UN environment report ‘hijacked’ over fossil fuels – top scientist

The Global Environment Outlook (GEO), a comprehensive assessment compiled over six years by nearly 300 scientists worldwide under the auspices of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), meticulously links escalating climate…

Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist

The controversy ignited after Starmer expressed his delight at Abdel Fattah’s safe arrival and reunion with his family. However, this welcome quickly drew sharp criticism, particularly from within political circles…

Will the TikTok deal mean the app changes in the US?

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has reportedly inked a deal with a consortium of investors to oversee its operations within the United States. This significant development, which aims to address national…

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry loan to UK for estimated £800m.

The UK Treasury is poised to underwrite the insurance for the Bayeux Tapestry, a monumental medieval embroidery, against any potential damage during its highly anticipated loan to the British Museum…

Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impact of fossil fuels

Typhoon Rai, locally known as Odette, tore through the central and southern Philippines just before Christmas in December 2021, leaving a trail of unimaginable destruction. With sustained winds reaching 120…

New York snowstorm sparks travel chaos

New York has been brought to a standstill by its heaviest snowfall in nearly four years, as a powerful winter storm swept across the northeastern United States, paralyzing transportation networks…

£100 contactless card limit to be lifted from March

The FCA has stipulated that while card providers are not mandated to implement immediate changes to the current limit from March, they will possess the flexibility to do so should…

BBC Inside Science – Would our ancestors have benefited from early neanderthals making fire? – BBC Sounds

This week, BBC Inside Science delves into a groundbreaking archaeological discovery that could fundamentally alter our understanding of early human history, alongside discussions on genetic engineering for conservation and the…

Four hikers found dead after avalanche in central Greece

Four hikers, their festive Christmas Day plans tragically cut short, have been discovered deceased after succumbing to a powerful avalanche in the formidable Vardousia Mountains, a rugged and remote region…

Spain’s commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt

Figueruelas’s symbolic status as a beacon of green progress has recently been further cemented by the groundbreaking commencement of a massive factory nearby, poised to produce batteries for electric vehicles.…