5 h. ago Australia sets ambitious 2035 climate target and pledges billions for clean energy

Plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 62-70 per cent over next decade falls just short of expert recommendation of 65-75 per cent

Events

36 h. ago US tech giants pledge billions for UK AI infrastructure during Donald Trump’s visit

Microsoft, Nvidia, Google and OpenAI among the companies to make commitments to invest in Britain

Politics

36 h. ago US tech giants pledge billions for UK AI infrastructure during Trump visit

Microsoft, Nvidia, Google and OpenAI among the companies to make commitments to invest in Britain

Politics

4 d. ago Giant hairy venemous spiders set to roam UK just like Australia – all because of our weather

If you think the house spiders we have now are bad, then buckle up, as experts reckon we could soon be coming face-to-face with massive venemous beasts

Society

6 d. ago UK aid for nature hit almost record £800 million last year, analysis shows

An analysis of Government figures shows the UK is on track to achieve its five-year pledge to provide £3 billion in nature-related funds by 2026.

Economics

9 d. ago In LA port, bobbing blue floats are turning wave power into clean energy

At the Port of Los Angeles on a site that once housed oil tanks, seven steel structures that look like small blue boats are lowered into the ocean, where they gently bob up and down with the waves to generate power

Politics

1 week ago England make case for the defence after Australia win — but key decision looms for Scotland quarter

Even on a day where their attack and set-piece malfunctioned, the Red Roses’ defence ensured Australia did not make inroads

Politics

1 week ago Sadia Kabeya: England's 'feared' forwards are the key to Rugby World Cup glory

The Red Roses’ forwards shone as they secured their progression to the knockout stages with a big win over Australia

Events

1 week ago India’s solar industry, aiming to compete with China, finds strength as US tariffs hit home

India’s clean energy appetite is helping the country’s solar power industry wean itself off imported Chinese parts and continue growing even as it faces a tougher sell to its biggest foreign customer, the United States

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1 week ago East Ayrshire Council backs clean energy firm’s wind farm extension

Majority of planning committee members supported the plans, which would see the project have a capacity of over 100MW – enough to power around 128,000 Scottish homes

Events

1 week ago Parents' constant battle to keep school uniforms clean is affecting energy bills

A new study has revealed just how much school uniforms get damaged and dirtied by kids in just one year - and the most common type of stain is food

Events

2 w. ago Women's Rugby World Cup: Jess Breach set for 50th cap as England ring changes for Australia clash

John Mitchell recalls 14 players after Samoa rout as Red Roses look to secure top spot in Pool A

Sport

2 w. ago Clean energy developer Invenergy receives local council backing for Pencloe Wind Farm extension

Invenergy, one of the world’s largest privately held developers, owners, and operators of clean energy solutions, has received support from East Ayshire Council for the proposed extension to its Pencloe Wind Farm.

Events

2 w. ago World’s largest sand battery switches on in huge boost to clean energy

Thermal storage system holds enough energy to heat homes, offices and a school

Science

2 w. ago Former UN climate chief urges Australia to set ‘prosperity’ target of cutting emissions by 75% by 2035

Exclusive: Ambitious emissions reductions target would increase the country’s chance of winning rights to host Cop31 in 2026, Christiana Figueres saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former UN climate chief has urged the Australian government to set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least a 75% cut by 2035, backing calls from a group of more than 350 businesses that it would be better for the economy than a lower goal.The intervention by Christiana Figueres, an architect of the 2015 Paris agreement when she was the executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, comes before discussions about Australia’s commitment, due to be announced next month. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago In pictures: 'Euphoric' Maclean brothers reach Australia after setting new world record in Pacific row

The moment they saw Cairns on the horizon is a moment the Maclean brothers will never forget.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Do you have pizza and beer?’ Scottish brothers complete 140

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean set world record as they arrive in Australia after rowing 14,000km from Peru to CairnsThree Scottish brothers have set a new record for rowing nonstop across the world’s largest ocean, arriving in Australia to the tune of bagpipes and a fresh pizza after 140 days at sea.Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean covered more than 14,000km from Peru to Cairns, where they became the first team to finish the full crossing just before midday on Saturday. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Woman 'stripped in front of children before being shot and left in burning car'

Thi Kim Tran, 45, was brutally murdered in a suburb of Sydney, Australia, where she was shot and set on fire in a car after being stripped naked, a police investigation found

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2 w. ago India's Modi and Japan's Ishiba agree to expand ties. Here's what they said

India and Japan have agreed to further expand ties and deepen cooperation in areas such as security, economy, clean energy and human resources

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2 w. ago UGG fans divided as brand unveils new name following legal battle

UGG boots have been around for more than 50 years, but now the company is set to receive a rebrand outside of their native Australia - with the new name dividing fans

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