Democrats unveil earmarks revival plan

Representative Rosa DeLauro speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, June 4, 2020 in Washington, D.C.…

Progressives push to squash Senate filibuster after minimum wage defeat

“So if that $15 minimum wage isn’t in this package, we are going to have to…

Changes in Atlantic currents may have dire climate implications for the next century | Andrew Meijers

Without modifying human behaviour we run the risk of violent weather swings and a drastic effect…

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The best of the week’s wildlife pictures, including a bat rescue mission and knitted nests for…

CO2 emissions: nations’ pledges ‘far away’ from Paris target, says UN

Secretary general António Guterres says first assessment of promises amounts to ‘red alert for our planet’…

House set to pass Biden’s $1.9T pandemic relief package

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at a weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol. | Al…

Anti-HS2 tunnel protest at Euston ends as final activist leaves

Subterranean protest against high-speed rail line lasted 31 days in tunnel near London station The anti-HS2…

Atlantic Ocean circulation at weakest in a millennium, say scientists

Decline in system underpinning Gulf Stream could lead to more extreme weather in Europe and higher…

Republicans criticizing Haaland’s nomination have ties to fossil fuels

The congresswoman has faced hostile questioning from senators during her confirmation for interior secretary. Some of…

Creature comfort: why TV nature shows are good for mental health

From Planet Earth to Springwatch and beyond, programmes about animals in the natural world can soothe…