EU softens 2035 petrol and diesel car ban after pressure
The EU confirms a diluted 2035 zero-emissions target for cars, allowing 10% to be hybrids or combustion engines. A win for German and Italian carmakers facing Chinese EV competition.
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Fuel prices fail to drop despite falling oil costs
UK drivers are being denied savings at the pump as petrol prices barely budge despite a significant fall in wholesale oil prices. Experts urge retailers to pass on the cuts.
Museum climate programme 'obstruction dressed as education'
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
Homegrown Gas Vital for UK Energy Security, Says Boss
The UK's energy security depends on domestic gas production for decades, warns a leading industry figure. Discover why new North Sea fields are deemed essential.
Why falling oil prices aren't cutting UK fuel costs
UK drivers face stubbornly high petrol and diesel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the refinery crisis, retailer margins, and the CMA's upcoming report.
Why UK fuel prices remain high as oil costs fall
UK drivers face stubbornly high petrol and diesel costs despite a drop in oil prices. We examine the clash between retailers, regulators, and campaigners over alleged profiteering and complex supply chains.
Why UK petrol prices remain high as oil costs fall
As oil prices drop, UK drivers still face high fuel costs. We examine the clash between retailers, regulators, and campaigners over pump prices and profiteering claims.
Why UK petrol prices remain high despite falling oil costs
UK drivers face stubbornly high fuel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the clash between retailers and regulators, and when a new price transparency scheme might help.
US military stockpiling minerals needed for green energy
A new report warns the Pentagon's stockpiling of lithium and cobalt for weapons is hindering climate action. These minerals are vital for EVs and renewable tech.
Trump-Linked Billionaires Bought Shares Before LNG Permit
Two fossil fuel billionaires with ties to Donald Trump bought millions of shares in their company days before a key export licence was granted. Read the full investigation.
Trump Administration Scraps US Fuel Efficiency Standards
The Trump administration has finalised a major rollback of US vehicle fuel efficiency rules, a move experts warn will increase emissions and consumer costs. Read the full analysis.
How to Transition Your Beach Look to a Bar Outfit
Discover expert tips from stylists and designers on transforming your beachwear into chic evening attire. Learn how to manage hair, makeup, and versatile cover-ups for a seamless summer style shift.
Trans mother's journey to joy with nonbinary child
Amethysta Herrick shares her powerful story of transitioning gender at 52 and how her son's unexpected support led to their own nonbinary journey. Discover how authenticity transformed their family.
Winter Fuel Payment: £35k Income Repayment Rules
Pensioners earning over £35,000 may need to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Learn about eligibility changes, repayment rules, and how to avoid penalties.
Trump Cuts Derail Appalachia Clean Energy Revival
Billions in clean energy funding for former coal communities revoked by Trump administration, devastating economic recovery efforts across Appalachia and halting vital projects.
High Court rejects oil and gas licences challenge
An ocean conservation charity has lost its High Court bid against the Government over nearly 30 oil and gas exploration licences. Discover the legal ruling and its implications for UK climate policy.
Insulation cuts risk 10,000 jobs and cold homes
Small retrofit firms demand extension to insulation scheme as cuts threaten 10,000 skilled jobs and leave low-income households facing winter without upgrades. Urgent action needed.
Fatos Nano, Albania's Former Prime Minister, Dies Aged 73
Fatos Nano, the dominant political figure who steered Albania's transition from communism to democracy, has died aged 73. Read about his turbulent career and legacy.
Climate Activists Block Newcastle Coal Port in Mass Protest
Thousands gather in Newcastle for Rising Tide climate blockade, risking arrest to protest Australia's fossil fuel policies. Police take zero-tolerance approach to harbour exclusion zone breaches.
The Real Climate Progress at Cop30
While critics called Cop30 a failure, look beyond the legal text to find genuine strides in climate action. A new Brazilian-led initiative is building a roadmap for a fossil fuel transition. Read the full analysis.
Cop30 Climate Summit Concludes With Weak Consensus
The Cop30 climate conference in Brazil ended with a fragile agreement as geopolitical tensions hindered progress. Discover key outcomes and analysis from Guardian Weekly's latest edition.
Kerry's 'Hard-Nosed' Climate Demands for Australia
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry urges Australia to take a 'hard-nosed' approach with major fossil fuel producers as it presides over the COP31 climate summit. Discover his roadmap for global climate action.
North Sea drilling plan permits limited new extraction
Ed Miliband's North Sea strategy allows 'tie-back' drilling on existing fields while maintaining oil licence ban. Analysis shows minimal fossil fuel impact compared to Rosebank.
Cop30: Key Images from Brazil's Climate Summit
From Indigenous protests to emotional pleas, Cop30 in Brazil saw high-stakes drama. Discover the five pivotal moments that defined this crucial UN climate conference and what happens next.
Fuel duty freeze extended, new EV charge confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes fuel duty but confirms a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric vehicles from 2028. Get the latest on the Budget 2025 transport changes.
Reeves Budget 2025: Key Points and OBR Leak Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first budget with growth forecasts, borrowing figures and gambling tax hikes revealed after OBR document leak. Read the full analysis.
Somerset group wins RHS award for forest garden
Transition Town Wellington's five-year transformation of an 8.5-acre field into a thriving forest garden has earned them a prestigious RHS award for sustainable gardening. Discover their inspiring community story.
Defeating climate Goliaths requires an army of Davids
As COP30 fails to deliver meaningful climate action, experts argue citizens must mobilise against stateless corporations and algorithms driving planetary destruction. Discover how democratic innovation offers hope.
BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Source Discovered in Washington
Investigators identify source of fuel leak in BP's Olympic Pipeline after two weeks, causing emergency declarations in Washington and Oregon. Discover the impact on regional fuel supplies.
US Joins 'Axis of Obstruction' at Climate Talks
Trump administration's absence from COP30 creates new alliance blocking climate progress as fossil fuels escape mention in final agreement. Discover the implications.
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