Bizarre summer storms have brought chaos to the French Alps, with the tourist town of Isère 2000 seeing roads turn to ice rivers and cars buried under a thick blanket of hail, marking a dramatic end to the European summer.
A couple's astonishing claim that their baby was 'born in 2025' has sparked a whirlwind of speculation. Discover the bizarre story that has everyone questioning the nature of time.
Exclusive interview with Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain on Australia's ambitious new climate targets and the critical reforms to national disaster preparedness.
New analysis reveals how mainstream political parties are exploiting far-right opposition to green policies as a convenient excuse for their own climate inaction, while experts argue we possess far more agency to act than commonly believed.
A new scientific report reveals human-induced climate change is dramatically increasing the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions in the Iberian Peninsula, with temperatures soaring 4-6°C above normal.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 carbon emissions target, marking a dramatic shift in climate policy that challenges other developed nations to match its commitment.
A damning new federal report reveals a sharp rise in US greenhouse gas emissions during the Trump administration, undermining international climate goals and threatening severe environmental consequences.
Groundbreaking research exposes a critical misjudgment by UK politicians who significantly underestimate public appetite for bold climate action, creating a damaging 'perception gap' hindering effective policy.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces a sweeping €3 billion investment in green infrastructure and a ban on short-haul flights, positioning Spain as a European leader in the fight against climate change.
Yellowstone National Park experiences a bizarre festive anomaly as a summer blizzard blankets its iconic landscapes in deep snow, raising urgent questions about our planet's changing climate patterns.
The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to dismantle and archive US government climate change websites, erasing vital public data on global warming, emissions, and clean energy in a sweeping online purge.
A crucial Atlantic Ocean current system is on the brink of a catastrophic collapse, new research reveals. This could trigger a permanent deep freeze in Europe, disrupt global weather patterns, and cause sea levels to surge along the eastern US coast withi
Grammy-winning artist Jon Batiste drops a powerful new song, 'Petrichor', directly addressing the global climate crisis and aiming to inspire a wave of environmental action through music.
A harrowing legal and medical battle unfolds in Georgia as Adriana Smith is forced to carry a non-viable foetus to term due to the state's strict abortion laws, sparking national outrage.
A seasoned UK gardener's four-decade bean-growing tradition has been shattered by relentless drought, offering a stark warning of climate change's impact on British horticulture.
Renewable energy leader Simon Holmes à Court secures a unique opportunity for climate expert Professor Lesley Hughes to confront Environment Minister Sussan Ley on a Qantas flight, in a bold move for climate action.
An investigation reveals how Bill Gates is orchestrating a massive climate policy influence campaign through a network of NGOs, raising questions about billionaire power in democratic processes.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol reveals that climate change is causing heatwaves to evolve at a frightening pace, becoming more frequent and intense much faster than previously predicted.
An exclusive interview with a top climate diplomat reveals we are in the final countdown to avert catastrophe. This is the stark reality of our last chance for the planet.
Australia's latest emissions data reveals a stark contrast: the electricity sector is rapidly decarbonising while transport emissions continue to rise, threatening national climate targets.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Trump's planned demolition of US climate policy threatens to derail global net-zero targets and trigger catastrophic environmental consequences worldwide.
A catastrophic drought, intensified by climate change, has left millions in Malawi facing severe water shortages, threatening health, agriculture, and stability.
A group of young climate activists in Wisconsin is taking the state government to court, alleging its support for fossil fuels violates their constitutional rights to a clean and healthy environment.
New Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall faces immediate pressure to reform the 'net pay' pension anomaly, which unfairly penalises low-earners saving for retirement. Campaigners demand swift action to end this injustice.
A startling new interactive map from Climate Central exposes the devastating impact of sea-level rise on iconic British coastal towns and cities, projecting a submerged future for vast areas within decades.
In a startling twist that challenges climate models, researchers discover a mysterious slowdown in Arctic sea ice melt, prompting a urgent scientific quest for answers in the face of rising global temperatures.
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri
New EU data exposes a devastating climate impact as wildfires in Spain emitted a staggering 20.8 million tonnes of CO2 in 2023, the highest level since records began in 2003.