Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins * Cop30: what are the main issues? * Net zero to NDCs: your Cop30 jargon buster Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for combating the climate crisis while China is surging ahead in producing and using clean energy equipment, the president of the UN climate talks has said. More countries should follow China’s lead instead of complaining about being outcompeted, said André Corrêa do Lago, the Brazilian diplomat in charge of the Cop30 conference, which begins on Monday. Continue reading...

Winds of Melissa’s strength are now five times more frequent due to the climate crisis, research says

Amendment to crime and policing bill will change law to end prosecution of women who terminate pregnancies * UK politics live – latest updates British MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion, marking the biggest step forward in reproductive rights in almost 60 years. In an amendment to the government’s crime and policing bill, parliament voted to change the criminal laws that govern abortion in England and Wales so that women procuring their own termination outside the legal framework cannot be prosecuted. Continue reading...

At least 20 officers forced their way into property and police said some present were planning direct action in London Police have raided a Quaker meeting house and arrested six women attending a gathering of the protest group Youth Demand. More than 20 uniformed police, some equipped with Tasers, forced their way into the Westminster meeting house at 7.15pm, according to a statement by the Quakers. Continue reading...

Break in cross-party consensus on issue to be announced on Tuesday

The recent North Sea cargo collision has unleashed a devastating plastic spill, threatening Norfolk’s fragile wildlife and coastline

Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.

After fears £11m would be diverted to Treasury, money will be spent on restoring polluted areas where penalties issued Millions of pounds of fines imposed on water firms will fund environmental schemes to protect the country’s waterways after fears the…

A 50% GDP collapse? Actuaries warn of economic devastation if we fail to act on climate risk. Entire industries could crumble—Why are we ignoring the warning?

Stanford chemists find a practical, low-cost way to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the air—the main driver of climate change.

The future of the iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End is under serious threat! We are beyond disappointed that our landlords, Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion...

From new butterfly habitats in the Cotswolds to arctic willow planting in the Scottish Highlands, there are increasing numbers of places where humans are giving nature a helping hand to re-establish itself It is easy to get mired in a sense of…