Premier cops questions over dumping of health official A dispute over the appointment of a top health official has led to a corruption watchdog being asked to investigate a state premier and his cabinet. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
A sprint finish closes an ultra-competitive CCC race at UTMB finals as Puppi and Młynarczyk throw down 2 of the fastest times ever The elite field was deep in this year's 100k race as many runners prepare for the World Championships in Spain Advnture · Aug 31, 2025
The UK’s year of climate U-turns exposes a deeper failure We’re now halfway through the UK government’s critical decade for tackling climate change – and 2025 is fast becoming a year of climate U-turns. The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025
One third of Queensland public servants have witnessed corruption and over half didn’t report it, watchdog finds State’s Crime and Corruption Commission investigated fewer than 1% of complaints referred to it The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025
'It was 30 degrees inside the flat for two weeks': London's new-build heatwave nightmare The Climate Change Committee says the government’s “efforts to combat urban overheating remain weak and poorly monitored” Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
What will expanding Heathrow do to UK’s net zero plans? Government is counting on tech to provide a panacea, but there may be simpler ways to keep climate goals on track The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
AI tracked down nearly 80,000 'ghost students' trying to enroll in California colleges “The only answer for a bad guy with AI is a good guy with AI,” said Kiran Kodithala, whose AI platform is front-and-center in California’s fight against education fraud. Fortune · Jul 23, 2025
Proposed candidate to lead Climate Change Committee defends flying record Nigel Topping was accused of hypocrisy for flying to environment conferences while backing a frequent flyer tax. Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
Preferred candidate for chairman of Climate Change Committee announced The role is key to the committee’s work of advising ministers on climate targets and reporting progress to Parliament. Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025
UK may be on verge of triggering a ‘positive tipping point’ for tackling climate change The UK is now more than halfway (50.4%) to achieving a net zero carbon economy, which means it has reduced its national emissions significantly compared to 1990. The Conversation · Jul 2, 2025
Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution A former police officer who rammed a car while on duty then allegedly lied about the incident has been recommended for prosecution by a corruption watchdog. AAP · Jun 27, 2025
UK Carbon Emissions Cut By Half Since 1990: Experts The UK has cut its carbon emissions by 50.4 percent since 1990 levels, a group of experts tasked with advising the government said on Wednesday. International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025
UK can reach net zero by 2050, climate report finds Climate Change Committee says current targets could be met provided country takes ‘steps forward’ to achieve them The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
Scottish Government accused of 'sidelining' climate action with emissions plan THE Scottish Government has been accused of “sidelining” efforts to tackle climate change after it unveiled its proposals for carbon budgets to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2025 Will the North Sea oil and gas industry be Labour’s next U-turn? With Nigel Farage targeting net zero, could government policy change to protect jobs, revenue and votes?
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025 UK’s shift on car sales rules may lead to higher emissions, says statutory adviser Up to 500,000 more plug-in hybrids could be sold because of government flexibility on the zero-emission mandate
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025 Watchdog urges Scotland to take action after repeatedly missing climate targets Climate Change Committee says original goal of a 75% emissions cut by 2030 will now be delayed by up to six years
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025 Paris races to top of European rankings of cycling-friendly cities for children French capital overtakes Amsterdam, where there are concerns about rising road speeds under rightwing government
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 UK is not ready for coming climate ‘disaster,’ government advisers warn Despite increased examples of extreme weather, advisers say ‘we are seeing no increase in action’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025 Labour not protecting people, economy and homes from climate crisis, watchdog says Plans to protect UK from extreme weather are inadequate, Climate Change Committee says in scathing assessment
Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025 Amid Zimbabwe’s political crisis, hope and frustration brew As president Mnangagwa faces pressure to resign, people say they are angry but fear protesting amid calls for change.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025 Queensland police officer who engaged in ‘pattern of predatory sexual conduct’ awarded anonymity by tribunal Exclusive: Former sergeant remains employed by Queensland police in a supervisory role despite ruling his behaviour toward three junior female colleagues was ‘a gross breach of trust’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025 Factcheck: Kemi Badenoch’s claim that net zero is ‘impossible’ by 2050 Tory leader provides no evidence to support position that flies in face of expert reports and her own words
The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025 Many cities are banning ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuels – and yours could be next Towns and cities are pushing ahead with ambitious climate policies, even as global collaboration on climate breakdown splinters. One flagship example is the proliferation of bans on advertising for highly polluting companies and products such as fossil fuels, airlines, luxury travel and SUVs.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025 Never mind the planet’s fate when the jet set feel the urge to seek out some winter sun Self-denial will save the Earth, we’re told. But big emitters seemingly haven’t had the memo