Tom Clarke
‘Nobody on planet untouched by impacts of climate change’
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report is out and it warns of direct risks to humanity from flood, famine and conflict.
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James Herbert death: IPCC report published
A report has detailed how police missed numerous chances to prevent the death of a mentally ill man. 25-year-old James Herbert never regained consciousness after being restrained, transported 27 miles then left naked face down in a police cell. Today the Independent Police Complaints Commission recommended special techniques when dealing with those with mental health problems.
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Rise in number of deaths resulting from police pursuits
Twenty eight people died as a result of police pursuits in the last year, the highest level for eight years. And most of them, according to new figures, were bystanders or passengers. The Independent Police Complaints Commission is now reviewing whether new police safety or training is needed. Its report also shows six people died…
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Tom Clarke
Why water is now the biggest threat to our island nation
Ahead of publication of the latest IPCC report, there’s no real argument about the major climate change threat to the UK. Water is set to become this country’s biggest problem.
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Simon Israel
Has the IPCC finally got the message?
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is to overhaul the way it investigates deaths in custody, following a year-long review into how complaints are addressed.
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Tom Clarke
‘Sure as dammit’ – IPCC’s latest verdict on global warming
The most important conclusion of the latest IPCC report on climate change is that it is more than likely global warming will exceed the agreed target of two degrees by the end of the century.
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FactCheck: Police errors prompted Mark Duggan protest
The Met admit they failed to tell Mark Duggan’s parents that he had been killed by police marksmen, FactCheck learns.