European Union

European Commission unveils sweeping economic recovery strategy in support of Green Deal ambition

European Parliament adopts resolution calling for EU coronavirus recovery fund that prioritises net zero and the Paris Agreement

Pandemic set to curb air travel growth 10 per cent over next decade as high speed rail flourishes, UBS analysis suggests

European Commission reportedly weighing up options for stronger disclosure rules governing climate, biodiversity loss and pandemic risks

Greenhouse gas emissions traded under Europe's ETS dropped 8.7 per cent overall last year, although many airlines saw their CO2 rise

Green transition efforts should be integrated into Covid-19 recovery plans, according to European Council statement

Number of coal plants under development dropped in 2019, yet new capacity still grew and the impact of Covid-19 remains uncertain, study shows

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claims law will see net zero taken into account 'in all future policy and legislation'

With trade deal talks kicking-off on Monday BusinessGreen pulls together the UK's stance on a range of crucial climate and energy issues

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly preparing series of new environmental tax moves in next month's Budget, as Westminster and Brussels draw red lines that are set to spark a major stand-off over green rules