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Fairbourne: the village that could be lost to the sea

In the far west of Wales, a little too close to the sea, lies a small village called Fairbourne. It’s being called the first place in the UK to be lost to climate change, as rising sea levels and extreme weather become too much to defend it from.

A toddler sitting on his father's shoulders as he wades through deep floodwater

Climate change affects rich and poor unequally. Climate justice redresses the balance

Climate change is already harming people's lives, but those effects are not being felt equally around the world. People in poorer countries and communities are facing the brunt of the crisis. Climate justice means balancing the scales, repairing the damage to these people’s lives but also holding those most responsible for the climate crisis to account.

New air and water pollution laws are full of loopholes

The government claims the new environment bill will protect the UK’s natural environment like never before. But as it stands, ministers are missing a once-in-a-generation chance to help the nation’s nature thrive.

In pictures: sustaining all life on World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day is a great time to celebrate all the wonderful wild animals who share our planet. It is also a reminder for everyone to join the effort of maintaining a world that can sustain all life on Earth.

How Barclays and other banks are funding climate change

Think you know your climate villains? One thing you might not know is that banks such as Barclays have earned themselves a place at the top of the list. They're funding the companies fuelling climate change – whether it's drilling for oil, clearing forests or violating human rights.