Politics

Microgeneration records are being toppled and now larger projects are enjoying a wave of planning approvals - are the UK's ambitious clean power plans starting to be realised?

The EU has introduced stronger policies on air quality, biodiversity, and climate, while many UK environmental policy frameworks have largely stood still, new research alleges

Alarm bells are ringing inside COP30 Presidency at the dearth of NDCs submitted by Paris Agreement signatories with just weeks to go until UN-set deadline

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly tasks Treasury officials with drawing up further planning reforms that could see some environmental protection rules stripped back

From clean energy and EV manufacturing to energy efficiency and heat pumps - the UK's low carbon economy is the right place to look for growth, writes Dr Steve Coulter from Green Alliance

Geneva talks fail to deliver promised treaty to tackle global plastic pollution, as draft text angers both sides of deadlocked negotiations

Only 13 per cent of MPs claim to feel pressure from businesses to deliver bolder climate action, despite 85 per cent of business leaders backing stronger regulation

Negotiators attempt to salvage plastic pollution talks, after campaigners claim latest draft text leaves key policies 'on the cutting room floor'

General public overwhelmingly back policies to reduce waste, with two thirds claiming they would change habits to end 'throwaway culture'

Leading business group calls on corporate leaders to overcome logistical challenges and make their presence felt at crucial climate summit