Covid-19
Lessons from lockdown to reset the economy
Community, flexibility, ingenuity and the simple caring for others are all values we must harness to combat the climate crisis, according to Andrew Simms and Nicky Saunter of the Rapid Transition Alliance
Government faces fresh legal threat over clean air targets in wake of Covid-19
Clutch of campaigning organisations seek judicial review of Defra's refusal to investigate reported links between pollution and Covid-19 health outcomes
'Urgent need': Ban Ki Moon joins calls for more funding to tackle air pollution
Ban Ki Moon's call comes as a new report from the Clean Air Fund calls for greater collaboration between philanthropic and government-funded efforts
Poll: Most Europeans view climate change as more pressing issue than pandemic
Of seven counties surveyed by Vattenfall, however, UK was the only outlier, where residents now view epidemics as a bigger threat than the climate crisis
To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air
Could the coronavirus crisis change the way we design green buildings?
10 principles for a green recovery
The IEA has added to the avalanche of reports making the case for a green recovery - BusinessGreen explores the key principles that are emerging as governments weigh how to engineer a climate-focused stimulus
Is sustainability undergoing a pandemic pause?
Joel Makower explores how the sustainability movement is maintaining momentum as the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold
Green Recovery: Germany unveils plans for €40bn climate spending surge
Raft of energy efficiency, green transport, and hydrogen programmes put at heart of €130bn stimulus package, as Bank of England confirms financial support for airlines
Green light for the green recovery?
After years of campaigning, the government looks poised to turbocharge the net zero transition - but can it deliver on its promise
'Self-sabotaging cycle': Global meat industry poised to spark another pandemic, warns FAIRR
Investors warn that the animal protein industry must urgently reduce routine antibiotic use to stop antibiotic-resistant superbugs from causing a future pandemic.
Reports: Chancellor preps green jobs 'revolution'
As new study suggests net zero transition could create over 350,000 new jobs and deliver £90bn in economic benefits, Rishi Sunak is said to be preparing a green jobs package that promises to go beyond previous manifesto promises
COP26 Glasgow Climate Summit poised for full year delay
UN widely expected to approve UK government request for crucial Summit to be rescheduled for November 2021
ECIU: Leaky homes and extended lockdown could exacerbate households' Covid-19 financial struggles
A new analysis by the ECIU notes that extended lockdown into the winter months could exacerbate fuel poverty in the UK and calls on the government to implement vast energy efficiency programmes for homes that will lower heating bills while reducing carbon,...
Building back better after COVID-19: Why the climate agenda is part of the solution
Pursuing an ambitious low carbon, environmental, and skills agenda as part of the government's economic recovery plan is a key part of the solution to today's public interest concerns around unemployment, regional inequality, and resilience argues Aldersgate...
'Extreme' effect: Global emissions plummet 17 per cent during lockdown
First peer-reviewed study predicts global emissions could fall seven per cent this year, but warns such savings are required every year for decades to come to meet climate goals
Looking towards an ESG shaped future
Scottish Widows Maria Nazarova-Doyle explains how the coronavirus crisis has made green investments more attractive than ever
Labour talks up vision for 'most ambitious climate recovery plan in the world'
Opposition stresses that climate action should be at heart of recovery plans, as over 400 civil society groups urge governments to reinvigorate pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals
From North America to Europe, green recovery battle lines are drawn
Just days after Canada unveiled a loan programme for big businesses that mandates climate disclosures, more than 300 US corporates call on both chambers of US Congress for measures to help the country "build back better"
EU urges member states to attach green conditions to State Aid, after revamped rules omit mandatory climate conditions
Revised State Aid rules published by the European Commission on Friday require that large companies report on how they use public funds in line with national and EU green goals, but falls short of mandating climate conditions for stimulus packages
Government promises £2bn active transport blitz, as fears grow over spike in post-lockdown pollution
Government launches £250m emergency active travel fund, but campaigners warn Prime Minister's advice to avoid public transport could fuel car-focused recovery
10 years of Sustainable Living: Unilever calls on government and corporates to end 'business as usual'
As consumer goods giant marks anniversary of industry-leading sustainability plan, chief executive Alan Jope promises beefed up new strategy and urges companies, governments, and NGOs to reject a return to 'business-as-usual' in the wake of Covid-19 crisis...
The seven steps to a green and resilient recovery
Backed by high and low carbon businesses alike, the Energy Transitions Commission has outlined seven key priorities for delivering credible, net zero-focused recovery packages
CCC urges government to craft climate-resilient Covid-19 recovery plans
Letter to the Prime Minister by government climate advisers adds further weight to cross-sector calls for coronavirus stimulus packages to eschew carbon-intensive practices in favour of low-carbon, climate-resilient industries and projects
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