Winter Fuel Payment Scams: Protect Your Pension
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Climate plans insufficient to stop 2.6C temperature rise
Only 100 countries have submitted fossil fuel emission plans at Cop30, with cuts described as 'very much insufficient' to address the climate crisis. Global temperatures set to rise 2.6C.
Monash University ends Woodside Energy partnership
Monash University terminates its controversial $43m partnership with Woodside Energy following staff and student protests. Campaigners vow to continue pushing for full fossil fuel dissociation.
Northern Lights in London: How to Spot Them Tonight
A severe geomagnetic storm could make the Aurora Borealis visible over London. Our guide reveals the best time and tips to see this dazzling natural light show.
Libya loses $20bn in state-sanctioned fuel smuggling
Shocking report reveals how Libyan officials smuggled $20bn worth of fuel, funding Sudan's civil war. Demand international action and sanctions now.
Australian banks provided $43bn to fossil fuel companies
Australia's major banks have poured $43 billion into fossil fuel companies over the past decade, with ANZ and Westpac continuing gas expansion funding. Discover the environmental impact.
Delhi Air Pollution Sparks Mass Health Protests
Thousands protest in Delhi as air pollution reaches emergency levels. Authorities face mounting pressure to address the public health crisis gripping India's capital.
UK bans misleading 'eco-friendly' wood burner adverts
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned 'green' claims for wood-burning stoves following a landmark investigation that found manufacturers were misleading consumers about their true environmental impact.
Cold Weather Payments: Claim £25 This Winter
Discover everything you need to know about Cold Weather Payments - from eligibility criteria to claiming your £25 support during freezing temperatures across the UK.
Wealth & Fossil Fuel Taxes to Fund Climate Aid Breakthrough
In a historic move for climate justice, world leaders are backing new taxes on extreme wealth and fossil fuel profits to create a multi-billion pound fund supporting developing nations facing climate catastrophe.
Heathrow's fly-tipping shame: Streets become dumping grounds
Exclusive investigation reveals how streets surrounding Britain's busiest airport have become illegal dumping sites for everything from fridges to hazardous waste, sparking local fury and environmental concerns.
Poorer areas suffer worst air pollution in England and Wales
Shocking new data reveals a stark environmental divide as deprived neighbourhoods across England and Wales suffer from significantly worse air quality, raising serious health equity concerns.
Sadiq Khan fires back at Tory MP over ULEZ "tax grab" claims
London Mayor Sadiq Khan delivers a blistering response to Conservative MP Nick Fletcher's claims that ULEZ expansion is merely a 'tax grab' targeting East London residents.
Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Eligibility Guide
Discover if you qualify for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment this year. Our comprehensive guide explains eligibility criteria, payment amounts, and how to claim your heating support.
India's toxic trash mountains: A human crisis
An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.
Water firms seek double charging for sewage fixes
Water companies could bill households twice for infrastructure repairs to tackle sewage pollution under new Ofwat proposals being challenged in court by environmental campaigners.
Pacific Nations Demand Climate Action at Australia Summit
Australia hosts critical Pacific climate talks amid growing pressure to address fossil fuel production and deliver on climate finance promises to vulnerable island nations.
Government Profiting From Pollution? Readers Deliver Verdict
Exclusive reader poll reveals widespread anger over government policies that appear to profit from environmental damage while public bears the cost.
London Borough Named England's Litter Capital
Newham has been identified as England's most litter-plagued borough, with government data revealing nearly half of its streets fail basic cleanliness standards, sparking urgent calls for action.
Exxon funded climate denial in Latin America
Newly uncovered documents reveal how ExxonMobil funded conservative think tanks to spread climate misinformation throughout Latin America, undermining environmental progress in vulnerable regions.
North London Fury Over ULEZ Amnesty Extension
Furious North London residents are demanding answers after TfL quietly extended the ULEZ scrappage scheme amnesty period, leaving many feeling betrayed and questioning the scheme's true intentions.
Italian PFAS scandal spreads toxic legacy to India
Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Miteni factory contamination in Italy has extended its toxic legacy to India, raising alarming health and environmental concerns across continents.
Winter Fuel Payment Tax Changes Loom for 2025
Exclusive investigation reveals potential tax changes affecting millions of pensioners' winter heating payments. HMRC considerations could impact household budgets from 2025.
3 DWP Winter Benefits Worth £325+
Struggling with winter bills? Discover three crucial Department for Work and Pensions benefits that could provide vital financial support during the coldest months.
Wood burning and traffic key to Europe's air quality crisis
Groundbreaking research identifies targeting wood burning and road traffic as the most effective strategy for dramatically improving air quality across European cities, with significant health benefits within reach.
Ofgem to clear £3bn energy debt via bill increase
Millions of UK energy customers face a small bill increase as regulator Ofgem proposes clearing £3 billion in customer debt through a temporary charge, while also increasing support for vulnerable households.
London's noisiest boroughs revealed in shocking new map
Exclusive data reveals which London boroughs suffer most from noisy neighbours, with some areas recording over 4,000 complaints in just one year. Discover if your borough makes the list.
Scotland's mystery tea bags baffle scientists
A strange phenomenon in Scotland has scientists baffled - tea bags that refuse to decompose, leading to a nationwide investigation into what makes them so durable and what it reveals about our waste crisis.
Activists paint 'TAX ME' on coal ship in Newcastle
Environmental campaigners stage dramatic protest in Newcastle harbour, painting 'TAX ME' on coal carrier in bold demand for fossil fuel taxation reform.
Hong Kong environmental crisis deepens in Sha Tin scandal
Hong Kong's environmental crisis deepens as Sha Tin's pollution scandal reveals systemic failures in John Lee's administration. Exclusive investigation into the mounting pressure on environment chief Tse Chin-wan.
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