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.
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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.
Just Stop Oil Activists Target Taylor Swift's Hotel
Climate activists from Just Stop Oil targeted The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, believed to be hosting Taylor Swift, spraying orange paint in a protest against the singer's private jet use.
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.
Climate radicals storm BP CEO's London home in roof-top protest
Eco-radicals from Fossil Free London scale billionaire Bernard Looney's £2.5m Hampstead residence, draping it in black fabric and accusing him of 'murdering the planet' in dramatic daylight stunt.
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.
Activist vandalised Taylor Swift's jet for climate support
A Just Stop Oil activist who defaced Taylor Swift's private jet allegedly believed the superstar would then speak out on the climate crisis. Jennifer Kowalski, 28, and Cole Macdonald, 22, caused £5,000 of damage at Stansted Airport.
Ben & Jerry's Founder Quits 'Impossible' Activism
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, announces his retreat from political activism, citing extreme polarisation and the futility of trying to change minds in today's toxic climate.
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.
Just Stop Oil activists spray paint on private jets at Stansted
Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been convicted after spraying orange paint on private jets at Stansted Airport. A court heard that Taylor Swift's jet had just landed, though it was not directly targeted. The activists demand an emergency plan to end fos
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.
Landmark Climate Report Warns Every Australian at Risk
A major new climate report reveals the profound and immediate threats climate change poses to every Australian, from the economy to health. The government issues a stark warning and calls for urgent national action.
Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Decision Imminent
Exclusive: The Albanese government is set to unveil Australia's pivotal 2035 emissions reduction target this week, a decision that will define the nation's climate policy and economic future for the next decade.
Swiss Alps Glaciers in Accelerated Retreat, Ecosystems Transform
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.
Climate Action: A Legal Duty, Not Charity
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 COP31 Bid Fails as Turkey Refuses to Withdraw
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.
Spanish School's 7-Hour Lockdown as Wildfires Encircled Village
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.
Hannah Ritchie's Data-Driven Case For Climate Optimism
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.
Carbon Capture: The Failing Climate 'Solution'
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
Eco-Anxiety: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis of Climate Breakdown
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
UK to rejoin UN Green Climate Fund under Labour government
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.
Trump blocks climate aid to Ethiopia amid famine crisis
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.
China battles catastrophic floods as monsoon rains devastate region
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.
UK explores controversial sun-blocking geoengineering
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.
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