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Spain's €3bn Climate Plan: Green Investment & Flight Ban
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.
State of Emergency in Australia's NT Amid Catastrophic Flooding
Catastrophic flooding forces mass evacuations in the Northern Territory as a state of emergency is declared. Communities face isolation, infrastructure collapse, and a mounting humanitarian crisis.
Pakistan's Punjab hit by worst floods in its history
Exclusive aerial video shows the catastrophic scale of flooding in Pakistan's Punjab province, the worst in its recorded history, with vast landscapes submerged and millions affected.
Trump White House Orders Purge of Federal Climate Websites
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.
Atlantic Current Collapse: 'Global Emergency' Warning
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
Jon Batiste releases climate crisis anthem 'Petrichor'
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.
Drought shatters gardener's 40-year bean growing success
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.
Climate scientist wins seat next to Environment Minister on flight
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.
FEMA's Chilling Katrina Warning: 'Leave or Face Death'
A newly unearthed FEMA memo from the eve of Hurricane Katrina delivers a stark, brutal warning to New Orleans residents: evacuate or face almost certain death, as no government help would be coming. The document reveals the terrifying, unfiltered truth of
AI Reveals Tokyo's Apocalypse if Mount Fuji Erupts
A chilling AI simulation reveals the catastrophic impact a major eruption of Mount Fuji would have on Tokyo and global supply chains, forecasting chaos, ash-covered streets, and economic paralysis.
Bill Gates' Secret Climate Network Exposed
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.
Heatwaves Accelerating Faster Than Predicted
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.
Shellharbour Flood Disaster: Homes Inundated, Relief Declared
Emergency disaster relief declared for Shellharbour after torrential rain triggers severe flash flooding, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure along Crooked Creek.
Climate Diplomat's Final Warning: We're Counting Down to Zero
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.
Europe's Summer Wildfires Break All-Time Record
Europe is battling an unprecedented wildfire crisis this summer, with a record-breaking land area already scorched. Experts warn this is a dire consequence of the climate emergency, with the UK and popular tourist destinations facing severe threats.
FEMA's Katrina Letter to Trump Revealed
Exclusive: A newly surfaced FEMA letter to Donald Trump, penned during Hurricane Katrina, exposes critical failures in disaster preparedness and offers a chilling foreshadowing of today's climate emergency challenges.
Australia's Emissions Divide: Clean Power, Dirty Transport
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.
Piper Alpha: World's Deadliest Offshore Disaster Revisited
A powerful new Channel 4 documentary re-examines the 1988 Piper Alpha tragedy that claimed 167 lives, featuring never-before-seen footage and emotional survivor testimonies from Britain's worst offshore disaster.
Trump's Second Term: Climate Crisis Looms
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.
Apocalyptic Flood Wipes Out Village After Glacial Burst
Shocking video captures the catastrophic moment a glacial lake outburst flood devastates a remote Indian village, sweeping away homes and bridges in a terrifying wall of water and debris.
Europe Burns: Spain & Portugal's Catastrophic Wildfire Crisis
Deadly infernos are tearing across the Iberian Peninsula as Spain and Portugal endure their most severe wildfire season in recorded history, with experts warning the catastrophic blazes could continue.
Malawi's climate drought sparks severe water crisis
A catastrophic drought, intensified by climate change, has left millions in Malawi facing severe water shortages, threatening health, agriculture, and stability.
Young Activists Sue Wisconsin State in Landmark Climate Case
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.
FEMA Scraps Rule Blocking Aid for Insured Disaster Victims
In a landmark move, FEMA has eliminated a controversial policy that barred disaster victims from receiving aid if they also had insurance. This long-awaited reform promises to streamline support and remove bureaucratic hurdles for countless families recov
Interactive Map Reveals UK Towns Facing Submersion
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.
Arctic Ice Melt Slows Unexpectedly, Baffling Scientists
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.
Deadly Flash Floods Devastate Sicily, Killing One
The Italian island of Sicily has been plunged into chaos after catastrophic flash floods triggered by torrential rains. Catania bears the brunt of the devastation with submerged streets, overturned cars, and a tragic death toll. This is the unfolding stor
Nominate Britain's Climate Heroes for The Independent's 2025 List
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.
Children Sue Scottish Council in High Court Over Climate Inaction
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