At Cop28, a pledge of $700 million was made to a fund for loss and damage, but this only covers less than 0.2% of the total amount needed.
The countries with the most wealth, who are primarily responsible for the climate crisis, have currently promised a total of approximately $700m (£556m) to the loss and damage fund. This amount is equivalent to less than 0.2% of the irreversible…
The UN’s top climate official cautioned countries against getting caught up in political gamesmanship during the Cop28 conference. This advice was shared during a live coverage of the event.
Simon Stiell, the UN’s climate chief, cautions Cop28 against getting caught up in point-scoring and engaging in “lowest common denominator politics”. Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN framework convention on climate change, addressed the press in Dubai during the…
Mary Robinson has restated her demand for a quick elimination of the use of fossil fuels.
Mary Robinson, the ex-Irish president, has urged for a swift elimination of fossil fuels, in a tactful but resolute reaction to the recent controversy caused by the comments made by the Cop28 leader, which were disclosed by the Guardian this…
Workers at the Sellafield nuclear site have reported a “toxic culture” of bullying, sexual harassment, and drug use that could potentially compromise safety.
Several employees at Sellafield have alleged that a “toxic culture” of bullying, sexual harassment, and drug use could jeopardize the safety of Europe’s most dangerous nuclear facility. According to numerous present and past workers, the Cumbrian facility, which serves as…
The unfinished book of journalist Dom Phillips, who was murdered, will be released in 2025.
A book started by Dom Phillips, an international journalist and contributor to The Guardian, who tragically passed away in the Amazon in June of last year while working on the book, will be released in April 2025. The title of…
The deputy prime minister of Somalia, in a region affected by floods, urges for quicker and simpler allocation of funds for climate-related issues.
Somalia’s deputy prime minister has emphasized the urgency of providing efficient and accessible funding to aid vulnerable countries in repairing the irreversible harm caused by the climate crisis. According to Salah Jama, the agreement reached on a fund for loss…
It has been alleged that UK officials provided false information to the public when they decided to eliminate air quality regulations.
Officials have accused ministers of deceiving the public after obtaining documents from Ends Report and the Guardian that showed they disregarded advice from their officials when eliminating important air quality regulations. Two important air quality rules will expire on December…
Transforming small fish into experienced fishermen: Exploring England’s revamped fishing apprenticeship program.
Alfie Steer has chosen a different path to his friends. While they are studying for exams and filling out university application forms, the 17-year-old is setting his alarm for 2.50am and heading out to sea. By 5am, he is hauling…
The spending watchdog reports that the UK government is ill-equipped to handle climate-related disasters.
The National Audit Office has discovered that the UK government is ill-equipped to handle environmental catastrophes, such as extreme droughts and floods. According to climate activists, the UK government is comparable to a boiling frog, unaware of the severity of…
Scientists caution that Earth is approaching five critical climate tipping points with the potential to cause catastrophic consequences.
Scientists have cautioned that carbon pollution is causing the planet to heat up to increasingly perilous levels, bringing us closer to some of the most serious dangers facing humanity. The Global Tipping Points report reveals that five significant natural thresholds…