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Puffin numbers drop 23% on Farne Islands

Annual survey shows puffin breeding pairs on the Farne Islands fell by almost a quarter. The National Trust urges long-term monitoring amid climate and environmental pressures.

Drones used in world's longest grey seal population study

The world's longest-running grey seal population study on the Farne Islands is now using drone technology, revealing a dramatic increase from 500 to 3,624 pups since 1952. Discover how this conservation effort tracks climate change impacts.

COP websites emit 10x more carbon than average

New research shows COP climate conference websites produce up to 10 times more carbon emissions than average web pages, with a 13,000% increase since 1995. Learn how digital presence impacts climate goals.

PNG Leader: COP Summits Are Failing Vulnerable Nations

Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.

Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.

2025: Second Hottest Year in Recorded History

New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.

Brazil Climate Talks Spark Hope for 1.5°C Goal

As world leaders gather in Brazil for critical climate talks, new analysis reveals a potential pathway to revive the fading Paris Agreement target. Discover why experts say this summit could mark a turning point in the global fight against climate change.

Starmer to personally attend COP30 climate summit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces he will personally attend COP30 in Brazil, signalling UK's renewed global climate leadership under Labour government with Ed Miliband as Energy Secretary.

Bill Gates: We're losing climate change battle

Microsoft founder Bill Gates delivers urgent climate memo revealing global setbacks in green technology deployment and calling for accelerated innovation to meet emissions targets.

Jamaica Food Crisis After Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa has decimated Jamaica's agricultural heartland, destroying up to 80% of crops and threatening nationwide food shortages as farmers struggle to recover.

Daylight Saving Time 2024: When Clocks Go Back

As autumn deepens, Britain prepares for the annual clock change. Discover when the clocks go back, why we still follow this century-old tradition, and how it affects your health and daily routine.

Glasgow Bids to Host COP30 Climate Summit

The Scottish Government is mounting an ambitious campaign to bring COP30 to Glasgow, building on the city's successful hosting of COP26. Discover how this bid could cement Scotland's leadership in global climate action.

Vietnam's Hoi An submerged by severe flooding

Stunning images reveal Hoi An's historic streets transformed into waterways as severe flooding overwhelms the UNESCO World Heritage site, disrupting tourism and daily life.

Autumn's Last Stand: Why Leaves Linger Longer

Climate change is dramatically extending Britain's growing seasons, creating stunning autumn displays that last weeks longer than in previous decades. Discover how warming temperatures are reshaping our natural calendar.

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