Policy

Ahead of the London Energy Security Summit, the Climate Group's Helen Clarkson argues renewables can play a critical role in enhancing resilience following several years of damaging shocks for the global economy

New rules mean heat pumps and other electric heating appliances must feature functionality that ensures consumers can access cheaper tariffs

The late Pope was one of the world's most powerful advocates for global environmental action and a player in international climate talks

New survey reveals vast majority of business executives want to shift to renewables - and they could relocate if governments fail to boost clean energy generation

Climate change is a local issue just as much as is a national or international one - so let's give councils more resources and responsibility to tackle it, writes Exmouth Town Council's climate officer Zoey Cooper

Government sets out new integrity principles in a bid to boost confidence in carbon and nature markets, as buyers warn of a squeeze on high quality credits that could see prices start to rise

Latest report from Copernicus Climate Change service confirms Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent - but still almost a quarter of Brits think concerns over climate change have been exaggerated

New report sets out five point plan that would allow the government to deliver on its goal of upgrading five million homes to cut energy bills and carbon emissions

Reports suggest UK government is prepared to align with EU Emissions Trading Scheme as part of efforts to strengthen ties with Brussels and avoid threat of carbon border levies

Annual Water Quality Report from Surfers Against Sewage warns industry remains badly off track to meet targets for cutting pollution incidents