Policy
COP24: Paris Agreement 'stays on course' as Rulebook breakthroughs underline global commitment to climate action
Talks in Katowice overran by more than a day, as late rows over carbon market rules escalated, but final agreement paves way for a ramping up of global decarbonisation efforts
Never mind COP24, OPEC may be barrelling us towards a greener world
All eyes are on COP24, but Juliet Davenport argues it is the latest OPEC meeting that could provide the bigger boost for clean technologies
The stranded wealth of nations?
Thijs van de Graaf and Michael Bradshaw argue a critical component of the 'just transition' is being ignored
The scientific case for a climate 'war effort'
Professor Nick Cowern warns the even the IPCC 1.5C report may be over-optimistic - and businesses and governments need to respond to the 'climate emergency'
It's coming home (maybe)
There are powerful reasons why the UK should host the COP26 Climate Summit in 2020, and they are worthy of consideration
EU ordered to strengthen car emissions tests in 'landmark' court ruling
General Court of the EU orders reversal to decision that allowed carmakers to exceed emissions limits by up to 110 per cent during on-road tests
UK formally bids to host COP26 Climate Summit in 2020
Speaking at COP24 in Katowice, Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry announces UK has officially asked to be host country for the critical 2020 UN climate summit
For miners and heavy industry carbon pricing can help cut climate emissions faster
Tom Butler CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals explains why the sector is keen to see carbon pricing schemes expanded - and fast
Report: City supply chain focus could double decarbonisation impact
Green Alliance report argues that by harnessing collective bargain power and focusing on greener supply chains, cities can ramp up decarbonisation efforts
Forget what you think you know about American attitudes to climate action
Tom Chivers reflects on new polling that suggests the average American consumer is concerned about climate change, whatever President Trump says to the contrary - and corporate leaders are responding
'Disappointing': Recycling rates remain flat, raising prospects of missed EU targets
Latest household waste data for England confirm negligible progress on recycling rates, leaving the country well short of 2020 goal
COP24: International bodies commit to 'climate neutrality' as Katowice talks heat up
Raft of development banks and international agencies pledge to make their operations 'climate neutral'
Clean energy: How the UK is helping developing nations remain competitive without carbon emissions
DFID Minister Harriet Baldwin argues there has never been a better time to help developing nations install renewable energy sources
'Cost competitive with fossil fuels': UK solar farm cost reductions smash expectations
Industry analysis suggests cost of large-scale UK solar projects could drop below £40MWh by 2030
'Politics still matter': As ministers arrive at COP24, business ramps up call to action
Talks are entering the final straight, and businesses are demanding an ambitious rulebook to help guide their green investments
Report: Brexit chaos fuels fears over on-going environmental risks
Greener UK Risk Tracker argues that with less than four months to go until the UK leaves the EU huge uncertainties remain over the future of environmental safeguards
Government clarifies controversial Claire Perry fracking industry meeting
Labour's Barry Gardiner has accused the Energy and Clean Growth Minister of misleading Parliament over shale gas industry meeting that she 'dropped in on'
Could businesses hold the key to overcoming climate apathy?
Leo Barasi warns that increasingly visible climate impacts will not on their own spur greater action - a just transition path and compelling business narrative is also needed
'Zombie corporate model': Labour reveals plan for sweeping green Treasury reforms
Clive Lewis provides further details on Labour's plans for 'a radical shift in Treasury culture' to drive the UK economy onto a sustainable footing
Good corporate citizens have nothing to fear from a radical Labour government
'The green economy will simply be 'the economy' under the next Labour government' - Shadow Sustainable Economy Minister Clive Lewis' speech to the BusinessGreen Technology Awards
COP24: As Trump administration prepares to promote coal, business giants step up calls for bolder climate action
Business groups launch series of new initiatives to help mainstream clean technologies and sustainable practices
Government wants UK bioeconomy to double in size by 2030
Government strategy envisions bio-based economy reaching £440bn in value, but industry sceptical it can get there without further policy support
Tackle climate or face financial crash, say world's biggest investors
UN summit urged to end all coal burning and introduce substantial taxes on emissions
'Disgraceful': Anger grows as row stops COP24 Summit from 'welcoming' IPCC report
US, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Russia accused of blocking key text fully endorsing findings of historic report on impacts of 1.5C of warming
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