Politics

May temperatures in Saudi Arabia reaching extremes previously confined to summer , report finds countries can ‘dramatically impact’ plastic pollution without global consensus, and Spain earmarks €9bn for energy transition

In 3,000-word riposte the Prime Minister argues North Sea oil and gas is a 'depleting resource' and that the government’s clean power drive is helping to boost energy security

Done properly, Biodiversity Net Gain can create harmony between housebuilding and nature restoration, writes Elliott Malik from the Conservative Environment Network

Survey reveals majority of Reform supporters are in favour of renewable energy, despite the party pledging to axe clean energy policies and pushing for shale gas fracking in the UK

If net zero is framed around safer communities, cheaper transport, warmer homes, restored nature and visible local improvement, public support will build, writes Sizzle CEO Trewin Restorick

On average UK drivers are now paying £109 to fill up a petrol car each month versus £59 to charge an EV in the wake of the fossil fuel energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, according to Transport & Environment

Former Labour Prime Minister derided for joining Conservative Party and Reform UK in calling for 2050 net zero target to be scrapped

OECD members surpass climate finance targets, Microsoft inks latest carbon removals deal, and new ultra low emission sake debuts in Japan

Ministers reportedly poised to sign off on Seventh Carbon Budget to cut emissions 87 per cent by 2040, in line with Climate Change Committee recommendations

Investment managers predict global and UK-focused clean energy funding will increase in the wake of the latest oil and gas crisis, UKSIF finds