Climate change
General strike for climate receives backing from first MP
Labour MP for Leeds North West Alex Sobel urges workers to join the prospective strike, scheduled to take place on 27 September
'Time is running out': Pope Francis urges business leaders to tackle climate emergency
Pontiff yesterday warned leading investors and energy giants that climate change 'threatens the very future of the human family'
Indigo Agriculture's bold plan to reward farmers for burying one trillion tons of CO2 in soil
A pioneering ag-tech company is working to tackle one of the world's biggest sources of emissions
Deliver 'concrete plans' to hit net zero by 2050, UN urges business leaders
Open letter to chief executives of major corporates calls for more firms to set science-based targets in line with 1.5C trajectory
UK river defences 'prevent £1.1bn a year in flood damage'
First ever financial study stresses need for investment in face of climate crisis
We must fight for a future for our children
The children of today will live until the end of the century - they will know whether we have succeeded in the climate fight, says WWF's Gareth Redmond-King
Climate scientists and green financiers recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Professors Corinne Le Quere, Richard Betts, and Hannah Cloke among those recognised for their services to understanding climate change
Australia's emissions rise again, putting Paris climate promise in doubt
Data showing increase was released late, in defiance of a senate order, but leaked to a major newspaper, leading to accusations of contempt of parliament
Public concern over environment reaches record high in UK
Britons are more worried about climate crisis than economy, crime and immigration
'The missing issue': New project to help investors confront physical climate risks
IIGCC initiative aims to help investors navigate the risks and opportunities stemming from the physical impacts of climate change
Walking the talk: Inside Carbon Credentials' journey to a 1.5 degree Science-Based Target
For years sustainability consultancy Carbon Credentials has advised large corporates on adopting a Science-Based Target - now it's had its own approved
In the fight against climate change, let's not forget the environment
Decarbonisation must go hand in hand with enhancing nature, argue scientists Dr Alona Armstrong and Prof. Mike Stephenson
Global briefing: Climate change key priority in groundbreaking NZ 'Wellbeing Budget'
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EU plans first satellite fleet to monitor CO2 in every country
Three orbiters will give first complete view of earth's surface, transforming the way carbon emissions are monitored and reported
The XR effect: Ecotricity declares 'climate emergency' and sets 2025 net zero target
In what could prove to be a world first, green entrepreneur Dale Vince has today declared a 'climate emergency' at renewable energy specialist Ecotricity
Net Zero: Merkel mulls German carbon neutral roadmap
Reports suggest Chancellor is to work with Climate Cabinet to deliver net zero plan for Europe's largest economy
Extinction Rebellion crashes pensions conference as minister defends local government fund's autonomy
'It would not be for me to tell individual funds you must do this or you must do that,' says Minister for local government
Net zero by 2050 could be too late to save civilisation - The UK's target must be 2030
Forum for the Future's Will Dawson argues aiming for net by mid-century brings with it too great a risk of temperature goals being breached
Coral reefs provide flood protection worth $1.8bn every year - it's time to protect them
The loss of coral reefs will bring with it huge economic impacts, warns Michael Beck of the University of California, Santa Cruz
Refreezing the poles and greening the oceans: Centre for Climate Repair launches in Cambridge
Cambridge University has created a research unit dedicated to exploring radical approaches for repairing the Earth's climate, but concerns over geo-engineering remain
Climate crisis: flooding threat 'may force UK towns to be abandoned'
Environment Agency calls for urgent action to protect country from river and coastal floods
From net zero to circular thinking: BusinessGreen launches 2019 Leaders Summit
Annual BusinessGreen Leaders Summit confirmed for October 23 - reserve your place now to avoid disappointment
The end of the world as we know it - and I don't feel fine
The collapse in biodiversity poses serious threats to businesses that can no longer be ignored
CCC chief Chris Stark: The world is ready for this
'Capitalism is both the cause and the solution' - The CCC chief talks to BusinessGreen about net zero, public protests, and how he is 'verging on optimism about it all'
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