Policy

Research from Energy Systems Catapult suggests setting carbon standards could realign economic incentives to help drive rapid emissions cuts

Six House of Commons select committees announce plans for climate-focused Citizens Assembly, as Nicola Sturgeon reveals Scotland will host a 'Big Climate Conversation'

Shell, BP and Centrica have talked of backing EU emissions target but withheld support

Government must give local planning authorities more power and money to enable carbon neutral buildings and infrastructure systems if UK is to meet net zero target, industry group warns

The government's failure to act on fashion waste is damning evidence Ministers do not yet comprehend the environmental crisis, but businesses need to be aware reforms will come eventually

UK Energy Research Centre study analyses extent of disruption that will be necessary across heat, transport, power, and construction sectors to meet climate goals

Current plans fall short of 2030 targets, official European Commission assessment warns

The way to deliver a just transition to net zero is through public borrowing, argues Dr Matthew Lockwood of the University of Sussex

As candidates to become Prime Minister reassert support for net zero goal, major survey reveals climate change has become a 'mainstream issue' for the British public

UK commits £8.5m to help Colombia protect and monetise biodiversity reserves, invest in low emission vehicles and green country's finance sector