Politics

President announces US will join Trillion Trees initiative to grow, save, and better protect one trillion trees around the world by 2050

As the green economy prepares for a decade of action, the UK's largest and most prestigious sustainable business awards is back with a pledge to recognise the pioneers of the green transition

Green economy turnover swells 4.7 per cent to hit £46.7bn in 2018, but experts warn growth is off track for delivering on net zero goals

Dominance of environmental threats in this year's Global Risks Report suggests financial world is finally starting to grasp the urgency of the climate crisis

The Sustainable Europe Investment Plan also details plans for a Just Transition Mechanism to support those regions facing a particularly far-reaching transformation

In her valedictory column as an MEP, the Greens Molly Scott Cato argues that until Labour embraces electoral reform the UK's net zero transition will remain badly underpowered

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers issues firm promise UK will not chicken-out of EU food and environmental standards in US trade deal talks

19-strong panel of climate, energy and green business experts will support citizens' assembly on climate action which meets at end of January

On crying at the climate crisis, the start of a decade of consequences, and the stark difference between ghosts and ancestors

House of Commons' catering services should reflect climate emergency in their offering, argues Caroline Lucas