Policy

Almost 90,000 Brits, including nearly 13,000 school classes and 39 MPs, are to count plastic waste this week as part of Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic's national survey

Projects to receive investment include in-sewer monitors, AI technology, and hiring of specialist staff to detect and reduce spills

Bright Blue urges government to 'get building' after survey reveals high levels of support for green housing and clean energy development

Spain to follow France in banning flights where rail offers viable alternative, Italy confirms coal phase out date, and Azerbaijan joins global methane pledge

The government has promised £800m for offshore wind in this year's CfD auction, but industry figures fear the budget is insufficient to meet 2030 renewables targets - and could put climate goals at risk

Latest government attitudes poll finds public remains broadly supportive of net zero transition and keen to take individual actions to mitigate climate impacts

Experts warn next auction round likely to leave the UK badly off track to meet its target of 50GW of new offshore wind capacity by 2030

Jeremy Hunt may have made scant mention of the environment, but today's Budget documents included some important green developments

Government confirms plans for consultation on a new regulatory regime for ESG ratings

Chancellor announces deal to purchase Wylfa and Oldbury sites, as part of Budget dominated by pre-election tax cuts