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Lyft's tipping feature backlash costs business

Ride-hailing giant Lyft faces unexpected backlash as new tipping feature drives customers away, raising questions about the future of in-app gratuities in the competitive transport sector.

Earth's largest ocean current slowing - climate warning

Groundbreaking research reveals the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, Earth's most powerful ocean flow, is slowing dramatically due to climate change, threatening global climate patterns and marine ecosystems.

Bonaire sues Netherlands in landmark climate case

In an unprecedented legal move, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is suing the Netherlands government for failing to protect its residents from climate change impacts, marking a historic moment in environmental justice.

US Energy Department declares 'climate crisis'

The US Department of Energy has officially adopted the term 'climate crisis' in all communications, marking a significant departure from previous administration's language and signalling urgent new approach to environmental policy.

UK Town Buried Under 15,000 Tonnes of Fly-Tipped Waste

A quiet UK town has been declared the nation's fly-tipping capital after being inundated with a staggering 15,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, including hazardous materials, creating a national scandal.

UN Climate Chief: Green Transition 'Unstoppable'

Exclusive: UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns that global climate progress is 'faltering' but insists the green energy transition remains unstoppable despite political headwinds.

Climate activists glue themselves to Melbourne CBD streets

Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion have caused major disruptions in Melbourne's CBD, gluing themselves to a key intersection during morning rush hour, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.

Fly-tipping gang ordered to pay £110k for toxic dump

A ruthless fly-tipping gang that orchestrated a massive 500-tonne illegal dump, poisoning a village with toxic fumes, has been brought to justice. Read the full story of the environmental crime and the hefty penalties.

Australia's 'Oprah-Style' Climate Plan Falls Short

The Albanese government's new emissions reduction plan is branded a hollow 'Oprah-style' gesture, as experts warn Australia is dangerously off-track from its 2030 climate targets and real action.

Australia pledges 65% emissions cut by 2035

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.

Atlantic Ocean Currents Near Catastrophic Collapse

A new scientific study reveals the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is dangerously close to a tipping point, a shutdown that would trigger catastrophic climate impacts across Europe and North America, with Miami facing an existential thr

The Guardian's 2025 Climate Pledge Unveiled

The Guardian unveils its ambitious 2025 Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to leading the global conversation on the climate emergency with enhanced reporting, urgent language, and a renewed focus on solutions.

Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise

A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi

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