‘But we’re just 1% of emissions’: do smaller countries’ climate efforts matter?
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Past and present leaders of wealthy nations such as UK and Germany have argued their actions are insignificant.
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Wales' emissions fall significantly after steelworks changes
29 Jun 2026
There has been a "significant" cut to Wales' greenhouse gas emissions, mainly due to the closure of the blast furnaces at Port Talbot steelworks, according to a new report.
Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says
26 Jun 2026
Weakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.
London event on extreme heat adaptation cancelled as heatwave grips
25 Jun 2026
An event due to be held in central London about how the world can adapt to extreme heat has been cancelled due to soaring temperatures.
We recreated the legendary heatwave summer of 1976 in today’s climate – here’s what we found
25 Jun 2026
The summer of 1976 was an extraordinary heatwave for its time. With 15 consecutive days of temperatures over 32°C, it was an unprecedented length for a UK heatwave, coming at the end of a year-long drought.
UK heatwave: 40C in June must be wake-up call on climate crisis, scientists warn
24 Jun 2026
Scientists are warning that politicians are failing to appreciate the magnitude of the climate crisis after the Met Office forecast that temperatures in the UK could hit 40C for just the second time since records began.
Royals kick off London Climate Action Week
23 Jun 2026
The week, which runs from 22 to 28 June, brings together world leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs and activists to accelerate action on the climate crisis.
Record-breaking heat expected across UK this week, says Met Office
22 Jun 2026
The Met Office forecasts that extremely high temperatures could last from Monday until Thursday, leading to health concerns for elderly and vulnerable people.
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
19 Jun 2026
The UK government is set to water down its target for how many new cars that are sold need to be electric vehicles.
UK rivers face rising risk of climate 'whiplash'
18 Jun 2026
Climate change could push UK rivers to dangerous extremes and bring more frequent rapid swings between wet and dry conditions – a phenomenon known as hydroclimatic whiplash – according to research.
