US Officials Express Cautious Optimism for COP30
Senior US officials express measured confidence ahead of crucial COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil, while acknowledging significant political and economic challenges remain.
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Glasgow Bids to Host COP30 Climate Summit
The Scottish Government is mounting an ambitious campaign to bring COP30 to Glasgow, building on the city's successful hosting of COP26. Discover how this bid could cement Scotland's leadership in global climate action.
US States Resist Trump's Climate Policy Assault
US states and cities are mounting a formidable defence against Donald Trump's planned assault on climate policies, vowing to protect environmental regulations through legal battles and local action.
UK and US cut climate funding despite UN crisis warnings
Exclusive: Britain and America dramatically reduce contributions to key UN climate crisis fund despite urgent warnings about escalating global warming threats.
Trump escalates climate change denial, calls crisis 'hoax'
Former President Donald Trump escalates his climate change denial rhetoric, dismissing established science as 'hoax' while experts warn of catastrophic consequences for international climate agreements and environmental protection.
Earth's Vital Signs in Critical Condition: Climate Emergency
A damning new climate report reveals Earth's vital signs are deteriorating at unprecedented rates, with experts warning we're running out of time to prevent irreversible damage to our planet.
German climate sceptic seeks US asylum
Controversial German activist Naomi Seibt, dubbed the 'anti-Greta', appeals for US political asylum claiming persecution for her climate change scepticism in escalating environmental debate.
Cartoon exposes Trump climate denial during hurricane
As Hurricane Melissa batters the US, Guardian cartoonist Ella Baron delivers a powerful visual commentary on Donald Trump's dangerous climate change denial and its real-world consequences.
Bill Gates: World Off Track on Climate Crisis
Microsoft founder issues stark warning that current climate efforts are failing, calling for urgent technological innovation and political action to avert catastrophe.
Climate pledges fall dangerously short of 1.5°C target
Shocking new analysis shows current climate commitments put the world on track for catastrophic 2.5-2.9°C warming, far exceeding the Paris Agreement's safe limits.
Finding Common Ground in UK Climate Debate
As extreme weather events intensify across Britain, a new search begins for pragmatic climate solutions that transcend political divides and focus on practical action.
New York's climate migration crisis as flooding worsens
Exclusive investigation reveals how relentless flooding and extreme weather are driving a new wave of climate migration from New York City, with wealthy residents leading the retreat from vulnerable coastal areas.
Bedfordshire temperature surges 1°C in 30 years
Groundbreaking research exposes how Bedfordshire's temperature has surged by a full degree Celsius, outpacing national averages and sounding alarm bells for the county's future.
World to breach Paris climate limits within years
Groundbreaking research reveals Earth is on track to surpass critical 1.5°C warming threshold much sooner than anticipated, with devastating consequences for global weather patterns.
Earth's Climate Tipping Points Near Catastrophic Cascade
Groundbreaking research reveals five critical climate thresholds could be breached simultaneously, triggering irreversible environmental collapse across multiple Earth systems.
Africa demands £1.3 trillion climate debt payment
African nations are calling for wealthy countries to honour their climate finance commitments as new research reveals the staggering £1.3 trillion needed for decarbonisation across the continent.
UK Launches Climate Humanitarian Visa for Pacific Islanders
Britain pioneers groundbreaking humanitarian visa programme offering refuge to Pacific islanders displaced by rising sea levels and extreme weather events, marking a historic shift in climate migration policy.
Met Office's viral response to climate change denier
A senior Met Office scientist delivers a devastating fact-based rebuttal to a climate change sceptic, highlighting the overwhelming scientific consensus on global warming.
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.
Tory bid to scrap Climate Change Act threatens May's legacy
Conservative MPs are mounting a dramatic bid to scrap the UK's flagship Climate Change Act, threatening to unravel Theresa May's environmental legacy and sparking fierce political warfare.
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.
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.
Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Political Battle Revealed
Exclusive insights into Australia's contentious 2035 emissions reduction target. Senator David Pocock reveals the political challenges, ambition gaps, and what's needed for genuine climate action.
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.
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.
Australia's Climate Everest: Political Resolve Tested
As Australia faces escalating climate disasters, a critical question emerges: does the nation possess the political resolve to implement the transformative policies needed for survival?
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.
Newsom Attacks Trump's Climate Denial During LA Wildfires
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers a fiery rebuke to Donald Trump's climate change scepticism, linking his rhetoric directly to the devastating wildfires scorching Los Angeles.
SNP climate policies risk £700m annual black hole
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
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