13 Climate Litigation Wins in 2025 Reshape Policy
From halted oil fields to greenwashing crackdowns, landmark legal rulings in 2025 forced governments and corporations to revise climate plans. Explore the key victories.
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13 Climate Litigation Wins in 2025 Reshape Global Policy
From the UK to Kenya, landmark court rulings are forcing governments and corporations to revise climate plans and halt fossil fuel projects. Discover the 13 key legal victories of 2025.
Motability drivers avoid bans in court, reports reveal
Drivers are escaping disqualification by citing their Motability scheme cars, a Sun analysis finds. The taxpayer-funded programme faces scrutiny over luxury models and exploitation.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
Government wins Supreme Court challenge over Troubles material
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to prevent a coroner disclosing sensitive security material in a Troubles inquest, a decision with major implications for legacy cases. Read the full analysis.
Lammy accused of misusing rape case figures for jury reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a major backlash from senior barristers and Labour MPs over his plans to slash jury trials, accused of misrepresenting data on rape case collapses. Discover the brewing rebellion and potential barrister strikes.
Australia's failed COP31 bid costs millions
Australia faces millions in costs from its failed COP31 climate conference bid. Discover the financial fallout and political criticism. Read the full investigation.
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, handling over 30,000 annually by judges alone. Is this the solution to the 78,000-case backlog? Read our analysis.
5 Key Images That Defined the COP30 Climate Summit
Powerful visual moments from the UN's COP30 climate conference reveal the urgency of global warming. See the images shaping our environmental future and join the call for action.
Judge Dismisses Comey and James Criminal Cases
Federal judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Latest US political developments.
Cop30 climate summit reaches deal after all-night talks
After threatened walkouts and heated negotiations, delegates at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil reached a fragile agreement. Discover what was achieved and what was left out.
Australia-Turkey Climate Deal Sets Stage for COP31
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
COP30 Delivers Climate Roadmaps and Adaptation Deal
COP30 summit secures historic climate adaptation fund and national transition roadmaps. Nations commit to enhanced emissions targets ahead of 2030 deadline. Read the full analysis.
COP30 Reaches Climate Deal After All-Night Brazil Talks
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
Cop30 draft omits fossil fuel transition plan
Critical UN climate summit faces crisis as draft agreement removes fossil fuel transition roadmap. Negotiations intensify with fire evacuation adding drama. Read the latest developments.
Fire at Cop30 forces evacuation, 13 suffer smoke inhalation
A major fire disrupted UN climate talks in Brazil, forcing evacuations and injuring 13. With just two days left, the blaze raises concerns over critical deal negotiations. Read the latest.
Cop30 climate summit evacuated after venue fire
Critical climate negotiations at Cop30 in Brazil were thrown into chaos after a fire forced evacuation of the conference centre, potentially delaying fossil fuel phase-out agreement.
Major Fire Halts Cop30 Climate Talks in Brazil
A huge fire has forced evacuations and halted UN climate talks at the Cop30 venue in Brazil. Read the latest on the incident and its impact on the crucial summit.
Jury Trial Rights Removed in Justice Overhaul
Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles. Read the full story.
Australia's Cop31 bid fails but Bowen gains key role
Australia's bid to host Cop31 climate summit collapses but Chris Bowen secures pivotal negotiations presidency in creative Turkey deal that could salvage UN climate talks.
Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit After Australia Deal
Turkey will host the 2026 UN climate summit in Antalya while Australia leads negotiations, ending a two-year stand-off. The compromise aims to boost climate diplomacy.
Climate crisis reshapes daily American life
From dried-up fishing spots to cancelled campfires, discover how climate change subtly transforms everyday American life. Share your personal climate story with The Guardian.
Pope Leo XIV urges concrete climate action at UN talks
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action, stating God's creation is 'crying out'. He urges world leaders to protect vulnerable communities and honour the Paris Agreement.
COP30 climate talks enter critical ministerial phase
UN climate talks shift into high gear as government ministers take over negotiations at COP30 in Brazil. Key issues include fossil fuel phase-out and climate finance for developing nations.
Major climate protests at COP30 halfway point
Protesters flooded the streets of Belem, Brazil, for the largest day of action during UN climate talks, demanding urgent action from world leaders on fossil fuels and environmental justice.
Protesters block COP30 climate talks entrance
Approximately 100 protesters have blocked an entrance to the COP30 UN climate conference in Brazil. Discover how the peaceful demonstration impacted the event.
Climate Activists Blockade COP30 Summit Demanding Action
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit in dramatic protest, demanding immediate action on emissions. Police make multiple arrests as tensions escalate.
Trump's influence felt at COP30 climate summit
As COP30 climate talks proceed without US participation, delegates fear Trump's potential interference. Discover how the former president's shadow affects global climate negotiations.
PNG Leader: COP Summits Are Failing Vulnerable Nations
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
COP30: The Key Players in Climate Showdown
As world leaders gather for the critical COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, discover the key nations and blocs shaping our planet's future. From climate laggards to green pioneers, we break down what each major player really wants from these high-stakes negot
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