Science

Defra confirms Infrastructure Strategy will include record investment of almost £8bn in flood defences over the next decade

Climate adaptation, national action plans, finance roadmaps, and budget concerns top the agenda, as latest negotiations aim to lay groundwork for crucial COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil this autumn

Comms strategy and language tweaks can bolster enduring net zero support in response to rising cost concerns, polling suggests

Plus the White House seeks to rollback EV and power plant emissions rules, New Zealand's net zero plan faces a legal challenge, and new investment in fusion energy and electric aircraft

Countries took a crucial step forward on transparency at the UN Oceans Conference in France this week, write Bloomberg Philanthropies' Melissa Wright and Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long

By mandating companies to reduce their emissions, firms would have no other option but to change their operations and phase out fossil fuels, argues Speeki CEO Scott Lane

Nutritional improvements include an increase in protein and a reduction in saturated fats of 80 to 90 per cent across the range

Environment Secretary Steve Reed launches call for evidence seeking views on how to encourage more businesses to invest in nature restoration

The opening speech from the UK Green Business Awards 2025

All the winners and highly commended finalists from this year's UK Green Business Awards