Eco-Anxiety: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis of Climate Breakdown
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
In a major environmental policy reversal, the new Labour government announces the UK's return to the UN Green Climate Fund, signalling a renewed commitment to international climate cooperation and global leadership.
Former US President Donald Trump faces fierce criticism for reportedly blocking critical climate aid to Ethiopia during a major humanitarian summit, deepening the nation's crisis.
Exclusive insight into the global battle being waged against climate catastrophe. Discover the strategies offering a lifeline for our planet's future amidst unprecedented ecological crises.
In a landmark shift, US greenhouse gas emissions have fallen to levels not seen in decades, driven by renewable energy surge and clean transport policies, putting 2030 climate targets within reach.
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
A damning new federal report reveals a sharp rise in US greenhouse gas emissions during the Trump administration, undermining international climate goals and threatening severe environmental consequences.
Groundbreaking research exposes a critical misjudgment by UK politicians who significantly underestimate public appetite for bold climate action, creating a damaging 'perception gap' hindering effective policy.
An 83-year-old woman drowned in her Derbyshire home during Storm Babet, a coroner rules, citing a catastrophic failure in flood defence systems that left her property unprotected.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces a sweeping €3 billion investment in green infrastructure and a ban on short-haul flights, positioning Spain as a European leader in the fight against climate change.
The family of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller has revealed his serious health challenges, confirming his placement in a memory care facility weeks after he emerged looking frail in public.
The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to dismantle and archive US government climate change websites, erasing vital public data on global warming, emissions, and clean energy in a sweeping online purge.
An exclusive interview with a top climate diplomat reveals we are in the final countdown to avert catastrophe. This is the stark reality of our last chance for the planet.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Trump's planned demolition of US climate policy threatens to derail global net-zero targets and trigger catastrophic environmental consequences worldwide.
The United Nations has officially declared a famine in northern Gaza, marking a devastating escalation in the humanitarian crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict. A new report reveals that 1.1 million people are now facing catastrophic food insecurity.
A new UN-backed report classifies Gaza's entire population as facing acute food insecurity, with famine projected in northern Gaza by May unless a ceasefire and urgent aid access are secured immediately.
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri
In a surprising twist for climate science, the rapid melt of Arctic sea ice has shown a significant and unexpected slowdown over the past decade, challenging existing models and forcing a major rethink of our understanding of the polar region's future.
A shocking new report from the UK government shows a catastrophic 43% decline in England's butterfly populations, with habitat loss and climate change pushing species to the brink.
Private emails reveal scientists' concerns over the Western Australian government's 'rosy' portrayal of Woodside's emissions impact on Murujuga's ancient rock art.
A new report from Geneva highlights Kuwait and Unilever as major contributors to global plastic pollution, urging immediate action to tackle the crisis.
A confidential government report warns of severe economic and environmental threats from climate change, urging immediate action to mitigate 'intense and scary' risks.
A second Trump presidency threatens to dismantle critical climate finance mechanisms, undermining global efforts to combat climate change. Experts warn of dire consequences.
A controversial EPA report under the Trump administration allegedly downplays climate risks, drawing fierce criticism from scientists and environmentalists.
Simon Stiell, the UN's climate chief, has faced backlash after suggesting the UK is not doing enough to combat climate change—despite the nation leading global green initiatives. Critics call his remarks 'detached from reality'.
Exclusive details emerge about Donald Trump's controversial golf trip to Scotland, raising eyebrows amid ongoing political scrutiny.
A stark new study reveals climate change-driven inflation could hike UK food prices by more than a third within decades, with severe weather and supply chain disruptions to blame.
A shocking new report highlights the massive carbon pollution caused by gas flaring, urging immediate action to curb this environmental disaster.