Chris Palmer, Climate Reporter

Chris Palmer is a dedicated climate reporter who has covered environmental policy, extreme weather events, and the energy transition for seven years. A trained meteorologist with a journalism qualification from City University London, he combines scientific understanding with compelling storytelling. He has reported from UN climate summits and covered major environmental disasters across Europe.
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UK Banks Face Shareholder Backlash Over Climate Commitment Erosion

In a pivotal moment for the UK's financial landscape, the nation’s largest…

Chris Palmer, Climate Reporter

Government Moves to Rein in Water Company Executive Bonuses Amid Sewage Crisis

The UK government is set to implement stringent measures aimed at closing…

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Scottish Land Sales Under Scrutiny as Loopholes Allow Concealment of Prices

Land reform advocates in Scotland are sounding the alarm over a troubling…

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Bermuda’s Beloved Snail Makes a Remarkable Comeback After Decade-Long Conservation Effort

In a remarkable conservation success story, the greater Bermuda snail (Poecilozonites bermudensis),…

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Severe Weather Hits Southern Europe: Storm Leonardo Causes Chaos in Portugal and Spain

Storm Leonardo has wreaked havoc across southern Portugal and Spain this week,…

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US Foreign Aid Package Sees Historic Funding Boost, but Climate Action Lags Behind

A significant new foreign aid package, recently signed into law by former…

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Tropical Storm Penha Causes Widespread Devastation in the Philippines, Leaving Four Dead and Thousands Displaced

Tropical Storm Penha has wreaked havoc across the southern Philippines, claiming four…

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Nature’s Wonders: Heartwarming Encounters with Sloths, Iguanas, and a Portly Seal

** This past week has unveiled a treasure trove of wildlife moments…

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Rare Braun’s Wrasse Spotted for First Time in Over a Decade in Western Australia

In a remarkable discovery, marine biologists have spotted the elusive Braun's wrasse…

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LA Mayor Accused of Interfering with Fire Report Following Tragic Palisades Wildfire

** Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing serious allegations of manipulating…

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