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.
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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.
Valencia leader heckled at flood victims' funeral
Regional president faces public fury as mourners interrupt solemn ceremony with shouts of 'assassin' and 'get out' during emotional tribute to flood victims.
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.
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.
Newsom Challenges Trump in Powerful State Address
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers powerful State of the State address positioning himself as Democratic alternative to Donald Trump, focusing on economic prosperity and democratic values.
King Charles makes historic first Vatican state visit
In a landmark moment for modern monarchy, King Charles III embarks on his first official state visit to the Vatican, meeting Pope Francis to discuss climate change, interfaith dialogue, and global peace initiatives.
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.
Labour's school birthday cake ban sparks parent debate
New healthy eating guidelines from Labour could see traditional birthday cakes banned from early years settings, sparking debate among parents and educators.
WASPI women launch legal battle against DWP
Millions of women born in the 1950s secure major breakthrough as WASPI campaign forces DWP to court over state pension age changes in landmark legal challenge.
Italian Alps emergency: No snow crisis hits tourism
The Italian Alps face an unprecedented crisis as record-low snowfall prompts regional state of emergency declarations, putting winter tourism and local economies in peril.
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.
State Pension Set for Major 2024 Increase
Millions of pensioners could see their state pension payments increase significantly next year as the government confirms the triple lock mechanism will remain in place, potentially delivering the second-largest rise in history.
California Governor Newsom freezes major state projects
California Governor Gavin Newsom suspends numerous infrastructure projects including high-speed rail and climate initiatives amid significant budget deficit concerns, sparking political debate.
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.
Trump admin pressures UN to drop diversity programmes
Exclusive: The Trump administration is allegedly coercing United Nations agencies to abandon DEI programmes by threatening to withdraw crucial American financial support, documents reveal.
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.
Copenhagen's CopenPay: Good Deeds Earn Free Experiences
Discover how Copenhagen's innovative CopenPay scheme rewards sustainable behaviour with free cultural attractions, dining, and kayaking in this groundbreaking approach to eco-friendly tourism.
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.
America's Coffee Cravings: State Preferences Revealed
From caramel macchiatos to classic black brews, discover the coffee preferences that define American states in this fascinating nationwide study of caffeine culture.
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