Climate change
UK wants Cop29 deal that ‘accelerates clean energy transition’, says Miliband
The Energy Secretary said the UK’s pledge to cut domestic emissions by 81% by 2035 had put ‘Britain back on the map of global climate leadership’.
UK pledges £239m to forest-rich nations to fight climate change at Cop29
The money will go to countries like Colombia and Indonesia to support vital global ‘carbon sinks’.
Jude Law says fossil fuel companies need to answer for their actions
Celebrities including Sir Mark Rylance and Aisling Bea are backing the Global Witness Payback Time campaign.
UK calls for strong stance on fossil fuel phase out amid major split at Cop29
Tensions at Cop29 in Baku intensified on Thursday after backlash against the latest proposals on a global climate agreement.
Government removes red tape and provides funding to boost heat pumps
Moves part of warm homes plan which aims to provide upgrades to 300,000 homes next year.
Lack of focus on nature and farming solutions at climate summit, say campaigners
Activists at Cop29 said healthy ecosystems served as ‘cost-effective climate solutions that urgently need dedicated funding’.
UK takes key role at UN climate talks as pressure mounts to reach finance deal
The Cop29 presidency of Azerbaijan asked both the UK and Brazil to ensure the delivery of ‘a balanced set of negotiated outcomes’ at the Baku summit.
Chris Packham - ‘Northern Ireland is pretty under-rated for its wildlife’
David Roy chats to high-profile TV presenter, environmentalist and self-described ‘biodiversity fiend’ Chris Packham, who will be in conversation at Our Stories in Belfast this week...
‘Increasing risk’ of tropical infections as new blood donor monitoring launched
Concerns have been raised that some new infections could pose a threat in the UK due to climate change.
Starmer bids to ‘restore UK’s role as climate leader’ with green global alliance
The Prime Minister launched the UK-led Global Clean Power Alliance, which will involve several countries including Brazil, Canada and France.