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Why 2020 is the crunch year for climate risk reporting
Companies need to work out how to report their climate exposure or risk regulators stepping in, argues Verisk Maplecroft's Will Nichols
Nuclear power can deliver a 'levelled-up' green economy - with the right support from government
Sue Ferns of trade union Prospect argues the government can help ensure nuclear power provides a vital plank in the net zero transition
'Societal engagement is essential': New study shines light on net zero challenges
Less meat consumption and flying, huge scaling up of carbon capture and clean energy capacity, and transformational changes to land use are all to deliver net zero emissions by 2050, major new study argues
Can a national carbon price be made fair and effective?
Conventional fiscal thinking needs to be turned on its head to implement a fairer, more effective approach to net zero, according to the authors of a new report
Project Drawdown: Could the world halt global warming entirely from the mid-2040s?
A galvanising new analysis argues the existing portfolio of solutions needed to tackle the climate crisis is technologically feasible and can deliver massive economic savings
Coronavirus fears, oil price slumps, and net zero pressures: Calls grow for green Budget stimulus
The Johnson administration has promised to put the environment at the heart of its first Budget, but will escalating economic woes curb its green ambitions?
Alok Sharma: We want to see all nations committing to reaching net zero emissions as soon as possible
COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma's first major UN speech - in full
Asset managers accused of failing to lead the way on responsible investment
More than two-thirds of the $36tr of assets held by some of the world's largest asset managers are being managed by responsible investment 'laggards' and poor performers, while the industry currently has no stand-out leaders, damning new research shows....
Global Briefing: General Motors powers up $20bn EV investment plan
Plus all the top green business news from around the world
A conversation with Ford's sustainability leader
How will the No. 2 American automaker focus on sustainability amidst restructuring and major transformation?
It's time to unleash solar's potential
The government must deploy as much solar as feasible under the Contracts for Difference scheme - net zero depends on it, argues Chris Hewett of the Solar Trade Association
Marginal gains - what does a climate 'win' in 2020 look like?
Ed King reflects on how the world of high level sport offers some sage advice on how to drive climate action in the face of authoritarian and reactionary opponents
The government must deliver clear sighted energy efficiency policy - nothing else will do
The government must deliver on its promises to tackle the UK's woefully inefficient housing stock, argues Andrew Warren
SDG15: How can businesses best protect life on land?
From natural capital accounting and nature based solutions to vertical farming and net zero strategies, a suite of policies are emerging to help businesses support SDG15 and protect life on land
Lessons from Laustiz: What can the UK learn from Germany's just transition policies?
Efforts to redevelop the historic coal mining region of Laustiz in Germany are the result of empowering local communities - it is imperative the UK does the same, argues IPPR's Josh Emden
'Net zero at lowest cost': Government unveils sweeping renewables reforms
Proposals to let onshore renewables compete for clean power contracts accompanied by new plans to boost energy storage and catalyse floating wind farm development
The decade-long inside story behind an onshore wind revival
Former RenewableUK deputy chief executive Maf Smith reflects on the rollercoaster ride that has finally delivered a major victory for the onshore renewables sector
Brexit currently risks failing our environment - here are six ways to turn that around
The Environment Bill shows a desire to do things better, but it needs significant improvement, argues ClientEarth's Tom West
'Time to pull the plug': Is pressure on coal-investing banks starting to deliver results?
High street banks such as Barclays, HSBC and Standard Chartered are facing growing pressure from activists, shareholders and potentially regulators over their links to to coal and potential stranded asset risk
Breaking the single-use cycle
Jo Gilroy is head of sustainability and environment at Kier Group
Global Briefing: Japan hints at coal export policy crackdown
Plus all the top green business news from around the world
Stores are essential for the Loop reusable packaging program
The Loop circular packaging model is fast taking shape, and the company behind it insists conventional retailers still have a huge role to play in its success
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