Policy

UK's total share of electricity from coal dropped to record low of 0.7 per cent between April and June as phase out continues

There's little chance the government will meet its 2020 smart meter deadline, but less still it will publicly admit defeat, says Labour's Alan Whitehead

Sluggish roll out of smart meters could jeopardise journey to low-carbon electricity system, according to Labour's Alan Whitehead

Swiss government says net zero goal will put country in line with the most ambitious national targets under the Paris Agreement

Campaign group says action to ground flights at airport is proportionate to climate threat, as Heathrow says activists will face 'full force of the law'

Major companies pledge to join youth climate activists on day strikes worldwide on 20th September in support of climate action

Fuel poverty will only be solved if public pressure for politicians to act is ramped up, warns Andrew Warren

The latest G7 summit promised a funding boost for global climate action, while providing evidence the coalition for tackling the climate crisis is under ever more intense pressure from the White House

Electric planes and cleaner fuels gain major funding boost, as reported plans to slash petrol and diesel duty draw ire from green groups

UK doubles climate aid contributions and announces extra £7m for 'Blue Belt' scheme to protect marine life, as plans emerge for new Amazon protection initiative