Global Briefing

Incoming US President calls on UK government to 'get rid of windmills', as Russian gas stops flowing to EU states through Ukraine and Norway confirms it is on track to 'pretty much erase' new petrol and diesel cars

Plus Pakistan and Bahamas back global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, Ecuador's debt-for-nature swap, and other top green business stories from around the world this week

Australia confirms new fossil fuel finance policy, the World Bank announces $100bn of development funding, and plans advance of e-mobility services in East Africa

Plus Masdar snaps up Greek renewables developer Terna Energy, Spain offers 'climate leave' to workers, and all the top green business news from around the world this week

Plus all the top green business news from around this week, from Mexico's 2050 net zero target to lab grown meat in Hong Kong

Oil and gas giant reverses 2021 ruling in blow to climate campaigners, European Parliament delays landmark deforestation legislation by a year, and German city announces 2035 gas grid phase-out

The Brazilian government releases data confirming it is making progress in tackling deforestation, as the UAE unveils a new national climate plan and there is bad news for Sweden's wind energy industry

Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse, philanthropists pledge $51.7m for protection of the high seas, and Microsoft builds a wooden data centre

China talks up its manufacturing plans, Ireland appoints a Just Transition Commission, and NatWest sets out European solar investment strategy