Leading climate advocates argue that refusing to explore all options, including geoengineering research, is a catastrophic mistake. A call for honest risk management in the face of accelerating climate change.
Discover Greenland's pristine wilderness and Inuit culture as it becomes a top adventure destination and geopolitical focus. From polar bears to new direct flights, here's what it's really like.
US interest in Greenland reveals a new front in global conflict driven by climate change. As Arctic ice melts, a scramble for resources and strategic routes intensifies. Explore the geopolitical consequences.
Beijing and Canberra employ contrasting policing strategies in a high-stakes contest for influence in the strategically vital Solomon Islands. Discover who is winning the hearts and minds.
The White House plans indefinite control of Venezuela's oil sales, with Trump overseeing billions in revenue. US sanctions may ease as tensions with Russia and China flare.
Analysis: The UK's assistance in a US-led oil tanker seizure near Venezuela carries significant weight in today's tense climate. We examine the risks and implications for the special relationship. Read the full story.
Moscow calls for 'respect for international law' following US military action in Venezuela that left 80 dead. Read the Kremlin's full statement and analysis of Russia's strategic interests.
Global markets show muted reaction to Trump's capture of Venezuela's Maduro and threats to annex Greenland. Experts analyse the historical anomaly and the 'Trump torpor' effect. Discover the financial implications.
A detailed analysis of the 2026 political crisis triggered by Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela, leading to the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro. Explore the geopolitical fallout.
The US-led capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro has sent shockwaves through Beijing, raising urgent questions about Taiwan and the future of great power politics. Read our analysis.
A landmark year saw US courts grapple with climate accountability. Explore the major trends, from novel lawsuits to industry attempts to secure immunity, and what's next for 2026.
A landmark year for climate justice saw courts worldwide force governments and corporations to act. Explore the 13 key legal wins that scrapped coal plants, halted oil fields, and ended false green claims.
Simon Tisdall argues that seismic political shifts like Trump's rise are often false dawns. History suggests continuity prevails over chaos. Explore why 2026 needs fewer watersheds.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declares a 'shared blood' alliance with Russia, celebrating military cooperation amid Ukraine conflict. Read the latest analysis on this pivotal geopolitical shift.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' worst-case climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise, 2m sea level rise, and a 6C plunge from Atlantic current collapse. Read the urgent analysis.
Swiss photographers capture heartbreaking stories of families worldwide forced from homes by climate change. Discover the human face of environmental crisis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive look at the tense COP30 negotiations where coffee, crackers and compromise forged a fragile climate agreement, keeping global cooperation alive.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband champions Brazil's COP30 as crucial for global climate progress. Discover how this conference could accelerate clean energy adoption worldwide.
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership ahead of COP31 negotiations. Discover how this strategic alliance could reshape global climate diplomacy.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.