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COP26 takeaways: Some progress in climate pact but much more needed

While the COP26 climate pact has shown some progress, countries are not yet on the path to reducing warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Nature

Why does a Glasgow river have fewer rights than a new €14 company?

Lawyers and environmentalists at a COP26 Coalition event called for ecocide to be made punishable in international law.

Climate

This cheeky 12-year-old from Colombia might just be the next Greta

This primary school age activist is teaching adults about climate change.

Green News

UPDATED: First draft of COP26 climate deal is released

It urges countries to strengthen their climate plans by the end of next year and, for the first time, calls for the phasing out of coal and fossil fuel subsidies.

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'Little Amal' puppet of a young Syrian refugee visits COP26 in Glasgow

'Little Amal' puppet of a young Syrian refugee visits COP26 in Glasgow

Conscious Travel

Scotland is perfect for avoiding crowds while being immersed in nature

Whether you want a pre-organised tour or a solo trip in the wilds, this friendly country will welcome you with open arms - and a dram or two.

Climate

These island nations urgently need money to survive climate change

It’s not too late to save island nations from climate change, but it will be soon. This is what they need to save their homes.

Green News

Has the UN ‘failed to address’ the root causes of climate change?

As official proceedings took a break, activists, experts and campaigners came together to present four hours of evidence about the UNFCCC's inaction on climate change.

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Protesters at climate demo in Glasgow, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Istanbul

Thousands of climate protesters brave torrential rain in Glasgow to take part in worldwide demonstrations against what campaigners say is a failure of crunch UN talks to bring about the radical action needed to tame global warming

Climate

COP26: Meet the youth climate activists demanding immediate action

Youth climate activists have taken to the streets of Glasgow urging world leaders at COP26 to take immediate action on the climate crisis.

Climate

COP26 latest: Thunberg slams summit as 'failure' at Glasgow march

Thousands of young people take to the streets in Glasgow as COP26 marks Youth and Public Empowerment Day. Follow our live updates here.

Green News

Euroviews. Faces of COP26: The ex-astronaut who saw Earth's fragility from space

Nicole Stott says the perspective she saw from our planet's orbit has helped her to see how fragile the survival of humanity is.

Green News

Global carbon emissions return to near pre-pandemic levels, says study

Carbon emissions all over the world are going back to 2019 levels after dropping by 5.4% during the pandemic.

Green News

COP26: Five takeaways from day 3 as focus turns to climate finance

Many world leaders are on their way home and now the first of themed days begins with discussions on how to finance the climate emergency.

Culture news

This COP26 show explores the lack of diversity in climate activism

Actor Fehinti Balogun’s new multimedia show reveals his personal journey into climate activism as a young British Black man.

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Extinction Rebellion group protests outside JP Morgan in Glasgow

Members of the Exctinction Rebellion group hold a protest outside of the headquarters of JP Morgan bank in the city centre of Glasgow

Green News

Euroviews. Faces of COP26: Meet the consultant fighting for her son’s future

"I have to keep protesting, whether it's in London or Glasgow or wherever."

Climate

Queen Elizabeth gets serious with world leaders at COP26

The 95-year-old monarch called on world leaders to 'rise above the politics of the moment.'

Nature

Faces of COP26: Meet the 24-year-old restoring Scotland’s peat bogs

"Peatlands are an incredibly under-appreciated habitat. But they’re so important for so, so many reasons."

Climate

Will world leaders take action at COP26 after vague pledges at G20?

World leaders arrive in Glasgow for the COP26 summit as expectations rise after leaders offered vague climate pledges at the G20 meeting in Rome.