Policy

Anthony Albanese vows to ensure new data centres underwrite any increase in energy demand, the German government faces criticism over changes to green heating rules, and Kenya moves to deliver new carbon exchange

European electric vehicle market grows nearly 40 per cent during the first half of the year, outpacing China for the first time

European Commission sets out plan to ease carbon costs for industry and unveils Electrification Action Plan - but campaigners fear reforms could slow pace of decarbonisation

Group of five air quality technology firms join forces to launch new clean tech trade body

Prime Minister-in-waiting to be officially confirmed as Labour leader, as speculation mounts over his policy plans

Bloc's flagship carbon market helped avoid around 800 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually over two-year period, according to new data

Keir Starmer says move "protects skilled jobs and safeguards a vital national capability"

Defra urges eligible farms to submit their funding applications 'as soon as possible' as budget runs down for first window of funding in 2026

Corporate Leaders Group UK and Aldersgate Group back statement urging leaders from across the political spectrum to accelerate investment in a 'resilient, low carbon, nature-positive economic future'

The government has unveiled a 'delivery plan' for protecting and conserving 30 per cent of land in England for nature - but environmental groups fear the strategy remains badly underpowered