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A climate-shaped hole in our politics
We have to discuss where our energy comes from, not just how much it costs
May 21
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Adam Barnett
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The Lead Untangles: Rising water bills
As complaints to the Consumer Council for Water rocket over lack of affordability, why is the price we pay for our water increasing so rapidly?
Apr 25
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Luke Beardsworth
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More drilling won’t fix Britain’s latest energy crisis
Calls to “get drilling” may sound like common sense amid the crisis in the Middle East – but they won’t bring down bills. The real solution lies in…
Mar 21
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Adam Barnett
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From baby beavers to river walks: across Britain, local climate action is taking root
While national environmental movements have disappeared from headlines, climate action hasn’t stopped – community groups are now leading the charge on…
Jan 31
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Diyora Shadijanova
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The Lead Untangles: Will the Warm Homes Plan help you?
Could it bring your energy bills down? Plus: A Reform Watch Special Edition with a spotlight on Matt Goodwin.
Jan 29
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Ella Glover
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When politics feels broken, think smaller: the case for community action
There couldn't be a worse time to drop out of politics — here are the people choosing to zoom in instead
Jan 10
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Ella Glover
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The Lead Untangles: What's on the table at COP30?
This year's climate change conference comes at a pivotal moment.
Nov 7, 2025
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Ella Glover
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The Lead Editors
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The fight to save Scotland's crumbling mountain paths
Brexit removed vital European cash for mountain path building and maintenance. Now, volunteers are taking action to help fill the gaps, as Peter…
Aug 23, 2025
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Why Norfolk is the frontline of the UK's battle with climate change
Entire East Anglian villages could be lost by 2050 – bolder environmental action is desperately needed from the government.
Aug 2, 2025
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Fred Garratt-Stanley
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A year of Labour in power - the report card, part II
How we rated the government on immigration, climate, welfare, foreign affairs, arts and culture, alongside what The Lead's readers had to say on each…
Jul 5, 2025
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Zoe Grunewald
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A message from Chris Packham. I'm calling on Parliament to ban fossil fuel advertising, and I need your help.
Writing exclusively for The Lead ahead of the debate in Parliament, we and the broadcasting legend need you to show your MP why action is needed now
Jul 4, 2025
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The Lead
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Manchester is winning awards for its smoke-free agenda but toxic air still plagues the city
Car emissions still make Manchester one of the UK's most polluted cities – are Clean Air Zones the answer?
Jun 10, 2025
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REBECCA. L. ROOT
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