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Trump hosts wealthy donors at White House dinner

Former President Donald Trump courted wealthy Republican donors at a private White House dinner, outlining controversial plans to deport millions and overhaul energy policy if re-elected in 2024.

Greens: Labor's Nature Law Revamp Worse Than Status Quo

The Australian Greens have launched a scathing attack on Labor's proposed environmental reforms, warning they could worsen the extinction crisis while ignoring climate impacts of major fossil fuel projects.

No Major Banks Stop Funding New Fossil Fuels

New investigation exposes how not a single major global bank has committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal projects, raising serious questions about the financial sector's climate commitments.

Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling

Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.

Stonehenge sprayed orange by anti-oil activists

Climate activists from Just Stop Oil deliberately targeted Stonehenge with orange paint spray, telling a court they chose the ancient monument to create maximum disruption and media attention for their fossil fuel protest.

Perfect dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry

Spectacular 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, described as 'the most detailed ever found in the UK', have been discovered in a working Oxfordshire quarry, offering unprecedented insights into Middle Jurassic life.

Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals

As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental

Naked Mole Rats' Anti-Ageing Secret Unlocked

Groundbreaking research reveals how naked mole rats defy ageing through superior DNA repair mechanisms, offering potential breakthroughs for human health and longevity treatments.

Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast

A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.

Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing

The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.

Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels in UK Energy Mix

A groundbreaking study reveals renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in Britain's electricity mix, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's transition to clean power and climate goals.

Lewis Moody's MND diagnosis sparks funding crisis

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody's shock Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis has triggered powerful demands for the UK Government to finally commit promised funds to MND research through the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

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