Policy
Resilience post COVID-19
Ben Caldecott reflects on how a fixation on short-run cost optimisation has resulted in economic systems and business models that are not sufficiently resilient to shocks
Coronavirus: How falling power demand is impacting green energy
With the pandemic spurring a dramatic drop in economic activity across Europe, electricity, renewables and carbon prices have also plummeted
Taps risk running dry within 20 years in parts of England, government warned
Government's spending watchdog warns climate change could devastate water supplies in parts of England unless urgent action taken to reduce demand
Coronavirus: Calls grow for green recovery, as battle lines drawn over US stimulus
Leading experts from around the world argue policymakers should avoid locking in fossil fuel infrastructure, as President Trump attacks the 'ridiculous Green New Deal'
Data reveals Environment Agency has beefed up business investigations
Top law firm highlights how overall number of investigations into businesses suspected of environmental infractions has increased 12 per cent since 2018
Parliamentary pension fund steps up renewables investment, but MPs insist full divestment urgently needed
Caroline Lucas: 'Parliament declared a climate emergency nearly a year ago, and the parliamentary pension fund needs to fall into line'
Government accused of 'staggering' failure to invest in soil health monitoring
Fraction of budget spent on soils in England despite importance for combatting floods and boosting food security, Sustainable Soils Alliance warns
COP26: Postpone, virtual, or as you were?
With the planet reeling from Covid-19, whether or not to go ahead with the critical UN climate summit in November is no easy decision, says ECIU's Richard Black
The myth of silver linings
The coronavirus pandemic will change the world, but it is impossible to know how - the green economy must now strive to shape the new normal
'Red flag for COP26': Most high carbon firms shooting 'wide of the mark' for a 2C world
Investor-led Transitions Pathway Initiative warns four in five firms in carbon intensive sectors currently fail Paris Agreement test
North West beefs up green hydrogen hub plans
North West Energy & Hydrogen Cluster unveils roadmap to drive low carbon skills development in the region, as Australian mining giants debut green hydrogen consortium
How can the capital prepare its workforce for a net zero London?
Sadiq Khan has mooted an ambitious net zero goal if he is re-elected Mayor, but a London Assembly report argues more for more focus building the skills to get there
Government awards latest wave of Air Quality Grants
Local authorities across England receive a share of £2.2m clean air funding award
COP26 delay speculation mounts, as calls grow for green stimulus blitz
Government yet to make a decision on COP26 postponement, as observers warn diplomatic challenges would remain if Summit is rescheduled
2020-2030: A decade of ambition for Northern Ireland's green energy system
Steven Agnew, head of the Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group, reveals how engagement with renewables is evolving fast in the country
COP26: Fears grow over UN climate summit amid coronavirus fallout
UK government insists it is on track to deliver crucial UN Climate Summit in November as planned
Tackling the scourge of plastic waste requires ambitious policies
Bright Blue's Patrick Hall sets out four immediate actions the government should take to combat plastic waste
Environment Agency steps up efforts to tackle water supply crunch
Government warns population growth and climate impacts means UK will need 3.4 billion litres of water a day by 2050
How can we make climate change relevant to people?
Business and governments need to engage closely with communities to persuade households they are part of the solution to climate change, argues Hubbub's Trewin Restorick
Climate-friendly diet study suggests three burgers a week guideline
New Greenpeace backed report makes case for cutting average European meat consumption by over two thirds
Government pledges £2bn export finance for overseas 'clean growth' projects
Move follows criticism from MPs over levels of support UK Export Finance has given to fossil fuel projects in low and middle income countries in recent years
Samsonite lift sustainability efforts with 'carbon neutral' pledge
Luggage maker promises to cut carbon emissions, source 100 per cent renewable energy, and boost durability and recyclability of its products
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