Politics
Is it time for a Climate Damages Tax?
COP24 hammered home the fact that time is running out, argues Gareth Redmond-King - is it time to think more seriously about workable loss and damage policies?
A tale of two policies
From surprisingly popular waste reforms to damaging popular renewables technologies, yesterday was another confusing day in the UK's green policy landscape
The positive signal from COP24 is clear, and businesses are responding
It is easy to feel deflated after another UN Climate Summit failed to deliver the ambitious pledges that are required, but read between the lines and the signals for business leaders are hugely encouraging
COP24: Paris Agreement 'stays on course' as Rulebook breakthroughs underline global commitment to climate action
Talks in Katowice overran by more than a day, as late rows over carbon market rules escalated, but final agreement paves way for a ramping up of global decarbonisation efforts
Never mind COP24, OPEC may be barrelling us towards a greener world
All eyes are on COP24, but Juliet Davenport argues it is the latest OPEC meeting that could provide the bigger boost for clean technologies
It's coming home (maybe)
There are powerful reasons why the UK should host the COP26 Climate Summit in 2020, and they are worthy of consideration
UK formally bids to host COP26 Climate Summit in 2020
Speaking at COP24 in Katowice, Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry announces UK has officially asked to be host country for the critical 2020 UN climate summit
Forget what you think you know about American attitudes to climate action
Tom Chivers reflects on new polling that suggests the average American consumer is concerned about climate change, whatever President Trump says to the contrary - and corporate leaders are responding
Clean energy: How the UK is helping developing nations remain competitive without carbon emissions
DFID Minister Harriet Baldwin argues there has never been a better time to help developing nations install renewable energy sources
Report: Brexit chaos fuels fears over on-going environmental risks
Greener UK Risk Tracker argues that with less than four months to go until the UK leaves the EU huge uncertainties remain over the future of environmental safeguards
Government clarifies controversial Claire Perry fracking industry meeting
Labour's Barry Gardiner has accused the Energy and Clean Growth Minister of misleading Parliament over shale gas industry meeting that she 'dropped in on'
'Zombie corporate model': Labour reveals plan for sweeping green Treasury reforms
Clive Lewis provides further details on Labour's plans for 'a radical shift in Treasury culture' to drive the UK economy onto a sustainable footing
Good corporate citizens have nothing to fear from a radical Labour government
'The green economy will simply be 'the economy' under the next Labour government' - Shadow Sustainable Economy Minister Clive Lewis' speech to the BusinessGreen Technology Awards
'Disgraceful': Anger grows as row stops COP24 Summit from 'welcoming' IPCC report
US, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Russia accused of blocking key text fully endorsing findings of historic report on impacts of 1.5C of warming
Global alignment of climate plans pushed to 2041 in UN draft
Late start date for synchronising national climate plans shows complacency and risks dampening ambition, warn observers
COP24 Overnight Briefing: Talks grind on
Thursday in Katowice brought news on pre-2020 carbon cutting progress, guidelines for dealing with climate migration, and an update on progress of official talks
'Deeply concerning': Global CO2 emissions set to rise to record high in 2018
Major study points to worrying reversal of decarbonisation trend in 2018 with emissions set to hit record highs
Paris Agreement fight could push US out permanently, warn top Obama officials
A deal in Poland that draws a hard line between developed and developing countries may be unacceptable to future administrations - Democratic or Republican
French government 'to suspend fuel tax increase'
Reports say the PM, Édouard Philippe, will announce suspension following protests
More than 170 MPs urge Parliament's pension fund to drop fossil fuels
Campaign to divest MPs' pension fund of fossil fuel holdings gains further momentum
COP24 and the end of civilisation: What to expect in the age of the unexpected
The latest crucial UN Climate Summit kicked off yesterday, but trying to predict the outcome is a mug's game
Further, faster: Responding to the 1.5C challenge
As COP24 gets underway, WBCSD's María Mendiluce argues businesses stand ready to support a more ambitious climate strategies
COP24: All the latest
Check out all the latest green business news from the crucial UN Climate Summit in Katowice
G19 asserts backing for 'irreversible' Paris Agreement ahead of COP24 kick-off
US left isolated once again, but fears remains over pace of progress as critical UN Climate Summit gets underway
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