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.
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.
The Met Office issues a stark warning that 2025 has a significant chance of becoming the UK's warmest year ever recorded, surpassing the current 2022 record, due to a combination of human-induced climate change and natural weather patterns.
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.
The Panama Canal Authority slashes daily vessel crossings to just 18 amid worst drought in over a century, triggering global shipping delays and economic concerns.
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.
The Maldives and Kiribati are spearheading a landmark UN resolution. They are seeking a decisive opinion from the International Court of Justice on the legal duties of nations to combat climate change and protect states facing existential threats from ris
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is demonstrating a newfound confidence in international diplomacy, deftly navigating a complex web of global challenges from US-China tensions to climate action, reshaping Australia's role on the world stage.
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
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.
A landmark scientific study directly links the devastating wildfires that scorched Southern Europe to human-caused climate change, warning of a new era of 'fire weather' as global temperatures continue to rise.
US Climate Envoy John Kerry issues a dire warning from the Arctic Circle, stating the rapid melting of ice is a profound global security threat that demands immediate international action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 latest emissions data reveals a stark contrast: the electricity sector is rapidly decarbonising while transport emissions continue to rise, threatening national climate targets.
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.
A catastrophic drought, intensified by climate change, has left millions in Malawi facing severe water shortages, threatening health, agriculture, and stability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new study confirms the irreversible collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet has begun, locking in significant global sea level rise for centuries to come, regardless of current climate action.
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
New EU data exposes a devastating climate impact as wildfires in Spain emitted a staggering 20.8 million tonnes of CO2 in 2023, the highest level since records began in 2003.
In a surprising twist for climate science, the rapid melt of Arctic sea ice has shown a significant and unexpected slowdown over the past decade, challenging existing models and forcing a major rethink of our understanding of the polar region's future.
Exclusive: Defra's controversial decision to withhold its climate adaptation strategy from public scrutiny raises serious concerns about government transparency and environmental commitment.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warns of a 'climate crisis' as unprecedented wildfires, fuelled by extreme heat and drought, force mass evacuations across Tenerife and mainland Spain, signalling a new era of environmental emergencies for Europe.