European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island A small French military contingent has arrived in Greenland's capital Nuuk, officials say, as several European states deploy small numbers in a so-called reconnaissance mission. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Water shortages, blackouts and air pollution: How environmental damage fuelled Iran's protests www.euronews.com/green/2026/0...

Most people believe climate change primarily affects others This perception may reduce individuals' willingness to act and slow down necessary climate measures. phys.org/news/2026-01...

Pulling out of 66 international organizations, Trump turns his back on science, facts, reason The president is not the sole arbiter of what is in the best interests of the United States. Every US citizen has a say in defining those interests thebulletin.org/2026/01/pull...

BP to take hit of up to $5bn on green energy as it refocuses on fossil fuels Energy company also under pressure from worse oil trading performance and weaker oil prices Business live – latest updates www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Why is Trump interested in Greenland? Forecasts suggest that global heating could create a shortcut from Asia to North America, and new routes for trading, shipping – and attack www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Traces of cancer-linked pesticide found in tests at UK playgrounds Pressure mounting for use of glyphosate, listed by WHO since 2015 as probable carcinogen, to be heavily restricted www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction Subsidies awarded to eight new projects help keep UK on track to decarbonise by 2030 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

US plan to exploit Venezuela’s oil could eat up 13% of carbon budget to keep 1.5C limit ClimatePartner analysis shows how move would risk plunging Earth further into climate catastrophe www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate change www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Why Trump’s options are limited when it comes to using force against Iran As US president tells protesters ‘help is on the way’, any military action would be unlikely to succeed www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest year on record, experts say Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years’ reductions Study from research firm finds that US greenhouse gas emissions grew faster than economic activity last year www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Trump move for Venezuela’s resources likely to weaken economic might of US Oil is US president’s motivation but his concept of economic success feels as outdated as his music tastes www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Civil society groups condemn ‘dangerous’ plans for more anti-protest powers Dozens including TUC join force to oppose ‘wide-ranging’ move to increase police powers in England and Wales www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Understanding how a warming climate might affect a crucial ocean current www.wwno.org/2026-01-04/u...

London homicides at 11-year low, Met Police says The force said 97 homicides were recorded in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014, at a rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people, lower than New York (2.8), Berlin (3.2) and Milan (1.6). www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....

Glaciers are melting. It may reawaken the world’s most dangerous volcanoes As the planet warms, humans could face a much more risky and explosive future. edition.cnn.com/interactive/...

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and in 2026, there are big concerns about climate change driving more extreme weather and health impacts for those of us who live here. www.wwno.org/2026-01-04/u...

Greenpeace International calls for protection of Venezuelan people amid oil-driven US intervention www.greenpeace.org/internationa...

In 2026, remember this: Britain is much better than it was in so many ways. Don’t swallow the right’s lies Populists rewrite the history of this nation because they were complicit in much of its ugliness. The progressive fightback must start now www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

New Study Links 174 Companies to Deadly Heat A first-of-its-kind study directly ties corporate emissions from oil, gas, and coal producers to rising heat waves worldwide. atmos.earth/science-and-...

Growing numbers of over-60s facing homelessness, charities warn Housing crisis reaches UK’s oldest generations as high private rents and lack of social housing hits pensioners www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

U.S. interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean haven't always gone as planned www.npr.org/2026/01/02/n...

World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows www.theguardian.com/environment/...

From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

How the climate crisis showed up in Americans’ lives this year: ‘The shift has been swift and stark’ Guardian US readers share how global heating and biodiversity loss affected their lives in ways that don’t always make the headlines www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Poor get poorer under Labour UK’s most affluent households are faring best under the Government The poorest households in Britain have become poorer under Labour despite Sir Keir Starmer’s promise to improve living standards.  www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

9 things you can do about climate change Our world is warming, but taking action on climate change can make all our lives better. www.imperial.ac.uk/stories/clim...

Net zero plans tested in The Fens A major project in the Cambridgeshire Fens is exploring how the UK can meet its climate targets while protecting one of the country's most productive farming regions - often described as "breadbasket of Britain". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Glaciers are melting. It may reawaken the world’s most dangerous volcanoes As the planet warms, humans could face a much more risky and explosive future. edition.cnn.com/interactive/...

War and weather show how fragile food systems are - we must act In Gaza and parts of Africa, we've seen how vulnerable food systems can be and we must act urgently to strengthen them worldwide.   www.context.news/climate-risk...

Five charts that explain the global economic outlook for 2026 Inflation is predicted to cool but uncertainty over AI-driven growth and trade policy poses risks in the year ahead www.theguardian.com/business/202...

I knew all about the NHS’s challenges and flaws. But then as a patient, I saw the love and the magic There is something about the care and professionalism to be seen on a ward that defies abstract analysis: a reminder of what it is to be human www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

From historic rulings to the green energy boom: Here are the climate wins of 2025 worth celebrating Despite the influx of climate doom and irreversible damage, 2025 scored some pretty big victories for the planet. www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

As the planet warmed, politics wobbled: The defining climate moments of 2025 Record warming met weak political resolve as climate pressures mounted this year. 2025 was a challenging year for climate politics, and a challenging one for our warming planet www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

‘A silent majority’: MPs underestimate support for green policies, study reveals Exclusive: From solar subsidies to meat taxes, minority rightwing voices appear to drown out the consensus www.theguardian.com/environment/...

US ‘has no right’ to take over Greenland, Danish PM says after renewed Trump threats Mette Frederiksen responds to president amid febrile atmosphere after US actions in Venezuela www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

'We won't stop': How Gen Z’s anger became a global movement in 2025 www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...

‘It’s frightening’: How far right is infiltrating everyday culture Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

Scientists urge governments not to wait for global plastics treaty as pollution continues to grow. phys.org/news/2025-12...

Researchers issue dire warning about looming threat to coastal communities: 'Decisive' www.yahoo.com/news/article...

A comprehensive scientific assessment from the United Nations warned that the world could be nearing a series of tipping points — but we can still choose which path to take www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/glo...

Trump and Putin share a craving for status. That’s why they both want to destroy Europe Liberal democracies view Putin’s Russia as a bully – and Trump’s US as an angry drunk with a bazooka. The response is pure venom www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Keir Starmer told closer EU trade ties ‘strategic necessity’ for UK firms Labour urged to accelerate reset with Brussels as many exporters struggling to trade in the EU after Brexit deal www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Fossil-fuel propaganda is stalling climate action. Here’s what we can do about it theconversation.com/fossil-fuel-...

These are the World's Best Cities for Walking and Cycling Data from 11,587 cities show that, rain or shine, some places are just better for bikes and pedestrians www.scientificamerican.com/article/glob...

Thanks to Donald Trump, 2025 was a good year … for white-collar criminals Why would the Trump administration choose to set aside consequences from criminals whose actions threaten the stability of the broader American economy? www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

UK asylum seekers not widely abusing modern slavery rules, report finds Asylum seekers are not abusing the modern slavery system in a widespread manner that undermines statements from successive home secretaries. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...