European Union

Legislation

Brexit and the war on regulation: be afraid

David Powell at the New Economics Foundation warns Brexit may bring fresh attacks on green regulation

clock 11 July 2016 • 5 min read

Technology

The next Carbon Plan must be anchored in smarter economic growth

Susanne Baker of techUK argues the government's imminent new decarbonisation plan offers an opportunity for a renewed approach to a raft of emerging smart technologies

clock 08 July 2016 • 4 min read

Legislation

Brexit: Where should green businesses go from here?

Aldersgate Group event discusses how green businesses can help steer the low carbon economy agenda in a post-Brexit UK

clock 07 July 2016 • 5 min read

Investment

Could France's corporate climate reporting model be poised for international expansion?

Experts from the London Stock Exchange suggest European Union may be considering similar legislation to require investors to disclose environmental information

clock 07 July 2016 • 4 min read

Legislation

UN calls for post-Brexit UK to link with EU on environment policy

Global or regional agreements are vital for cross-border problems such as pollution and wildlife crime, says new environment chief, Erik Solheim

clock 06 July 2016 • 4 min read

Management

Are Europe's cities prepared for the impacts of climate change?

European Environment Agency calls for more collaborative work and policy support for cities to adapt to climate change consequences

clock 06 July 2016 • 5 min read

Legislation

Three-quarters of people living in cities want clean air zones, poll finds

YouGov survey of more than 800 people shows 76 per cent want to bring their cities in line with European limits on air pollution

clock 05 July 2016 • 5 min read

Policy

Councils demand say in how Brexit impacts local green policies

Local Government Association calls on government to involve councils in crucial EU exit negotiations

clock 05 July 2016 • 2 min read

Investment

Fears mount over Brexit threat to green infrastructure investment

As George Osborne raises prospects of corporation tax cuts, reports suggest pipeline of clean energy projects in line for European Investment Bank loans could be impacted by UK withdrawal from EU

clock 04 July 2016 • 3 min read

Politics

How should an environmental charity respond to Brexit?

Hubbub's Trewin Restorick reflects on a disorientating week that will impact green NGOs and charities, just as it impacts businesses and politicians

clock 01 July 2016 • 3 min read