Risk

Group of more than 100 storm survivors seek damages over climate impacts that made extreme weather event more likely and severe in a UK first legal challenge

Study warns of ecological harms from toxic chemicals, as it argues reducing impacts through proven policies and technologies is feasible and cost-effective

Gus Majed, CEO and founder at Paratus, argues the insurance industry must recognise its position as a critical driver of global climate action

Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms average global temperatures for 2023-2025 are now likely to breach 1.5C warming threshold

Cables and interconnectors linking the UK grid to offshore wind farms and mainland Europe are to benefit from enhanced security following recent incursions, government confirms

Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service confirms 'significant wildfire activity' globally throughout 2025, as climate impacts exacerbate fire risks

New report urges insurers and policymakers to prioritise co-ordinated action against 'ever increasing' physical impacts of climate change

Financial Conduct Authority launches consultation on proposed new regulations for the expanding ESG ratings sector

New UK rules requiring central government bodies to assess and disclose their climate risk in line with TCFD guidelines are useful but need more work, National Audit Office concludes

National Emergency Briefing in Westminster calls on policymakers to rise above 'comfortable short-term options' and adopt a 'World War Two level' of leadership in response to the climate crisis