Every day, mankind comes face to face with the effects of the growing global climate crisis, its catastrophic impact and the need for urgent change.
Last year was the hottest in human history, with nearly half the days breaching the 1.5C (2.7F) warming threshold set by world leaders in Paris in 2015, to mitigate against dangerous heat rises that impact on weather systems and nature as well as our health and ways of life.
After June broke temperature records, scientists now fear that 2024 could be even hotter. For decades, The Independent has led the way in reporting on the devastating effect of greenhouse gases and deforestation on global average temperatures, as well as efforts to cut carbon emissions.
We also feel it is important to highlight the work of those most effectively working on the frontline of the climate crisis.
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Trump's royal fetish isn't a turn-on for liberal Sussexes
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Ukrainian reporter's death in Russia jail still a mystery
It has been nearly 50 days since a 27-year-old Ukrainian journalist died while imprisoned at a Russian detention facility dubbed \"hell on Earth\" - but her family and friends are still waiting for the Kremlin to release her body so they can give her a proper funeral.
Could South Korea send its troops to fight for Ukraine?
The alleged deployment of North Korean soldiers to aid Russia's war effort in Ukraine has prompted South Korea to warn that it could send military monitors as well as weapons to Kyiv.
Scholz urged to trigger snap vote after coalition collapses
German chancellor under pressure after he sacks minister
'We still have this outdated view that domestic abuse is a man hitting his partner'
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William: The hardest and most brutal year of my life
The Prince of Wales has described the past year which has seen his wife and father being treated for cancer as “brutal”.
Three charged over hotel balcony death of Payne
Three people were charged yesterday in connection to the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, an Argentine prosecutor’s office said.
Housebuilding is held back by polluting factory farms
The rapid spread of factory farms and the pollution they cause are being blamed for housebuilding being stalled across the UK.
Met chief hits at 'dangerous rumours' over Kaba killing
Mark Rowley says 67’ gang linked to 11 shootings in a year
