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Fossil

Urgent warning from climate talks in Colombia

A major global climate summit in Santa Marta is sending an unusually direct message: the world must move away from fossil fuels—and faster than ever before.

29 Apr 2026-09:40
The end of oil? 50 nations meet for historic energy summit

More than 50 countries have gathered in Colombia for the world’s first international talks aimed at charting a path away from fossil fuels, marking a major step in global climate diplomacy.

28 Apr 2026-10:20
Global push to abandon oil and gas gains momentum at Colombia summit

The global debate over the future of oil and gas has entered a decisive phase as dozens of countries convene in Colombia for the first-ever international summit dedicated exclusively to phasing out fossil fuels. Unlike traditional climate forums under the United Nations, this gathering in Santa Marta is openly focused on one politically sensitive issue: how to move beyond oil, gas, and coal.

28 Apr 2026-09:54
EU moves to reduce energy reliance amid Middle East tensions

The European Commission has put forward a new package of measures designed to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and tackle rising energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026-15:26
Rare "nails in wood" fossil revealed as jaw of world’s oldest marine crocodile

An amateur fossil hunter who found a rare fragment from the world's oldest marine crocodile said she thought it was a piece of wood with nails driven through it.

22 Apr 2026-09:56
Almost half of British adults worried about paying energy bills despite price cap drop

New research from the debt charity StepChange reveals that 45% of British adults—approximately 24 million people—are worried about their ability to pay energy bills over the next six months.

20 Apr 2026-17:30
Famous 300 million year old octopus fossil unmasked as a nautilus

A famous 300-million-year-old fossil that was thought to be the world's oldest octopus—even featuring in the Guinness Book of Records—has turned out to be something else altogether.

08 Apr 2026-15:30
What is climate change and why is it important

Climate change refers to long term alterations in global temperatures and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

31 Mar 2026-22:00
Rare 340M-year-old fossils found in UK stone wall

Rangers from the National Trust have discovered rare 340-million-year-old marine fossils hidden inside a dry stone wall in England’s Peak District, revealing exceptionally preserved details from prehistoric seas.

20 Jan 2026-09:30
China’s fossil power sees first yearly decline in a decade

China’s coal-heavy thermal power generation declined in 2025 for the first time in 10 years, as soaring renewable output met rising electricity demand, according to government data released Monday.

19 Jan 2026-09:45