Policy

BusinessGreen rounds up all the reaction from politicians, campaigners, business leaders, and financiers to the government's reported plans to weaken decarbonisation policies

Business leaders respond furiously to reports government is planning to roll back key climate policies, warning proposals will undermine UK investment and international standing

Climate Crisis Advisory Group report warns too many cities are continuing to pursue 'climate-unfit' urban development

Environmental campaign groups warn ASA lacks the remit or resources to effectively police 'greenwash' campaigns

Two separate reports stress that meeting the climate targets set out in the Paris Agreement remains entirely feasible - with the right policy mix

BBC reports Number 10 is considering delaying target for ending the sale of new internal combustion engine cars and phasing out gas boilers

World's sixth largest coal exporter commits to phasing out coal power, as influential campaign welcomes latest members

New study confirms that no major economy is on track to decarbonise power sector in line with global climate goals

Cross-party committee slams 'lack of leadership and deep-rooted complacency' within government over flawed water policy regime

New research suggests requirement for developers to fund habitat improvements could protect and create over 15,000 hectares for biodiversity each year