Labour minister: Life is 's**t' for young people
A Labour minister has candidly stated life is 's**t' for young adults struggling with housing and childcare costs, as UK birth rates hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
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US Heatwave Deaths Expose Climate Inequality
Investigative reporting from Arizona reveals how America's failure to count heat fatalities and dismantled climate policies leave vulnerable communities at risk. Read the full story.
Global climate displacement documented in new project
Swiss photographers capture heartbreaking stories of families worldwide forced from homes by climate change. Discover the human face of environmental crisis.
The Real Climate Progress at Cop30
While critics called Cop30 a failure, look beyond the legal text to find genuine strides in climate action. A new Brazilian-led initiative is building a roadmap for a fossil fuel transition. Read the full analysis.
Climate Crisis: UK Faces -20C Winters and Food Imports
Leading scientists issue stark warning about climate risks to UK economy and security. A collapsed Atlantic current could bring -20C London winters and total reliance on food imports.
Voters feel let down by 'tinkering' autumn budget
Exclusive focus group reveals former Tory voters' disappointment with Labour's budget measures. Discover why key supporters feel the government is 'tinkering around the edges'.
£5,500 Student Debt Relief Plan for Australians
Labour government introduces legislation to wipe 20% from student loans and raise repayment threshold. Discover how this cost-of-living measure affects millions.
Kerry's 'Hard-Nosed' Climate Demands for Australia
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry urges Australia to take a 'hard-nosed' approach with major fossil fuel producers as it presides over the COP31 climate summit. Discover his roadmap for global climate action.
Reeves' High-Stakes Autumn Budget in Five Charts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces multibillion-pound shortfall in crucial autumn budget. Key priorities include NHS waiting lists, national debt and cost of living crisis.
Young Australians more hopeful about climate action than elders
New poll reveals stark generational divide in climate optimism with half of young adults believing effects can be prevented versus just 26% of over-55s. Discover the full findings.
US Joins 'Axis of Obstruction' at Climate Talks
Trump administration's absence from COP30 creates new alliance blocking climate progress as fossil fuels escape mention in final agreement. Discover the implications.
Reeves Tells Labour MPs: Budget is 'Package Not Pick and Mix'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to support her crucial budget, promising fairness despite unpopular measures. Key announcements expected on NHS, cost of living and economic growth.
Dr John Stuart Brown: GP who transformed minor surgery
Discover how Dr John Stuart Brown's pioneering work and lobbying led to GPs performing minor surgeries, saving the NHS thousands and reducing waiting times for patients.
Experts confront climate action backlash at Guardian event
The Guardian's Climate Assembly brought together George Monbiot and experts to examine why climate policies face growing opposition and how to counter this trend.
Bowen's COP31 Role Sparks Political Debate in Australia
Climate Minister Chris Bowen appointed COP31 negotiations president while retaining domestic role. Experts dismiss Coalition claims of 'part-time minister' as 'culture cringe'. Read analysis.
COP30's dramatic all-nighter saves climate deal
Exclusive look at the tense COP30 negotiations where coffee, crackers and compromise forged a fragile climate agreement, keeping global cooperation alive.
Miliband Backs Brazil's COP30 for Climate Action
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband champions Brazil's COP30 as crucial for global climate progress. Discover how this conference could accelerate clean energy adoption worldwide.
Labor Urged to Speed Up Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
Australian government faces pressure to accelerate fossil fuel phase-out to meet COP30 climate pledge. Climate experts demand urgent action on coal and gas projects.
Australia-Turkey Climate Deal Sets Stage for COP31
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership ahead of COP31 negotiations. Discover how this strategic alliance could reshape global climate diplomacy.
COP30 Delivers Historic Climate Adaptation Agreements
COP30 summit achieves landmark climate adaptation framework with binding national roadmaps. Nations commit to 2028 implementation deadlines for climate resilience measures. Read the full analysis.
Cop30 climate deal omits fossil fuels mention
World governments reached a compromise climate agreement at Cop30 in Brazil, boosting finance for poor nations but failing to mention fossil fuels. Discover the implications of this landmark decision.
Cop30 deadlock over fossil fuel phase-out continues
Cop30 climate summit faces collapse as nations remain divided on fossil fuel phase-out. Brazil's president urges cooperation while EU warns of potential no-deal scenario. Read the latest developments.
Cop30: Developing nations voice negotiation frustration
Exclusive accounts from Cop30 negotiators reveal deep divisions over climate finance and the 1.5C goal. Discover why vulnerable countries feel ignored in crucial talks.
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.
Lula at COP30: No Fossil Fuel Deadline Imposition
Brazil's President Lula addresses the COP30 climate summit, ruling out imposed fossil fuel phase-out deadlines. Inside the chaotic media scrum for a glimpse of the leader.
Australia's Cop31 failure leads to pivotal climate role
Australia's bid to host Cop31 collapsed but resulted in an innovative partnership with Turkey, positioning Chris Bowen for a crucial UN climate negotiations presidency role.
Australia loses Cop31 climate conference bid to Turkey
Australia's campaign to host the Cop31 climate summit in Adelaide fails as Turkey's Antalya wins the bid. Climate Minister Chris Bowen to preside over negotiations.
How the climate crisis affects daily life in the US
The Guardian invites US residents to share personal stories of how the climate crisis has impacted their everyday lives, from dried-up rivers to wildfire restrictions.
Denmark announces world-leading 2035 climate goal
Denmark pledges 82% emissions cut by 2035 as EU backtracks on green policies. Discover how this Nordic nation leads while Europe falters on climate commitments.
Australia's Coalition abandons net zero climate goals
Australia's opposition Coalition drops net zero commitment, shifting focus to power prices. Experts warn this move threatens climate progress. Listen to Full Story podcast analysis.
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