Risk
Michael Gove: 'It is clear that the planet and its weather patterns are changing before our eyes'
'Stark reality': UK Climate Projections report warns UK facing risk of 'devastating impacts'
Climate change 'will inflict substantial damages on US lives'
US National Climate Assessment details climate change impact - current response to crisis is insufficient, authors say
Global briefing: Greenhouse gas emissions hit record high - again
BusinessGreen brings you this week's green business news from around the world
An international mission to ends of the Earth to seek answers to climate change: why the Thwaites Glacier matters to me
Claire Perry explains how a pioneering new UK-US research project to Antarctica will help inform domestic climate resilience efforts
Air pollution levels 'forcing families to move out of cities'
As diesel emission fears mount, a growing number of parents now consider clean air the main factor when choosing a school
Bank of England urged to 'lead by example' on climate risk
Letter urges Bank of England to become first central bank in Europe to reflect climate-related financial risks in its monetary operations
How surging mega-cities could pose a major climate challenge for businesses
Investments in the world's fastest growing cities face the biggest risk from climate change, according to analysis by Verisk Maplecroft
US funds with big Amazon farming stakes face Bolsonaro choice
Finance to be 'very important' tool if Brazil's government strips Amazon protections, say researchers
100% Club: Companies urged to tackle incomplete greenhouse gas reporting
New initiative argues that only a handful of firms are disclosing all their operational greenhouse gas emissions
New alignment project can 'cut the clutter' in business reporting
Today a new project will be launched to promote alignment between the major financial and non-financial standard-setters globally - Richard Howitt of the IIRC explains the thinking behind the ambitious new initiative
Climate disclosure: Global reporting bodies to align around TCFD guidelines
Host of international corporate reporting schemes launch two year programme to better align standards
Study: Just five per cent of top corporate pension funds have climate policy in place
Pinsent Masons analysis reveals that while three quarters recognise climate risks, only a handful of top funds have introduced detailed policy response
Climate-related water risk threatens firms, leading ratings agency warns
S&P Global Ratings warns water-related risks are rising, leaving water-intensive firms exposed
Hermes CEO: ESG policies 'missing the point'
Investors risk missing 'profound change' in consumer habits, says Hermes boss
Crumbling coastlines: 520,000 coastal homes and business at risk of seaside flooding
With sea levels rising, Committee on Climate Change urges major overhaul of government's management of coastal flooding and erosion
Study: Nearly 90 per cent of pension savings not accounting for climate risks
Assessment of world's 100 largest pension funds finds only 13 per cent have been assessed for their exposure to climate-related risks
Survey: Scottish firms fear escalating climate risks
New survey finds nearly nine out of 10 big companies in Scotland accept climate change is a risk to their business
The BusinessGreen Guide to the SDGs: SDG17 - Partnerships for the Goals
The SDGs end with a commitment to 'strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development', but what role do businesses have to play?
OECD: Global resource use set to double by 2060
Sobering new report suggests greenhouse gas emissions from materials are on track to almost double by 2060, almost certainly breaching Paris Agreement goals
Migrants building £2.6bn windfarm paid fraction of minimum wage
Workers on Beatrice project in Scotland have included irregular migrants on under £5 an hour
The BusinessGreen Guide to the SDGs: SDG16 - Peace, justice, and strong institutions
The world has pledged to 'promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development', but what role does the business community have to play?
The BusinessGreen Guide to the SDGs: SDG15 - Life on Land
How will the global pledge to 'protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems' shape the global economy?
The BusinessGreen Guide to the SDGs: SDG14 - Life Below Water
How will the pledge to 'conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development' impact the global business community?
How microplastics salted the Earth: Over 90 per cent of salt brands studied found to contain microplastics
Study sampled a range of salt brands globally and found over 90 per cent contained microplastics
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