The arrests of more than 750 climate change protesters in six days have been part of an unprecedented policing operation, London’s most senior police officer said, as hundreds of extra officers were drafted in to help.
The teenage founder of the school strikes against climate change has said she hopes to join the protesters in London.
A pink boat used by Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists to blockade Oxford Circus has been towed away by police after five days at the heart of the climate demonstrations in London.
A group of demonstrators have staged a climate change protest at Heathrow Airport.
Heathrow Airport is braced for disruption after climate change protesters announced plans to target the transport hub.
Scotland Yard has warned environmental protesters will face a “robust response” if they target Heathrow Airport, ruining families’ Easter holiday breaks.
Climate protests continued in London for a fourth day, with activists threatening to escalate their tactics if their demands are not met.
Environmental activists plan to expand their protest to Heathrow as hundreds of thousands of passengers fly out from the airport over the Easter weekend.
Heathrow Airport has said it is “working with the authorities” to deal with the threat of protests which could disrupt flights over the Easter weekend.
Sir David Attenborough has warned of a “man-made disaster on a global scale” and a “devastating future” if action is not taken to combat climate change.
A father who joined three generations of his family at a climate change protest has emphasised it is a “multi-generational issue”, adding that disruption in London “can wake us up” to it.
Some travellers affected by the disruption caused to public transport by climate protesters in London have condemned the demonstrations as “seriously flawed”.
Police said 29 people were arrested after climate change protesters occupied Edinburgh’s North Bridge, bringing traffic to a standstill.
The teenager behind the school climate strikes has told the European Union to spend less time worrying about Brexit and focus on the future of the planet.
Environmental protesters have occupied a bridge in Edinburgh as part of nationwide demonstrations demanding action to tackle climate change.
Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg says time is running out to halt climate change and she is urging European politicians “to panic”.
Finland’s centre-left Social Democratic Party is facing the tough task of trying to form a government coalition after becoming the country’s largest party by a narrow margin.
Environmental protesters have blocked roads in some of the busiest parts of central London as they called for the Government to declare a climate emergency. Campaign group Extinction Rebellion called for the peaceful demonstrations, which were focused on locations including Waterloo Bridge, Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Parliament Square.
Environmental protesters blocked some of London’s busiest roads and vandalised Shell’s headquarters as demanded action on climate change.
Environmental protesters have blocked some of London’s busiest roads in a bid to bring the capital to a standstill.
Environmental protesters have threatened to bring London to a standstill as they attempt to disrupt some of the capital’s busiest areas and force the Government to declare a climate emergency.
Holly Gillibrand is no stranger to the media, having suddenly found herself thrust into the spotlight for what she believes in.
Students protesting as part of an international youth campaign demanding action on climate change brought part of central London to a standstill.
Scotland’s farmers lost up to £161 million last year due to the extreme weather, according to a report.
Scotland’s farmers lost up to £161 million last year due to the extreme weather, according to a report.
Former US president Barack Obama has vowed support for young leaders in Europe and elsewhere who are trying to tackle problems such as climate change and inequality.
Greens have warned that Brexit is a “distraction” which is diverting politicians away from tackling the “most important” issue in the world – climate change.
Green campaigners are urging the Government to turn down plans for the UK’s largest gas power plant to replace coal units at Drax in North Yorkshire.
A network of marine reserves could be rolled out across the high seas to protect wildlife hotspots and save species from extinction, a report has said.
A network of marine reserves could be rolled out across the high seas to protect wildlife hotspots and save species from extinction, a report has said.
New legislation to cut emissions has passed its first stage at Holyrood despite concerns the Scottish Government’s plans do not go far enough to avert a climate change “crisis”.
A proposed new law to bring in tougher climate change targets in Scotland faces its first hurdle at Holyrood amid calls for more urgent action.