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Why anyone who cares about climate action should have Georgia on their mind
As Andrew Warren argues, the high profile re-run election for Georgia's two Senate seats could yet determine the direction of US - and by extension global - climate efforts for years to come
EU watchdog slams Commission for appointing BlackRock as ESG finance advisor
European Ombudsman calls on EU to update its conflict of interest guidelines for procurement contracts following its decision to hire a business division of world's leading fossil fuel financier to develop ESG banking regulation study
Time to set a new precedent for global trade policy
UK trade policy must set an ambitious new precedent that supports green growth and accelerates global action on climate and biodiversity, writes Aldersgate Group's Kate Young
'Public money for public goods': Agriculture Bill becomes law
Landmark legislation passes into law, but concerns remain over how new Environmental Land Management System will be enacted
How the government aims to root out illegal deforestation in company supply chains
UK firms are to be fined for importing products linked to illegal deforestation, but green groups argue the new rules are far from strong enough
'World leading'? Environment Bill returns to Parliament as calls grow for stronger post-Brexit safeguards
Legislation returns to Parliament amid fierce criticism from campaigners over a number of key amendments and concerns that delays could put UK's environment in legal limbo once Brexit transition period ends
Brexit food fears ease as government pledges to give trade watchdog more teeth
Government pledges to give Trade and Agriculture Commission ability to scrutinise post-Brexit trade deals, but campaigns warn amendment to legislation falls short of formally banning products such as chlorinated chicken from the UK
Why the Environment Bill must come back with a bang not a whimper
With the long-awaited Environment Bill returning to parliament next week, Green Alliance's Ruth Chambers sets out what Parliament's priorities should be
Are the government's green farming reforms at risk of 'sabotage'?
The government insists its plans are on track, but with just weeks to go before the UK leaves the EU farming subsidy regime, campaigners and farmers alike are 'hugely concerned' about the lack of clarity over what comes next
MEPs vote for vegan burgers and veggie sausages to keep their name
Veggie burgers are safe, but campaigners warn debate has distracted from broader Common Agricultural Policy proposals set to be voted on this afternoon that they say will seriously hurt European small farmers and natural habitats
Shipping: Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition ahead of crucial global meeting
IMO talks are once again courting controversy, with green groups warning that current proposals setting out how the sector can deliver its 2030 decarbonisation target fall far short of global climate goals
Government confirms post-Brexit plans for vehicle emissions standards
Department for Transport publishes responses to consultations on how to regulate emissions standards for cars, vans, and lorries from January
'Very concerning': Crunch time for 'green Brexit' as trade deal deadline looms
Reports may have suggested that the UK and EU have reached agreement on incorporating the Paris Agreement into any trade deal, but with just 12 weeks to go until the Brexit transition period ends huge uncertainties and risks remain for the green economy...
Road haulage groups accused of lobbying against air pollution efforts
DeSmog investigation uncovers lobbying by some road and freight trade bodies that may have delayed and watered down local UK measures to tackle illegal levels of air pollution
Powering progress or enabling inertia? The role of corporate climate advocacy in 2020
Hundreds of businesses are now working to deliver net zero emissions, but are their lobbying activities supporting or undermining that goal?
More than 150 business leaders urge EU to step up 2030 emissions target
Call to adopt targets proposed in last year's Green New Deal plan made in an open letter signed by the more than 150 business leaders
'Pesticide scandal': UK branded biggest exporter of 'banned' chemicals
Greenpeace investigation reveals how a loophole is allowing UK firms to export 'banned' hazardous agrochemicals to developing countries
Study: Cleaner air could net the UK a £1.6bn economic boost
New analysis suggests three million working days a year are lost to air pollution
Government faces fresh legal threat over clean air targets in wake of Covid-19
Clutch of campaigning organisations seek judicial review of Defra's refusal to investigate reported links between pollution and Covid-19 health outcomes
'Well off track': Institute for Government warns UK's net zero efforts are slipping behind schedule
Major new report warns government urgently needs to set out credible strategy for decarbonising transport, buildings, agriculture, and industry
MPs table fresh legislation to 'close gaps' in UK Climate Change Act
Proposed Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill would see international aviation, shipping, and consumption fall within the UK's 2050 net zero target, while putting climate assemblies on a formal standing
California shows us how to phase out petrol and diesel cars
The UK government should introduce a California-style Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate to clean up road transport, argues Policy Exchange's Ed Birkett
Power and planning
The government's new planning reforms could unleash a new wave of essential green infrastructure or scar the UK with car-dependent suburban sprawl – and it is too early to tell which
James Bevan: Environmental regulations remain key for post-Brexit success
Environment Agency chief executive argues 'good regulation is what gets you green growth and a blue planet'
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