Policy

Budget constraints seen as most significant barrier to decarbonisation for eight-in-10 local authorities, new FOI requests reveal

The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme is the cornerstone of its decarbonisation policy, but it is currently under fierce pressure for reform from industry groups and some member countries, writes Andrew Warren

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh survey findings reveal robust support for solar and wind across all age groups and voters, but potential challenges for government in communicating net zero policy

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech at the National Farmers Union's 2026 annual conference in Birmingham

Package diluting key sustainability reporting rules to be published in the EU's official journal in the coming days before formally entering into force

Domestic bills down by more than £200 on a year ago, but analysts warn consumers remain exposed to volatile fossil fuel markets

Official advisor concludes Scottish Government can meet emissions targets for 2030, but further work needed to put country on track to meet longer term goals

A further 1.89 million people will face the highest risk of flooding if emissions and climate impacts are left unchecked, new analysis claims

Reform deputy leader voices support for fracking and trade tariffs as he pledges to 'end lunacy of net zero stupid'

Reforms to Sustainable Farming Incentive and funding for innovation projects welcomed by both farming and conservation groups