13 Climate Litigation Wins in 2025 Reshape Policy
From halted oil fields to greenwashing crackdowns, landmark legal rulings in 2025 forced governments and corporations to revise climate plans. Explore the key victories.
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13 Climate Litigation Wins in 2025 Reshape Global Policy
From the UK to Kenya, landmark court rulings are forcing governments and corporations to revise climate plans and halt fossil fuel projects. Discover the 13 key legal victories of 2025.
Farmers Fight Desertification with Innovative Water Project
In southern Hungary, farmers led by Oszkár Nagyapáti are using thermal spa overflow to flood parched fields, battling severe drought and creating vital microclimates. Discover how this grassroots initiative is fighting desertification.
Hurricane Melissa and the global climate adaptation crisis
Hurricane Melissa's devastation in Jamaica underscores a global failure to adapt to extreme weather. As adaptation costs soar, political honesty and climate justice are urgently needed. Read the full analysis.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
Polar Bears Changing DNA Due to Climate Crisis
New research shows polar bears are genetically adapting to a warming Arctic, a stark sign of climate pressure. Discover the complex reality behind this 'glimmer of hope'.
Australia's failed COP31 bid costs millions
Australia faces millions in costs from its failed COP31 climate conference bid. Discover the financial fallout and political criticism. Read the full investigation.
Cop30's Hidden Successes for Climate Action
While critics called Cop30 a failure, this analysis reveals the significant progress made on adaptation finance and the transition from fossil fuels. Discover the real-world climate action emerging from the summit.
5 Key Images That Defined the COP30 Climate Summit
Powerful visual moments from the UN's COP30 climate conference reveal the urgency of global warming. See the images shaping our environmental future and join the call for action.
Cop30 ends without fossil fuel deal, finance gap widens
UN climate talks in Belém conclude without major breakthrough on fossil fuels or deforestation. Developing nations demand urgent adaptation finance as funding falls short. The world's most vulnerable left exposed.
Cop30 climate summit reaches deal after all-night talks
After threatened walkouts and heated negotiations, delegates at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil reached a fragile agreement. Discover what was achieved and what was left out.
Australia-Turkey Climate Deal Sets Stage for COP31
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
COP30 Delivers Climate Roadmaps and Adaptation Deal
COP30 summit secures historic climate adaptation fund and national transition roadmaps. Nations commit to enhanced emissions targets ahead of 2030 deadline. Read the full analysis.
COP30 Reaches Climate Deal After All-Night Brazil Talks
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
Cop30 draft omits fossil fuel transition plan
Critical UN climate summit faces crisis as draft agreement removes fossil fuel transition roadmap. Negotiations intensify with fire evacuation adding drama. Read the latest developments.
Fire at Cop30 forces evacuation, 13 suffer smoke inhalation
A major fire disrupted UN climate talks in Brazil, forcing evacuations and injuring 13. With just two days left, the blaze raises concerns over critical deal negotiations. Read the latest.
Cop30 climate summit evacuated after venue fire
Critical climate negotiations at Cop30 in Brazil were thrown into chaos after a fire forced evacuation of the conference centre, potentially delaying fossil fuel phase-out agreement.
Major Fire Halts Cop30 Climate Talks in Brazil
A huge fire has forced evacuations and halted UN climate talks at the Cop30 venue in Brazil. Read the latest on the incident and its impact on the crucial summit.
Australia's Cop31 bid fails but Bowen gains key role
Australia's bid to host Cop31 climate summit collapses but Chris Bowen secures pivotal negotiations presidency in creative Turkey deal that could salvage UN climate talks.
Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit After Australia Deal
Turkey will host the 2026 UN climate summit in Antalya while Australia leads negotiations, ending a two-year stand-off. The compromise aims to boost climate diplomacy.
Flood risk awareness crisis: Only 7% feel threatened
Despite world-leading flood data, UK public awareness remains dangerously low. Experts call for radical reform to build community resilience and trusted relationships with authorities.
Climate crisis reshapes daily American life
From dried-up fishing spots to cancelled campfires, discover how climate change subtly transforms everyday American life. Share your personal climate story with The Guardian.
UK's Climate Leadership Questioned at COP30
The UK faces criticism for its lacklustre performance at COP30 climate talks in Brazil, marked by aid budget cuts and failure to commit to key financial initiatives. Can Britain reclaim its leadership role?
Pope Leo XIV urges concrete climate action at UN talks
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action, stating God's creation is 'crying out'. He urges world leaders to protect vulnerable communities and honour the Paris Agreement.
COP30 climate talks enter critical ministerial phase
UN climate talks shift into high gear as government ministers take over negotiations at COP30 in Brazil. Key issues include fossil fuel phase-out and climate finance for developing nations.
Major climate protests at COP30 halfway point
Protesters flooded the streets of Belem, Brazil, for the largest day of action during UN climate talks, demanding urgent action from world leaders on fossil fuels and environmental justice.
Protesters block COP30 climate talks entrance
Approximately 100 protesters have blocked an entrance to the COP30 UN climate conference in Brazil. Discover how the peaceful demonstration impacted the event.
Climate Activists Blockade COP30 Summit Demanding Action
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit in dramatic protest, demanding immediate action on emissions. Police make multiple arrests as tensions escalate.
Conflict Nations Left Behind in Climate Finance
War-stricken countries including Somalia, Chad and Yemen warn they're receiving just 10% of climate aid despite being hardest hit by climate change. Exclusive report from Cop30 in Belém.
Trump's influence felt at COP30 climate summit
As COP30 climate talks proceed without US participation, delegates fear Trump's potential interference. Discover how the former president's shadow affects global climate negotiations.
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