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President Biden signs order confirming US return to the Paris Agreement
World leaders, top businesses, and investors unite in welcoming new US administration's commitment to global climate action, as return to Paris Agreement is backed by raft of new green policy measures
Presidential possibilities
President Biden is committed to kick starting a new era of global climate action at a time when clean technologies have never been more competitive and public engagement with the environment is at all time high - myriad possibilities abound
Poll: Two-thirds of adults believe UK government should do more to combat climate change
New survey reveals 60 per cent of voters agree UK should strive to be a global leader on climate action, as Labour sets out 'crunch test' for government's COP26 climate diplomacy efforts
Honouring the Paris Agreement Goals: A way forward
While clean tech progress narratives dominate, less attention is being given to adaptation, resilience and finance for climate vulnerable countries, writes lawyer and activist Farhana Yamin
COP26: Five key questions for a crucial year of global climate diplomacy
Much is at stake in 2021 to deliver the much needed framework for the global net zero transition, with all eyes on the UK, USA, China and Covid-19
PwC: Rate of global decarbonisation must quintuple to avert worst climate impacts
Net Zero Index reveals UK has maintained highest decarbonisation rate in 21st century, but warns efforts must be accelerate rapidly to achieve global climate goals
Retiring 'Dad's Army'? Government publishes updated climate adaptation plan
UK becomes one of the first countries to submit Adaptation Communication to the UN
Joe Biden confirms plans for major economies climate summit ahead of COP26
As Climate Ambition Summit unlocks a wave of modest new climate pledges, the US President-elect vows to 'to do all that we possible can' to accelerate global climate action
'A quantum leap for climate action': UK pledges to end support for overseas oil and gas projects
Prime Minister announces UK will cut off all taxpayer support for new overseas oil, gas, and coal projects ahead of COP26, in move that has been applauded by campaigners, economists, and opposition parties
'Europe is the leader': EU agrees deal to strengthen carbon target to 55 per cent cut by 2030
European Council President Charles Michel confirms marathon talks reached an agreement to strengthen medium term carbon target and release green recovery package
UN: 'Green recovery' essential to close on-going emissions gap
Annual Emissions Gap report from the UN Environment Programme warns that without ambitious green recovery packages the world remains on track for around 3C of warming
'Paris Effect': How green technologies are on track to 'outcompete' high carbon sectors by 2030
Analysis backed by top green figures indicates net zero transition is set to rapidly escalate in 2020s, leaving carbon-intensive industries looking increasingly uncompetitive
Reports: Number 10 mulls COP26 reshuffle as anticipation builds for crucial climate summit
UK urges governments to come forward with 'very clear ambition and targets' at this week's Climate Action Summit, amid fresh warnings of devastating climate impacts
No country compliant with Paris Agreement climate goals, analysis warns
Annual Climate Change Performance Index points to mixed progress among world's 58 highest emitters
'We are taking the lead': Boris Johnson significantly strengthens UK's 2030 carbon target
Prime Minister announces new target to cut emissions 68 per cent against 1990 levels by 2030, confirming a major tightening of carbon goals as part of UK's pre-COP26 submission to the Paris Agreement
UK climate advisers urge PM to approve 'bold as possible' 2030 target
Climate Change Committee recommends UK set target to cut emissions by 'at least' 68 per cent from 1990 levels over next decade
Scottish Government promises 'indicative' Paris Agreement climate plan
Scotland to set out individual nationally-determined contribution to the Paris Agreement ahead of COP26 in Glasgow next year
New tool promises to help shippers choose the greenest services
Designed by French start-up Searoutes, new tool uses route data and vessel characteristics to calculate CO2 emissions
Why business needs to see an ambitious NDC
ScottishPower's Keith Anderson argues that the growing band of businesses and investors committed to accelerating the net zero transition need the government to submit a suitably ambitious national climate action plan to the UN
Biden ramps up plan to put US on 'irreversible path to achieve net zero emissions'
President-elect's ambitious climate strategy secures first victory, as General Motors ditches support for emissions standards legal battle
John Kerry vows to tackle climate crisis with 'the seriousness and urgency it deserves'
Newly appointed US Climate Envoy provides further evidence President-elect Biden intends to prioritise climate action on the world stage
G20 reiterates commitment to tackling 'pressing' climate challenge, as Trump left isolated
President Trump may have raged against Paris Agreement, but the rest of the G20 simply reaffirmed plans to ramp up national climate strategies and phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies
Labour: UK must use Biden victory to spark green recovery efforts
Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband has called on the government to provide a global example by creating green jobs ahead of the COP26 climate conference, in an interview with the Guardian
How the 'Biden Bounce' heralds boost for green businesses everywhere
From international co-operation on climate change to tougher regulation of financial markets, a Biden administration has the potential to turbocharge a massive new global wave of green investment