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University Cancels Wyoming Fossil Dig After Legal Threat

The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History has abruptly cancelled a planned fossil excavation in Wyoming following a formal cease-and-desist letter from officials, sparking a major debate over fossil rights and academic practices.

Bill Gates' Climate Crisis Paradox: Funding Both Sides

An in-depth investigation reveals how Bill Gates' vast investments simultaneously fund renewable energy solutions and fossil fuel expansion, creating a contentious dual role in the climate crisis debate.

$30bn Santos Takeover Collapses After Abu Dhabi Exit

A massive $30bn acquisition of Australian energy giant Santos by an Abu Dhabi-led consortium has been abruptly terminated, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and raising questions about the future of fossil fuel investments.

Youth Activists Sue Trump Over Climate Policies

A coalition of young Americans is taking former President Donald Trump to court, alleging his fossil fuel policies knowingly jeopardised their future and violated their constitutional rights.

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Discover Robin Hood's Bay: Yorkshire's Enchanting Coastal Gem

Uncover the magic of Robin Hood's Bay, a stunningly picturesque fishing village on the North Yorkshire coast. Explore its colourful cottages, ancient smuggling history, fossil-rich beaches, and claim to being the most haunted spot in Britain.

Carbon Capture: The Failing Climate 'Solution'

A damning investigation reveals carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, heavily backed by UK government and fossil fuel giants, is failing to meet its targets. Despite billions in investment, experts warn it's a dangerous distraction from real climat

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

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.

Giant Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Found in Rutland

The colossal 10-metre-long fossil of a prehistoric 'sea dragon', the largest and most complete of its kind ever found in Britain, has been miraculously discovered during a routine draining of a lagoon at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.

Global Push for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Exclusive: A growing coalition of nations is backing a radical treaty to phase out fossil fuels, aiming to manage the decline of the very industry that powered the modern world. Could this be the end of the oil age?

Just Stop Oil Gridlocks Canary Wharf in Major Protest

Just Stop Oil activists have caused major disruption in Canary Wharf, blocking key roads in a dramatic protest against government fossil fuel policies. Get the full list of affected routes and the latest police response.

Badenoch pledges to 'maximise' North Sea oil and gas extraction

Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is set to announce a major energy policy shift, pledging to turbocharge North Sea oil and gas production in a bid to boost UK energy security and create jobs, putting her on a collision course with environment

Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR

Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.

Ex-Minister: Labour Rights Plan Helps Foreign Criminals

Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.

UK Petition Demands Paid Menstrual Leave for Endometriosis

A landmark petition is calling on the UK government to introduce statutory paid leave for women suffering from severe period pain and conditions such as endometriosis, sparking a national debate on workplace equality and women's health.

Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel

In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.

Farage's ECHR Exit Plan Alarms Rights Advocates

Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.

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