Politics

After a hugely dramatic year, the green economy faces a uniquely challenging few months as the opponents of climate action prepare to ramp up their opposition to the net zero transition

Farmers and environmental groups hit out at terms of free trade deal they warn risks undermining UK environmental standards

As families face hefty energy bills this winter, calls are growing for market reforms that can both protect consumers and accelerate efforts to decarbonise the UK energy system

But campaigners warn proposals are not ambitious enough, and could throw the gas industry a lifeline as decarbonisation efforts accelerate

Initially set to open in April 2021, Scotland's pioneering deposit return scheme will now not launch until August 2023

Clean transport advocates point out £30bn price tag for railway electrification is in the same ball park as budget for road building

New statistics released today by the Mayor of London's office reveal the positive impact of the expanded scheme since it launched in October

CCC's annual progress report on the Scottish Parliament's climate efforts commends the country for its ambitious targets, but warns strategy for delivering net zero emissions remains unclear

A coalition of top business groups, unions, and environmental leaders have written a letter to Boris Johnson calling for a renewed cross-government push to strengthen the UK's national climate action plan in support of the Glasgow Climate Pact

Future of controversial North Sea development unclear after minority shareholder Shell backs out citing weak investment case