Climate change
Heatwaves are Britain’s new normal – and our homes can’t stand the heat
Heatwaves are Britain’s new normal – and our homes can’t stand the heat
Millions of UK homes were built when heatwaves were freak events. Today, 20% of homes already overheat in summer – and it’s the vulnerable who suffer most.
Homelessness charity asks public to stay alert for rough sleepers at risk from heatwave
Homelessness charity asks public to stay alert for rough sleepers at risk from heatwave
The public is being asked to stay alert for rough sleepers at risk from the heatwave that will push temperatures above 30C in some parts.
These are the 5 key recommendations the government has ignored in its new food strategy
These are the 5 key recommendations the government has ignored in its new food strategy
The adviser leading on the food review called the final result “not a strategy”, saying key recommendations have been dropped.
Government has ‘no intention’ of telling public to eat less meat in battle against climate change
Government has ‘no intention’ of telling public to eat less meat in battle against climate change
UK coastal communities ‘cannot stay where they are’ due to rising sea levels, warns UK Environment Agency chief
UK coastal communities ‘cannot stay where they are’ due to rising sea levels, warns UK Environment Agency chief
‘Poverty kills’: Sophie Howe on fronting the fight for future generations
‘Poverty kills’: Sophie Howe on fronting the fight for future generations
New homes must produce 30% less carbon from next month – but experts fear scheme won’t work
New homes must produce 30% less carbon from next month – but experts fear scheme won’t work
How you can help boost bee and butterfly populations with a new government app
How you can help boost bee and butterfly populations with a new government app
New records were set in 2021 for rising sea levels, greenhouse gas and ocean heat
New records were set in 2021 for rising sea levels, greenhouse gas and ocean heat
Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into the ocean due to rising sea levels
Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into the ocean due to rising sea levels
The airline industry has missed 49 out of 50 climate targets set since 2000
The airline industry has missed 49 out of 50 climate targets set since 2000
Billie Eilish to lead six-day climate change conference in London
Billie Eilish to lead six-day climate change conference in London
Increased flooding will hit England’s poorest hardest, new research shows
Increased flooding will hit England’s poorest hardest, new research shows
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UK could approve Cumbria coal mine 5 months after pledging to phase out coal
UK could approve Cumbria coal mine 5 months after pledging to phase out coal
Vanessa Nakate: ‘The climate issue is the biggest threat that is facing our lives right now’
Vanessa Nakate: ‘The climate issue is the biggest threat that is facing our lives right now’
Environmental defenders, not victims: What we can learn from the San people of Southern Africa
Environmental defenders, not victims: What we can learn from the San people of Southern Africa
Here are 5 climate podcasts that will change how you view the planet
Here are 5 climate podcasts that will change how you view the planet
The Brazilian women on the front line of the climate change fight
The Brazilian women on the front line of the climate change fight
Natural history GCSE to be introduced as part of government’s climate education strategy
Natural history GCSE to be introduced as part of government’s climate education strategy
Climate activists have deflated SUV tyres in rich London neighbourhoods
Climate activists have deflated SUV tyres in rich London neighbourhoods
Extinction Rebellion vows to ‘get serious’ with ‘most roadblocks ever’
Extinction Rebellion vows to ‘get serious’ with ‘most roadblocks ever’
Shell paid no tax on its UK oil and gas production last year – despite making a £14.7bn profit
Shell paid no tax on its UK oil and gas production last year – despite making a £14.7bn profit
5 ways scientists say lifestyles must change to save the planet
5 ways scientists say lifestyles must change to save the planet
What can I do to help fix climate change? Your ultimate guide to taking action
What can I do to help fix climate change? Your ultimate guide to taking action
World faces ‘now or never’ chance to keep global warming within 1.5C, IPCC warns
World faces ‘now or never’ chance to keep global warming within 1.5C, IPCC warns
Government climate targets give polluters ‘free pass’ to keep emitting carbon
Government climate targets give polluters ‘free pass’ to keep emitting carbon
Banks with net zero targets are ‘actively lobbying against’ climate policies
Banks with net zero targets are ‘actively lobbying against’ climate policies
What Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement means for the climate and environment
What Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement means for the climate and environment
Environmental campaigners say fuel duty cut is ‘putting money in the pockets of oil companies’
Environmental campaigners say fuel duty cut is ‘putting money in the pockets of oil companies’
‘My entire life is in that house’: 100 families still locked out of homes two months after Storm Malik
‘My entire life is in that house’: 100 families still locked out of homes two months after Storm Malik
Government’s new ‘nature recovery’ strategy has no target for improving river pollution
Government’s new ‘nature recovery’ strategy has no target for improving river pollution
‘The invisible environmental disaster’: Why food waste matters – and how to avoid it
‘The invisible environmental disaster’: Why food waste matters – and how to avoid it
The government’s net zero failures have left the door wide open for sceptics
