Policy

The CCC's epic new report provides the blueprint for a net zero economy, the rationale for following it, and hints at the high drama that will define the century - it could prove to be a canonical document

BusinessGreen rounds up all the crucial findings in the Climate Change Committee's mammoth 450 page report on how to meet the UK's carbon targets

Fresh investigation from NGO slams UK government for its part in rush to issue exploration licenses to a string of European and North American companies

Environment Secretary George Eustice reveals that acting chief regulator at Ofqual is the government's leading candidate to become chair at post-Brexit green watchdog

'This investment programme is going to breathe life into the UK economy - it's as much an economic policy as a climate policy, particularly over the next 10 years as we recover from the pandemic'

Government introduces first dedicated number plates for zero emission vehicles, potentially paving the way for new incentives for electric vehicle drivers

A UK-EU trade deal hangs in the balance as diplomats battle to resolve the irresolvable conundrum created by the UK's desire to maintain access to the world's largest market without abiding by its rules

Policy Exchange report explores how energy market reforms could save customers £50bn on bills by 2050 while supporting green manufacturing and offshore wind deployment

UK urges governments to come forward with 'very clear ambition and targets' at this week's Climate Action Summit, amid fresh warnings of devastating climate impacts