Starmer Confirms Cop30 Attendance in Brazil
Keir Starmer will attend Cop30 in Brazil next month, Downing Street confirms, ending speculation over his attendance at the key climate summit.
Category : Climate
Erosion Exposes Human Remains at Minnesota Cemetery as Officials Seek $2.5M for Repairs
Erosion at a Minnesota cemetery exposes human remains; officials seek $2.5M for repairs amid climate change concerns.
Climate Activists Block Private Jet Airports in Coordinated Cop27 Protest
Climate activists block private jet airports at Farnborough and Luton in coordinated Cop27 protests, calling for a ban on private jets and a frequent flyer tax.
China Cutting Emissions Faster Than Promised Study Shows
China cuts emissions faster than promised, may have peaked, says BloombergNEF report, with solar and storage driving global energy transition.
Health Alert for 4 UK Areas as 30C Heat Expected
Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for East Midlands, East of England, London, and South East as temperatures could reach 30C by Friday, June 19.
AI and Digital Tech Chart Climate Impact and Extinction Risk for Plants
AI and digitization of plant specimens reveal climate-driven flowering shifts and hidden extinction risks, with Kew's report highlighting tech's role in conservation.
Dan Burn warns of forgotten sun cream spot in Boots campaign
Newcastle's Dan Burn teams up with Boots to highlight the commonly missed back of the neck when applying sunscreen, as England heads to the World Cup.
Climate Change May Boost Hailstone Size By 47%
Climate change could increase maximum hailstone size by up to 47%, with more frequent hailstorms in some regions, study finds.
Treasury Criticises 'Unachievable' Cumbria Nuclear Waste Dump Plans
Treasury assessment rates UK's proposed nuclear waste dump in Cumbria as 'unachievable', with costs potentially reaching £54bn.
Drought Forces Ancient Himalayan Village in Nepal to Relocate
Climate change forces ancient Himalayan village in Nepal to relocate due to drought and floods.
Climate Crisis to Reshape Geopolitics, Warns Ex-Diplomat Arthur Snell
Ex-diplomat Arthur Snell warns climate crisis will accelerate conflict, migration, and far-right populism, reshaping global geopolitics.
US Environment Agency Could End Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
EPA proposes ending mandatory greenhouse gas reporting for 8,000 facilities, citing bureaucratic burden and lack of direct health impact.
111 Dead in Northern India After Freak Hailstorm and Rain
At least 111 killed in Uttar Pradesh, India, after unseasonal hailstorm, heavy rain and lightning; many deaths from falling trees and collapsing walls.
Greek Island of Makri on Sale for Price of London Flat, But Development Banned
Greek island Makri, valued at £6.9m, on sale for £213k—price of a London flat—but development banned due to conservation laws.
Scientists Warn as Key Ocean Monitoring Network Decommissioned Under Trump Cuts
A key ocean monitoring network is being decommissioned under Trump-era budget cuts, just as an El Niño event looms, sparking warnings from scientists.
Scientists Train for Polar Ice Diving to Research Warming
Scientists train for polar ice diving in Lapland to research Arctic warming and document rapid ice loss.
Badenoch Vows to Scrap Climate Change Act
Kemi Badenoch pledges to repeal the Climate Change Act, ending cross-party climate consensus, replacing it with a cheap energy strategy.
Reflecting on Climate Action Five Years After Cop26
Five years after Cop26, we assess climate progress amid geopolitical shocks, rising temperatures, and advances in green technology.
Space junk crisis: satellite numbers could reach tipping point, experts warn
Satellite numbers could reach 60,000 by 2030, raising risks of catastrophic space debris collisions and the Kessler effect, experts warn.
UK to cut climate finance to poor countries by a fifth despite promising more help
UK plans to cut climate finance to poor countries by over a fifth, from £11.6bn to £9bn, despite warnings it will cost lives and undermine global climate action.
Nandy Criticized Over Russian Tanker Interview
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy faced backlash after a Sky News interview where she defended the seizure of one Russian oil tanker out of 700 shadow fleet vessels, sparking accusations of sexism and evasiveness.
Bhutan PM Urges West to Follow Carbon Negative Lead
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay urges wealthy Western nations to follow Bhutan's carbon-negative lead, prioritising environmental conservation and gross national happiness over GDP.
Fury Over Overgrown Northumberland Graveyard for Biodiversity
James Plenderleith criticizes the overgrown state of Rennington's All Saints Church graveyard, citing lack of respect for the dead. Council defends leaving areas uncut for biodiversity.
UK Social Media Ban to Hit Roblox and Other Gaming Platforms
Keir Starmer's new law bans social media for under-16s by 2027, targeting gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft with restrictions on live-streaming and stranger communication.
Wishaw Woman Launches Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy Event
Ayley Crawford, a trainee nurse in remission from leukaemia after a stem cell transplant, was guest of honour at Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy in Strathclyde Park, raising over £400,000.
UK Heatwave: 30C Temperatures Expected for 5 Days
Yellow heat health alerts issued for parts of UK as temperatures could reach 30C, with five days of scorching weather and increased health risks.
UK Heat Health Alert: Regions and 30C Temperatures
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for parts of the UK as temperatures are set to reach 30C, bringing muggy conditions and uncomfortable nights.
14 Arrested at London Protests Over Israeli Property Event
About 1,000 protesters for and against an Israeli property event in a London synagogue led to 14 arrests. Police kept rival groups apart amid claims of intimidation and illegal settlements.
Trump to Meet G7 Leaders After Iran Peace Deal
Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France after announcing a deal to end the war on Iran. Global oil prices tumble as details remain scarce.
Saharan Heatwave to Soar Across Europe This Week
A Saharan air mass is set to push temperatures into the mid-30s Celsius across Europe, while Australia experiences a mild start to winter with above-average temperatures.
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