climate
UK’s record-breaking 2023 could be a ‘cool year’ by end of century – report
The research shines a light on the fastest-changing aspects of the UK’s weather as a consequence of climate change.
Key statistics from the Met Office State Of The UK Climate 2023 report
The PA news agency looks at some of the headline figures after another year of significant weather events.
Hundreds of celebrities condemn ‘injustice’ of Just Stop Oil sentences
Coldplay’s Chris Martin, artist Tracey Emin and former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams criticised the jail terms in an open letter.
Rapid progress needed to make up lost ground on climate action, advisers warn
A shift to net zero can deliver investment, energy security and lower bills, but the UK is off track to meet its targets, it was warned.
Research expedition aims to understand global effects of Greenland’s melting ice
The RRS David Attenborough will make its first trip to the Arctic for a project led by an interdisciplinary team of 40 scientists.
Starmer urged to focus on climate and economy in Scotland
Pressure groups have laid out their demands of the incoming Labour government.
Posthumous Vivienne Westwood project raises funds for Greenpeace
The collection sold for a total of £37,800, according to auction house Christie’s.
Greens vow to unveil manifesto with ‘transformative vision’ for climate
Co-leader Lorna Slater also criticised the environmental credentials of Labour, the Conservatives and the SNP.
UK must seize ‘economic opportunity’ of net zero, political parties urged
Parties warned slowing move to net zero could lose UK billions, put the country at global disadvantage and risk exposure to future gas price spikes.
Cost and climate concerns behind staycation popularity, survey finds
Holidaymakers cite concerns over soaring temperatures in mainland Europe and the carbon cost of flying.