Policy

Prime Minister-in-waiting sets out plans for major devolution drive, local transition plans, and reform of essential utilities

Right across the continent climate resilience efforts are lagging far behind the dangerous realities that come with rising temperatures

Fresh funding aims to restore peatlands that can reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery, and boost rural the economy

Energy company challenges next Prime Minister to shield households from 'financial nightmare' of high bills and finally decouple electricity prices from gas

BusinessGreen reflects on a busy week for the UK green economy, as the Climate Change Committee offers its take on what should be at the top of the agenda for Keir Starmer's successor

TotalEnergies must disclose climate risks within six months, Microsoft and Amazon announce water use landmarks, and Colombia's presidential election sparks energy transition fears

New group to identify climate-related threats, as likely next Prime Minister faces fresh calls to prioritise decarbonisation efforts

A 'step change' in tree planting rates is needed, but there is encouraging signs of progress across England and Scotland as well as new plans to plant on the government estate

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Swati Dhingra warns monetary tightening 'cannot address the underlying shortage of energy or food' caused by climate impacts

New strategy aims to protect those at highest risk, retrofit buildings, boost access to cooling spaces, and improve infrastructure resilience