Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks

The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...

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Increasingly hot Europe faces more severe droughts and growing challenges for water and land management – World Weather Attribution

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Scientists detect a sharp acceleration in global warming

Global warming appears to have shifted into a faster gear. After removing the effects of El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles, researchers found that the planet has warmed at roughly 0.35°C p...

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South Tyneside Council rescinds climate emergency declaration

A Reform UK motion argues the council can improve the local environment without the official pledge.

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EU's Ribera slams climate deniers as wildfires rage: 'They are lying'

In her interview with Euronews, Ribera took aim at 'dangerous and stupid' European politicians who cast doubt on climate science and dismiss environmental policies as ideological rather than grounded ...

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Australia’s Clean Energy Boom Is Gathering Speed | OilPrice.com

Australia is rapidly accelerating its transition from coal to renewable energy through record investment in wind, solar and battery storage, driven by both government policy and strong market demand.

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Minister defends decision to reject UK military help to fight Cairngorms wildfire

Neil Gray said the military was unable to fulfil a "specific request" to send waterbombing helicopters to the Cairngorms.

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Tell the Energy Secretary: Bring down bills, don’t destroy the climate

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Heatwaves have arrived - here’s why decarbonising requires an international effort

“This deal shows that multilateralism works, it supports one of the fastest growing industries in the country, and most importantly is a vital commitment to a greener, fairer and sustainable future.” ...

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Ask your MP to sign a bill to cut energy prices

On 1st July, energy prices are rising by over £200 per household. We are paying nearly double what we did in 2020. Energy is a basic right that we all depend on for survival, but millions of people a...

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Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke

Fires are also blazing across the US and the Trump administration has repealed several climate protections

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EU Sets Target To Double Electrification Rate, Cut Oil & Gas Use | OilPrice.com

The European Union has unveiled the Electrification Action Plan, aiming for electricity to account for 46% of total energy consumption within the bloc by 2040, effectively doubling the current rate

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Dear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting system

Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post. Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree. Now is the time to fix our demo...

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The EU’s plan to triple energy storage as renewable power is wasted

Brussels, member states, industry, and banks have signed the EU's first Tripartite Agreement for Energy Storage to address a significant capacity gap, essential for lower energy costs and grid stabili...

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Trump says US will reinstate Strait of Hormuz blockade and impose 20% charge on cargo

Trump says the US will become the "guardian" of the crucial waterway and will charge ships for using it. Iran earlier warned the US not to "interfere" in the strait's "management".

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UK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation

Home Office announces ban on support for Iranian military group in escalation of diplomatic tensions with Tehran

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As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat | CNN Business

Eurostar has specified that its new fleet of trains must be able to withstand sweltering temperatures as it gears up for a radically altered European climate over the coming decades.

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Battery storage plans approved despite objections

A plan for a battery energy storage system in Caithness has been approved by the Scottish government, despite an objection from the RSPB.

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Betting odds slashed on Count Binface to beat Farage in Clacton by-election

With the main parties refusing to run in Nigel Farage’s ‘fake’ by-election, the alternative candidate who promised to have people who play loud music on public transport to be conscripted, is picking ...

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Why has the price of a fish and chips dinner gone up?

One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.

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Betting odds slashed on Count Binface to beat Farage in Clacton by-election

With the main parties refusing to run in Nigel Farage’s ‘fake’ by-election, the alternative candidate who promised to have people who play loud music on public transport to be conscripted, is picking ...

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