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Airport expansion threatens UK net zero goals, MPs warn
Cross-party committee warns that government's airport expansion strategy threatens to undermine Britain's legally binding climate targets and carbon budgets.
MPs Demand Airport Expansion Freeze Over Climate
A powerful cross-party committee of MPs has called for a halt to all major airport expansion, including at Gatwick, until the government can prove it aligns with UK climate targets.
British surfer dies in Portugal gas poisoning tragedy
Tragedy strikes as British surfer and American companion found dead in Portuguese holiday apartment from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning during dream surfing trip.
Mortgage crisis squeezes UK household budgets to breaking point
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating domino effect of rising mortgage costs on UK families, with essentials becoming unaffordable as financial pressure mounts.
Tech billionaire's private jet clashes with climate pledges
Tech mogul Mike Cannon-Brookes faces criticism for extensive private jet usage while Atlassian champions corporate climate action, revealing stark contrast between personal habits and corporate sustainability promises.
Global coal consumption hits record high in 2024
Global coal usage reached unprecedented levels last year, driven by soaring energy demands in Asia and economic pressures, casting doubt on international climate commitments.
Silent Killer Gas Alert for UK Households
Millions of British households are being warned about carbon monoxide risks as experts reveal shocking gaps in protection. Discover the essential safety measures that could save your family.
Trump and Labour MP plan transatlantic carbon tax alliance
Former US President Donald Trump and Labour's Toby Perkins propose groundbreaking UK-US shipping carbon tax in radical climate policy move that could reshape global trade.
Wildfires Fuel Climate Crisis in Vicious Emissions Cycle
New scientific research reveals how intensifying wildfires are creating a dangerous climate feedback loop, with record-breaking emissions threatening to accelerate global warming beyond previous projections.
Australia's rainforests become carbon emitters in alarming shift
Groundbreaking research reveals Australia's tropical rainforests have transformed from vital carbon absorbers to net emitters, sounding urgent climate alarm bells.
CO2 Levels Hit Record High in Climate Emergency
Shocking new data reveals carbon dioxide concentrations have surged to record-breaking levels, accelerating climate change concerns and demanding urgent global action.
UK's Green Homes Scheme Fails: Billions Wasted
A damning National Audit Office report reveals the UK government's flagship green homes initiative has fallen dramatically short, with just 47,500 upgrades completed against a 600,000-home target, leaving billions in potential energy savings unrealised.
UK Steel Industry Faces Existential Threat from EU Tariffs
Britain's steel sector warns of catastrophic consequences as new EU carbon border taxes could cripple UK exports, threatening thousands of jobs and raising prices for consumers.
Intrepid Travel abandons carbon offset programmes
Global tour operator Intrepid Travel makes radical shift from carbon offsetting to direct emission reduction, dropping net-zero targets in favour of measurable climate action.
US federal buildings save £5.4bn through energy efficiency
The US Department of Energy reveals staggering results from its efficiency overhaul of federal buildings, cutting energy costs by billions while dramatically reducing carbon footprint across government infrastructure.
Carbon offsets failing to curb global heating, study finds
Groundbreaking research uncovers the systemic flaws making carbon offsets ineffective against climate change, with fundamental design problems preventing real emissions reductions.
Carbon discovery on Enceladus boosts alien life hopes
Scientists detect essential carbon compounds in plumes erupting from Saturn's moon Enceladus, dramatically increasing its potential to host alien life in our solar system.
How price rises are changing British spending habits
New Guardian investigation reveals how relentless price rises are transforming shopping habits, family budgets and lifestyle choices across Britain.
Tories pledge to scrap 'failed' climate targets
The Conservative Party vows to dismantle current climate commitments, branding them as unrealistic and economically damaging. This comprehensive analysis examines what their proposed environmental policy shift means for Britain's net-zero future.
May challenges Badenoch over Climate Act concerns
Exclusive: Theresa May challenges Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch over reported plans to weaken UK's Climate Change Act, exposing Tory divisions on net zero commitments ahead of general election.
UK and EU Strike Carbon Border Tax Deal
Britain and Brussels reach landmark agreement on carbon border adjustment mechanism, ending post-Brexit trade friction and creating joint approach to climate tariffs.
Winter warning: Keep windows open to combat deadly CO gas
UK households receive crucial safety alert about invisible carbon monoxide threat during colder months - essential ventilation advice that could save lives.
North Sea geology blocks oil extraction ambitions
A bombshell geological study reveals that complex rock formations beneath the North Sea could prevent the UK from extracting up to half its remaining oil and gas reserves, dealing a major blow to energy security plans.
Greens Threaten Legal Action Over Gatwick Runway Plan
The Green Party vows to challenge Gatwick Airport's proposal to convert its emergency runway for regular use, citing a 'devastating' climate impact and accusing the government of ignoring its own environmental rules.
Miliband's 24 Domestic Flights Expose Net Zero Hypocrisy
Labour's Shadow Net Zero Secretary, Ed Miliband, faces accusations of staggering hypocrisy as flight data reveals he took two dozen domestic flights in a single year while championing green policies that would curb air travel for ordinary Britons.
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.
US Schools Face Financial Cliff as Federal Covid Aid Ends
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Bill Gates' Climate Crisis Paradox: Funding Both Sides
An in-depth investigation reveals how Bill Gates' vast investments simultaneously fund renewable energy solutions and fossil fuel expansion, creating a contentious dual role in the climate crisis debate.
Hong Kong's massive deforestation footprint exposed in new study
Groundbreaking research exposes how Hong Kong's economic consumption drives tropical deforestation in Southeast Asia, ranking it among the world's top per capita contributors to forest loss.
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