Climate change

A further 1.89 million people will face the highest risk of flooding if emissions and climate impacts are left unchecked, new analysis claims

At a time when climate action is under fire, corporate leaders still have the power to accelerate decarbonisation efforts and secure their place in history - if they choose to do so

Businesses join the likes of Lidl, Sainsbury’s, M&S, and Ocado in pledging to increase portion of sales from sustainable beans, lentils, and pulses

But critics argue new industry initiative threatens to 'water down' animal welfare efforts

Food giant reveals its emissions have fallen by almost a quarter since 2018, but it fell short on targets for tackling plastics and ensuring deforestation-free sourcing

New paper details how up to eight irreversible environmental tipping points could be reached below 2C of warming

Illegal forest clearing in Brazil hits record low, plus Mumbai picked to host Earthshot Prize 2026, and Denmark to offer farmers €1bn to return land to nature

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: February 2026 part two

Rhun ap Iorwerth admits flagship emissions target is no longer realistic, but expresses confidence Wales can still reach net zero ahead of the UK-wide target date of 2050

Worsening flood outlook prompts renewed calls for climate adaptation measures