Emissions

After reducing its emissions by 51 per cent over the last 30 years, the UK has another 30 to make the same reductions again and hit net zero, Carbon Brief reveals

Developer Peel L&P says third-party verified analysis shows half the site's buildings are now net zero approved

Real Betis, Schneider Electric, and McKinstry also amongst latest wave of companies to commit to reaching net zero emissions a decade ahead of Paris Accord goal

Carbon emissions from energy stayed the same in 2019 despite expectations of further growth, latest International Energy Agency data indicates

Norsepower Rotor Sails saved the equivalent of 1,400 tonnes of CO2, independent analysis found

Swedish teenage activist delivers angry and emotional speech to world leaders at UN Climate Action Summit, as emissions pledges start to stack up

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

More than 4,000 Amazon employees have signed a letter demanding the firm clarify its environmental commitments and take more radical action to shrink its carbon footprint

Ratings agency warns of possible credit downgrades, while the UK's auto lobby says 'anti-diesel' agenda has made targets harder to reach

Official government estimates suggest UK emissions now at 1890 levels, with hopes that transport emissions are finally dipping