China warns against taking climate lead without US
Senior Chinese climate adviser Wang Yi states China won't lead climate policies alone without US cooperation, despite commitment to clean energy transition and emissions reduction efforts.
Category : Environment
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.
Fly-Tipping Scandal: Oxfordshire River Polluted
A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching into the River Cherwell. Evidence points to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.
Trump policies may cause 1.3 million climate deaths
New analysis reveals Trump's anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3 million additional temperature-related deaths worldwide, disproportionately affecting poor nations.
Met Office ice warning for London as temperatures plunge
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice as London faces a sharp temperature drop. Discover the full forecast and how to stay safe in the cold snap.
Cop31 Hosting Crisis: Australia-Turkey Deadlock
Australia's bid to host the Cop31 climate summit in Adelaide faces a diplomatic standoff with Turkey. As PM Albanese shows signs of cooling, will Bonn be forced to host?
Ningaloo Reef corals decimated by marine heatwave
Scientists confirm unprecedented marine heatwave has killed nearly two-thirds of corals at Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef. Discover the ecological impact.
Ningaloo Reef corals decimated by heatwave
Scientists confirm two-thirds of corals in World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have died after unprecedented marine heatwave. Read the full report on this ecological crisis.
Gates: COP30 must prioritise poverty over emissions
Bill Gates challenges COP30's climate focus, arguing poverty and disease are more urgent than emissions cuts for developing nations. A pragmatic shift in global climate policy is underway.
Plant shoots toxic liquid 1.5m in insect arms race
Discover how the Bursera plant squirts deadly chemicals to defend itself and the ingenious beetles that have learned to disarm it over millions of years. Explore this fascinating evolutionary battle.
Rare Pink Grasshopper Found in New Zealand
Conservation researchers discovered an exceptionally rare pink grasshopper during a survey near Lake Tekapo. The genetic mutation creates a stunning visual spectacle.
Wadbury Valley's Evergreen Autumn Sanctuary
Discover how Wadbury Valley in Somerset defies autumn's decay with a lush victory of ferns, ivy, and moss. A hidden world of perpetual green awaits exploration.
Climate Pledges Could Cut Global Heating by 1C
New analysis shows that fulfilling promises on renewables, energy efficiency, and methane could avoid nearly 1°C of global warming, offering a crucial path to climate stability. Discover the findings from the Cop30 summit.
Cyclone Fina Targets Northern Australia Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fina is on a path to hit the Northern Territory, potentially equalling the earliest landfall record since 1973. Track the storm's development and climate impacts.
Net Zero Cost Debate: $9tn Figure Controversy
Australian politicians claim net zero transition will cost $9tn, but climate academics say figure is misrepresented. Explore the timeline of this escalating climate policy dispute.
Rare Pink Grasshopper Found in New Zealand
An incredibly rare pink grasshopper caused by a genetic mutation has been discovered in New Zealand's Mackenzie Basin. Discover the story behind this unique insect.
Ukraine demands $44bn from Russia for climate damage
Ukraine plans to claim $44bn from Russia for climate-warming war emissions - the first such case globally. Latest on Kharkiv attacks, Zelenskyy's diplomacy and military aid.
Stranded humpback whale euthanised in Oregon
A young humpback whale stranded off the Oregon coast was euthanised after a complex rescue operation failed. Read the full heartbreaking story of the rescue attempt.
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.
UK may enforce Christmas light limits like US base
A Suffolk resident advocates for UK restrictions on exterior Christmas decorations following US Air Force base example. Could this help Britain's net zero drive? Share your views.
Bhutan PM: West must cut emissions for happiness
Bhutan's Prime Minister reveals how his carbon-negative nation prioritises wellbeing over GDP and calls on wealthy western countries to fulfil their climate obligations.
Wildcats to be reintroduced in South West England
A two-year study confirms Devon's woodlands can support wildcat reintroduction. Discover how this endangered native species is making a comeback.
Mountain Lions Could Return to North-East US
Rewilding group Mighty Earth campaigns to reintroduce mountain lions to Vermont to control deer populations and restore ecosystem balance. Could the big cats make a comeback?
NYC's Edgemere still waits for flood protection
A decade after Hurricane Sandy devastated their community, residents of Edgemere, Queens say the city has forgotten its promise to protect them from flooding while wealthy areas get defences.
Cambridge Busway Threatens Wildlife, Inquiry Hears
Planned Cambridge busway faces legal challenge as experts warn of irreversible damage to protected wildlife habitats and rare species. Public inquiry continues.
COP30 Canada Summit Confronts Green Jobs Transition
Canadian climate workers demand fair transition to green jobs ahead of COP30. Learn how Canada plans to address workforce concerns while hosting the 2030 climate summit.
California farms sprayed 15m lbs of PFAS on crops
Shocking study reveals California farms applied 15 million pounds of PFAS 'forever chemicals' to food crops between 2018-2023, posing serious health risks to consumers and farmworkers.
Dengue Fever and Miscarriage: A Climate Change Tragedy
Gowend from Burkina Faso lost her unborn baby after contracting dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness spreading due to climate breakdown. Read her heartbreaking story and learn about prevention.
Australia drops COP31 bid to prevent Bonn summit
PM Anthony Albanese confirms Australia won't block Turkey's COP31 hosting bid, prioritising Pacific climate action over political stalemate. Read the full policy shift details.
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.
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