49 m. ago BP set to cut renewable investment and boost oil and gas production

BP previously committed to cut oil and gas production by 40 per cent by 2030

Politics

53 m. ago Livingston 3 Morton 2: Rice calls on Lions to seize summit chance after sinking 'Ton

The Lions cut the gap at the top of the Championship to just a point last night

Politics

55 m. ago ‘Human activity on a massive scale’: a photo exhibition tackles the climate crisis

Photographs from across the globe capture the impact of people on the climate – and of the climate on peopleThe word anthropocene has been proposed to denote an ongoing epoch in which human activity is a primary driving force of geological change. Although the word has caught on like wildfire in a colloquial sense, it was ultimately rejected as a descriptive scientific term, not so much because it was inaccurate but because of disagreements over when exactly it would have started – 1945, marking the unlocking of nuclear power; 1610, which may be the first time human activity affected the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere; 1964, when the so-called Great Acceleration may have begun – or some other date altogether?These questions point to deeper challenges in understanding just what the Anthropocene is: do we think of it in terms of nuclear fallout, the composition of the atmosphere, the size of the human population, or so many other worthy metrics? Hoping to help us better un...

Events

64 m. ago ‘The forests are going up in flames – so is the rule of law’: Argentina’s climate of fear

Wildfires are devastating Patagonia. In response, Argentinian authorities are removing environmental protections and raiding Indigenous communitiesSoraya Maicoñio lives in Mallín Ahogado, a rural area in the Comarca Andina,a region of sparkling rivers, mountains, lakes and lush forests in Argentinian Patagonia. It is an area well-known for its small-scale agriculture, forestry and tourism.In recent weeks, however, the region, which spans the provinces of Rio Negro and Chubut, has been in the news for its large-scale wildfires – and the authorities’ crackdown on the local population. Continue reading...

Society

64 m. ago AD FEATURE: HUAWEI slashes price of tablets, watches and earbuds to mark store's fifth anniversary

The tech giant HUAWEI has cut the price of many of its wearables, tablets, PCs and audio items to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its store opening, while also giving away free items to customers

Politics

65 m. ago Switch to EVs and heat pumps will save households cash, say climate advisers

The Climate Change Committee is urging the Government to commit to an 87% cut on 1990 levels by 2040 and has set out a cost-effective route to the greenhouse gas emissions cuts required

Society

1 hour ago Keir Starmer says 'dangerous new era' forced decision for 'biggest rise' in defence spending since the Cold War

The Prime Minister said ‘extremely difficult and painful choices’ would be needed to reach the spending goal, including a cut to foreign aid

Events

2 h. ago Fire authority has to 'cut its coat according to its cloth' as 5.75% budget increase approved

The four commissioners of South Wales Fire Authority approved a 5.75% increase to the budget contributions from the 10 council areas for next year

Events

3 h. ago The boardroom mistakes and footballing failure that cost Man Utd’s staff their jobs

Ruben Amorim acknowledged that United’s on-field struggles are partly to blame for Jim Ratcliffe’s ruthless cuts but things may still get worse at Old Trafford

Events

3 h. ago Missing children cases are not being acted on quickly enough by the Metropolitan Police, watchdog finds

A report into the force's handling of the sexual and criminal exploitation of children found there had been 'positive progress' since a previous report in June 2023.

Events

3 h. ago Mike Johnson delivers win for Trump as House narrowly passes GOP budget framework calling for steep cuts

Johnson squeaks through chaotic vote session with first legislative victory for Donald Trump’s second term

Politics

3 h. ago The painful road to Net Zero: Cut out two kebabs' worth of meat a week, drive an EV, install a heat pump and forget holidays abroad, says report

The Climate Change Committee said there needed to be around 1.5million heat pump installations a year in existing homes by 2035 - up from just 60,000 in 2023.

Transport

4 h. ago Why Trump, not Starmer, is to blame for UK cutting foreign aid to boost defence spending

The peace dividend of ‘Pax Americana’ is over and the UK and other European countries have no choice but to rearm

Politics

4 h. ago East Kilbride's lead cut to one point after Caledonian Braves shocker

Kilby coach Blair Munn said they side didn't deserve anything after a bad day at the office against their nearest rivals

Events

4 h. ago Met Police needs to improve handling of missing children cases, watchdog says

A report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services found work needed to be done despite improvements.

Events

4 h. ago Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise

A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levelsThe Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, the country’s president, David Adeang, announced on Tuesday, opening a contentious “golden passport” scheme as climate financing runs dry.The low-lying island nation of 13,000 residents is planning a mass inland relocation as the human-caused climate crisis raises global sea levels, eating away at the country’s fertile coastal fringe. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Losing a pet can cut deeper than many people realize. Here’s how friends can help

Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning

Politics

6 h. ago Mike johnson delivers major win for Trump as House narrowly passes GOP budget plan calling for steep cuts

Johnson squeaks through chaotic vote session with first legislative victory for Donald Trump’s second term

Politics

6 h. ago US House passes budget resolution to cut taxes and spending by trillions

Bill would lead to large increase in government deficit, say independent analysts

Economics

7 h. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim maintains job loss stance as club

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has continued to blame the poor results on the pitch for the club's major staff cuts after another round of redundancies was announced

Society