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Net Zero Crisis: Is Britain's Climate Promise Dead?

As political pressures mount and costs soar, Sky News investigates whether the UK's net zero commitment is facing its greatest challenge yet. Discover the economic and political forces threatening to derail Britain's climate promises.

Luton Airport expansion faces legal challenge

Three Hertfordshire councils mount legal opposition against Luton Airport's controversial expansion plans, citing environmental concerns and questioning passenger demand forecasts.

Heathrow fly-tipping epidemic hits West London

West London communities near Heathrow are fighting back against an epidemic of illegal fly-tipping that's turning streets into dumping grounds. Discover how residents are taking action against the environmental blight.

Netflix doc reveals White House climate inaction

A groundbreaking Netflix documentary reveals how US political inertia has hampered climate action, featuring candid interviews with key White House insiders and climate experts.

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.

UN Chief's Dire Climate Warning: 'Gates to Hell'

In an urgent address, the UN Secretary-General delivers a stark climate crisis warning, demanding immediate global action to prevent catastrophic warming as emissions continue to rise.

National Party's net zero gamble: Wrong horse?

Exclusive analysis reveals how the National Party's climate strategy may be dangerously misaligned with economic reality and environmental urgency as net zero deadlines loom.

Shein's Paris Store Sparks Fashion Fury and Protests

Fast-fashion giant Shein faces mounting opposition as it prepares to open its first permanent European store in Paris, drawing protests from politicians, activists and environmental groups concerned about sustainability and working practices.

Artists fight climate crisis with living Newton sculpture

Discover how contemporary artists are using striking public installations across Britain to confront the climate emergency, including a revolutionary piece reimagining Isaac Newton with a living apple tree growing from his head.

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.

UK Water Alert: Forever Chemicals Action Ordered

The Drinking Water Inspectorate has been directed to take immediate measures as potentially harmful PFAS chemicals are detected in UK water supplies, raising serious health concerns nationwide.

1950 diary reveals Hampstead's vanishing dragonflies

A poignant rediscovery of a 1950 nature diary reveals alarming insights about the dramatic decline of dragonfly populations around Hampstead Heath's ponds, serving as a stark warning about biodiversity loss.

Albanese skips COP30 climate summit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will not attend the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, sending a deputy instead as Australia faces criticism over its environmental commitments.

Armed Police Tackle Knifeman in Kent Town

Shocking bodycam footage captures the moment armed officers wrestled a knife-wielding suspect to the ground in Faversham, Kent, following urgent public safety concerns.

Police Training Proved Vital in Real Knife Attack

Exclusive insight reveals how Metropolitan Police training exercises conducted months earlier directly informed the response to an actual knife attack on London's rail network, showcasing the life-saving value of realistic scenario planning.

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