Cop30 fire highlights climate urgency as talks stall
Fire at global climate summit serves as powerful metaphor while fossil fuel roadmap negotiations face opposition from petrostates. The final day of Cop30 hangs in balance.
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29 nations threaten Cop30 deal over fossil fuel phase-out
Dozens of countries threaten to block any agreement at Cop30 climate summit unless it includes a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels. Follow the latest developments.
Pelosi: Trump 'Biggest Con Job' in US History
Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders condemn Trump's climate policies and absence from COP30 summit. New polling shows strong voter support for climate action despite political divisions.
Fire disrupts Cop30 climate summit in Brazil
A fire at the Cop30 venue in Brazil forced a full evacuation, disrupting critical negotiations on a fossil fuel phase-out plan. Read the latest on the summit's delay.
Fire at COP30 climate summit forces mass evacuation
A major fire at the COP30 summit in Brazil forced thousands to evacuate, halting crucial negotiations on fossil fuels. Read the latest on the climate talks crisis.
Lula pushes fossil fuel phase-out at G20 after Cop30
Brazil's President Lula vows to campaign for fossil fuel transition roadmap at G20 summit despite opposition from petrostates. Follow the climate crisis developments.
Lula returns to COP30 for fossil fuel phase-out push
Brazil's President Lula flies back to Belém as over 80 countries support fossil fuel phase-out roadmap at COP30. Key negotiations with China, India and EU could deliver historic climate agreement.
Fly-tippers dump 150-metre waste mountain in Oxfordshire
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating this major pollution incident near Kidlington.
80+ Countries Call for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out at Cop30
More than 80 countries unite at Cop30, demanding a concrete roadmap to phase out fossil fuels. Global coalition pushes for decisive climate action. Read the latest developments.
15 UK sewage plants use risky plastic beads
Exclusive: 15 English sewage plants use hazardous plastic bio-beads, with a recent Camber Sands spill releasing 650 million. Experts demand urgent upgrades to protect marine life and coastlines.
South Korea coal closure alarms Australian exporters
South Korea's decision to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040 signals major risks for Australia's thermal coal exports. Experts urge pivot to green industries.
Castle Water bids £1bn extra for Thames Water rescue
Castle Water proposes additional £1bn cash injection for Thames Water, criticising current restructuring plans as inadequate for solving pollution crisis. Read the latest developments.
Brazil pushes fossil fuel phaseout roadmap at COP30
Brazil's environment minister calls for courage in creating fossil fuel phaseout plan at COP30 climate summit, emphasising ethical response to climate crisis.
60m waste mountain in Kidlington threatens river
A 60m-long mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, poses a severe ecological threat to the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost exceeds the council's entire annual budget. Read more.
Winter Fuel Payment scam warning for pensioners
Fraudsters are targeting millions of UK pensioners with fake Winter Fuel Payment texts and emails. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself from this government impersonation scam.
Third of Australians want to scrap net zero targets
New polling reveals 33% of Australians want to abandon net zero, believing it will reduce costs. Experts warn this misconception threatens climate action and economic opportunities from renewables.
Fly-tippers dump mountain of waste in Oxfordshire
A massive illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff. Local MP says cleanup costs exceed council's annual budget. Environmental catastrophe unfolding.
3p per mile EV charge planned from 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers 3p per mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028 to address falling fuel duty revenue. Find out how this affects drivers.
Saudi Arabia: $170K/minute oil profits vs climate
Saudi Arabia's massive oil profits create climate action paradox as desert kingdom faces extreme heat threats while blocking global fossil fuel phaseout.
Bali's plastic pollution crisis hits record levels
Bali faces monumental plastic pollution crisis as 2025 becomes worst year yet. Stunning photography exhibition reveals frontline battle against plastic waste overwhelming the island.
Camber Sands plastic biobead disaster cleanup continues
Volunteers work tirelessly to remove millions of plastic biobeads from Camber Sands after Southern Water spill. Wildlife at risk in rare dune habitat. Join the cleanup effort.
Ford in court over 1 million UK diesel emissions defects
The High Court hears about serious emissions control defects in nearly 1 million Ford diesel cars sold in Britain. Ford denies using 'defeat devices' in ongoing legal battle.
Cop30 Summit Faces Crisis Amid Indigenous Protest
Indigenous Munduruku protest at Cop30 as critics warn climate summit is failing. Discover why the UN process faces accusations of betrayal and inefficiency.
COP30 Funding Crisis: Paying for End of Oil and Gas
The critical funding gap for climate action takes centre stage at COP30. Wealthy nations must lead the transition away from fossil fuels. The time for action is now.
Toxic Bio-Bead Spill Threatens Sussex Coast Wildlife
Southern Water admits responsibility for catastrophic bio-bead spill on Camber Sands beach, threatening marine life with toxic plastic pellets. Learn about the environmental impact.
650 million plastic beads pollute Sussex coastline
Millions of toxic plastic beads from Southern Water spill are spreading along Sussex coast, threatening wildlife and tourism. Join the cleanup effort.
Message in a bottle returns with angry litter note
A woman's romantic quest using messages in plastic bottles ends after a litter picker returned one with a stern note, costing her £7. Read her story and the environmental wake-up call.
Texas shrimper stalls Exxon's $10bn plastics facility
Diane Wilson, a 77-year-old shrimper, successfully challenged ExxonMobil's planned $10bn plastics plant in Texas through legal action, highlighting growing community resistance against fossil fuel expansion.
Climate Activists Blockade COP30 Summit in Protest
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit, demanding immediate action as tensions rise over fossil fuel phase-out. Follow the latest developments from the critical climate conference.
700 Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Access COP30 Climate Summit
A staggering 700 fossil fuel lobbyists have been accredited for COP30 in Brazil, outnumbering many national delegations and raising serious questions about climate negotiation integrity.
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