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Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason

We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerve, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards

The Guardian - UK

Our world is hurtling into climate disaster and what do politicians give us? Oilfields and new runways

In the name of ‘pragmatism’, green measures are being ditched, net zero derided. Be very clear: without slashing emissions we are in deep, deep trouble, says UCL professor Bill McGuire

The Guardian - UK

‘Mount Etna is erupting, look!’ Tourists flee as volcano spews ash and lava

Video showed dozens running down the mountain but officials said it posed no widespread danger

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Scientists Explain Why Myanmar Quake Was So Deadly

Experts say that the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on Friday was likely the strongest to hit the country in decades, with disaster modelling suggesting thousands could be dead.

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What caused Myanmar and Thailand earthquake and how big was it?

Death toll rises in both countries after tectonic plates rub sideways against each other along Sagaing fault

The Guardian - UK

The Kyoto climate treaty is hailed on stage but reality tells a different story

A gripping play in London’s West End tells how agreement of the first climate protocol in 1997 was a triumph, as scientists share new warnings about the scale of the crisis

The Guardian - UK

How scientists and the climate movement can work together

Letters: Dr Ol Perkins says activists have no need to overstate the case, Michael Symonds thinks academics and students worldwide need to prioritise saving the planet, and Dr Tristram Wyatt says there are groups of scientists wanting to do more

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Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifying, say scientist Bill McGuire and campaigner Roger Hallam

The Guardian - UK

How to watch 'Blackshore' online – stream hit Irish crime drama from anywhere

The past resurfaces for DI Fia Lucey as she investigates a disappearance in her lakeside hometown. Here's how to watch "Blackshore" online and from anywhere in the world.

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Blackshore: release date, trailer, episodes and an exclusive interview with Lisa Dwan

Blackshore star Lisa Dwan gives us an exclusive guide to her gripping Irish crime drama about a defiant detective haunted by tragedy.

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You may find Just Stop Oil annoying. You may dislike their tactics. But they do not belong in prison

These protesters are shouting ‘fire’ while the world burns. A society that locks them up cannot be called democratic, say campaigners Chris Packham and Dale Vince

The Guardian - UK

The climate crisis is no laughing matter, no matter what those on Radio 4’s Today programme think

As a scientist, I’m faced with indifference and a failure to understand the reality of the climate crisis every day. We must wake people up, says UCL’s Bill McGuire

The Guardian - UK

46C summer days and ‘supercell’ storms are Britain’s future – and now is our last chance to prepare

Neither the Tories nor Labour seem bothered by the climate mayhem that awaits us, but to save lives they must act, says professor emeritus Bill McGuire

The Guardian - UK

I thought the government’s plan to protect Britain from extreme heat would be bad. It’s worse than that

Politicians seem to have no idea of the action required if we want to keep a functioning society and economy, says academic Bill McGuire

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Labour’s oil and gas ban shows it’s ready to fight the next election on climate issues

While the Tories’ dire record on green issues gets worse by the day, Keir Starmer’s pledges show an impressive commitment, says Bill McGuire of UCL

The Guardian - UK

How could the UK’s net zero plan involve new oil and gas? It’s mind-bogglingly stupid

The Conservatives are cynically using carbon capture and storage as a get-out-of-jail card, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL

The Guardian - UK

Let’s face reality. Fossil fuel interests have destroyed the Cops – we need something new

It beggars belief that the UN thought it a good idea to allow an authoritarian petro-state to host the already compromised summit, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of climate hazards

The Guardian - UK

The big takeaway from Cop27? These climate conferences just aren’t working

We need something smaller, leaner and fully focused on the crisis at hand, says Bill McGuire, Prof Emeritus of Geophysical & Climate Hazards at UCL

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Activists dismayed by gaping loopholes in Cop27 draft deal

A draft climate deal published by the UN at Cop27 on Thursday has been heavily criticised by green groups for its “vague language”, “lack of structure” and “gaping loopholes”.

The Guardian - UK

The 1.5C climate target is dead – to prevent total catastrophe, Cop27 must admit it

Acknowledging that climate breakdown is unavoidable is key to making fossil-fuel companies and governments take action, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL

The Guardian - UK

The 1.5C global heating target is more than just a number

Letters: Neil Blackshaw laments those who dismiss expert advice on the climate crisis, while Aaron Turpin urges individuals to take responsibility

The Guardian - UK

Why we should forget about the 1.5C global heating target

Working to prevent every 0.1C rise can still give us hope, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL

The Guardian - UK

Whether you’re a climate ‘doomer’ or ‘appeaser’, it’s best to prepare for the worst

Sticking to the precautionary principle is just plain common sense, says Bill McGuire, professor of geophysical and climate hazards

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: alarm at nominations for election deniers

Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are in running for crucial state roles. Plus, tributes paid to Nichelle Nichols

The Guardian - UK

Why you need to worry about the ‘wet-bulb temperature’

Scientists think we need to pay attention to a measure of heat and humidity – and it’s edging closer to the limits of human survivability

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