SA Algal Bloom: Calls for Climate Disaster Status
A severe blue-green algal bloom in South Australia's Murray River is killing wildlife and emitting a potent toxin, prompting calls for official climate disaster status and urgent federal action.
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San Francisco Proposes $5M Reparations Per Eligible Resident
San Francisco's African American Reparations Advisory Committee proposes groundbreaking $5 million payments and debt forgiveness to address historical injustices, sparking national debate on racial equity.
The Climate 100: UK's Top Environmental Leaders for 2024
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
Africa Demands UK Pay Reparations for Colonial Crimes
A coalition of African nations launches a formal campaign demanding reparations from Britain for centuries of slavery, genocide, and exploitation, with claims reaching into the trillions.
Africa's Green Energy Boom Sparks Economic Revolution
A landmark Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi has sparked a multi-billion dollar green economy surge, with record investments in renewables set to transform the continent's future.
China Overtakes US as Top Fossil Fuel Consumer
In a historic reversal, China's fossil fuel consumption has surpassed the United States, raising serious concerns about the world's ability to meet critical climate goals and casting a shadow over upcoming COP negotiations.
Jamaican PM tells King Charles nation is becoming a republic
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness confronted the Royal Family during their visit, declaring the nation's intent to become a republic and demanding reparations for slavery, in a stark diplomatic challenge to King Charles III.
Climate Crisis Fuels Surge in Lightning Wildfires
Groundbreaking research confirms a direct and alarming link between global warming and a sharp increase in destructive wildfires ignited by lightning strikes across the Northern Hemisphere.
UN: Defence Spending Futile Without Climate Aid
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
Australia's Climate and Disaster Preparedness Overhaul
Exclusive interview with Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain on Australia's ambitious new climate targets and the critical reforms to national disaster preparedness.
Far-Right Green-Bashing: Mainstream Parties' Convenient Excuse
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.
Climate Crisis Fuels Extreme Iberian Wildfire Weather
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.
Albanese's Bold Climate Gambit: Australia's New 2035 Target
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.
California Plans Farmland Redistribution from White Owners to Minorities
Governor Gavin Newsom proposes controversial legislation to redistribute agricultural land from white owners to minority groups, igniting fierce debate over reparations and property rights in California.
Trump Climate Report Exposes Major US Emissions Surge
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.
Politicians underestimate UK public support for climate action
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
African royals in bizarre claim for Scottish land
A self-proclaimed African king and queen are attempting to claim a Scottish woodland through a 'legal loophole', demanding reparations for historic slavery in a move experts call 'legally baseless'.
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.
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