Discover what this unprecedented target means for industry, energy, and every Australian household.
Australia pledges 65% emissions cut by 2035
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.
Treasurer brands net zero critics 'cookers and crackpots'
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers launches scathing attack on climate change sceptics, labelling them 'cookers and crackpots' while defending ambitious net zero policies in landmark economic address.
Australia's 2035 Climate Target Sparks Political Firestorm
Australia's Labor government faces intense scrutiny over its ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley launches fierce criticism and Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the crucial climate policy.
Australia's 2035 Climate Gamble: Planet at Crossroads
As global heating targets hang by a thread, Australia's Labour government faces a pivotal 'sliding doors' moment with its ambitious 2035 emissions reduction goal. Analysis reveals the critical gap between current pledges and what science demands to avert
Australia's Climate Everest: Political Resolve Tested
As Australia faces escalating climate disasters, a critical question emerges: does the nation possess the political resolve to implement the transformative policies needed for survival?
The Guardian's 2025 Climate Pledge Unveiled
The Guardian unveils its ambitious 2025 Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to leading the global conversation on the climate emergency with enhanced reporting, urgent language, and a renewed focus on solutions.
SNP climate policies risk £700m annual black hole
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
Starmer's "One-In, One-Out" Flight Policy Shakes Aviation
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer proposes dramatic 'one-in, one-out' policy for UK flights to combat emissions. Critics question feasibility while environmentalists applaud bold climate action.
Sultana's Fiery Plea to Starmer: 'Give Us Our Party Back'
Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.
Climate watchdog slams Badenoch over 'misleading' Farage comments
The UK's independent climate advisor delivers a stern rebuke to Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch for her 'disappointing' and inaccurate claims about Nigel Farage's climate change remarks, sparking a fresh row over political integrity and environmental pol
Australia's Climate Crisis: Govt Report Warns, Will Action Follow?
A stark new Australian government report outlines the severe and escalating threats of the climate crisis, raising urgent questions about the nation's political will to meet the challenge with concrete policy.
Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise
A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi
Australia's Climate Risk: Sea-Level Rise & Heatwave Threat
A landmark national climate risk assessment reveals Australia faces existential threats from rising seas and intensifying heatwaves, urging immediate government action.
Australia's Climate Warning: Soaring Heat Deaths & Economic Ruin
A landmark Australian government report delivers a stark warning: climate change is an immediate threat to lives and the economy, with heat-related deaths and colossal costs set to skyrocket without urgent action.
Climate Crisis Accelerates: New Report Confirms Worst Fears
A stark scientific assessment reveals climate change is intensifying faster than anticipated, with severe consequences for global weather patterns, ecosystems, and human civilisation.
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