Analysis
Climate Assembly: Five key takeaways from the UK's first exercise in direct democracy
More than 100 members of the UK public have carefully considered how best to reach net zero by 2050 – and the results are fascinating
Double materiality: Why nature risk and climate risk are two sides of the same coin
Current regulation and risk disclosure efforts are insufficient for tackling the varying and complex risks posed by nature loss and climate change, UCL research argues
'Investors are watching closely': How Covid-19 is accelerating the plant based 'meat' trend
As the pandemic exposes risk in meat supply chains, investors and retailers are turning in droves to alternative proteins, research suggests
Could the UK run a net-negative emission power grid by 2033?
National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios analysis paints a compelling picture of the potential for an energy system replete with hydrogen, CCS and millions of EVs
'There is no other option': Five key takeaways from the CCC's green recovery advice
The Committee on Climate Change has today set out its detailed green recovery recommendations – here is BusinessGreen's need-to-know guide
Could a UK heatwave exacerbate the coronavirus crisis?
'A heatwave coupled with a second wave of Covid-19 infections would put enormous strain on our already overburdened doctors, nurses and other key workers'
How bank holiday blackout fears could accelerate the shift to a net zero grid
Unprecedented low demand for power coupled with high renewables generation offers both headaches – and lessons – for the energy transition
'Nothing has changed, yet everything has changed': Net zero in the wake of Covid-19
What does the coronavirus crisis mean for delivering net zero policy and a successful COP26?
Shell's 2050 net zero pledge: Five key takeaways
The oil giant is aiming to fundamentally reshape its business over the next 30 years - BusinessGreen highlights the top talking points
COP26 postponed: The reaction
All the reaction from politicians, green business, academia, NGOs and think tanks on the momentous decision to postpone this year's critical UN climate change summit
Time to muck in: Soils must take centre-stage in farming policy, study argues
Royal Society study author argues people 'should be as appalled' by badly managed soils as deforestation
Net zero: Green grid innovation takes centre stage in UK energy sector plans
Energy Networks Association and National Grid reveal plans to harness green and flexible energy technologies through latest innovation strategies
Coal power in 2019: Global capacity grows, but pipeline slows sharply
Number of coal plants under development dropped in 2019, yet new capacity still grew and the impact of Covid-19 remains uncertain, study shows
Coronavirus: How falling power demand is impacting green energy
With the pandemic spurring a dramatic drop in economic activity across Europe, electricity, renewables and carbon prices have also plummeted
The UK's latest carbon footprint data: At a glance
The UK government has today released a fascinating treasure trove of data revealing how the UK's cabron footprint is shrinking - BusinessGreen reveals the key trends
Can the EU's Taxonomy end greenwashing in the financial sector?
Experts appointed by the EU Commission presented their final recommendations for what investments and activities should be considered 'sustainable' - but there remain several key unanswered questions
Budget 2020: All the green plans at a glance
BusinessGreen's all-you-need-to-know guide to the raft of key green tax and spending pledges in Rishi Sunak's first Budget as Chancellor
Budget 2020: The green economy reacts
BusinessGreen rounds up all the reaction to Rishi Sunak's tax and spending plans from green businesses, politicians, think tanks and academics
'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
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
Britain's Brexit negotiating plan: All the key green takeaways
With trade deal talks kicking-off on Monday BusinessGreen pulls together the UK's stance on a range of crucial climate and energy issues
Heathrow expansion decision ruled illegal: The green economy reacts
Green businesses, politicians, and environmental groups react to Court of Appeal's momentous ruling against a third Heathrow runway on climate change grounds
Europe's biggest firms are putting €124bn towards net zero - but is it enough?
CDP analysis of more than 800 companies shows corporate green investment is growing, but businesses must now double down to achieve net zero
Seaweed, cactus and lentils: How Knorr and other food brands are shifting to more sustainable ingredients
A growing number food firms are seeking to diversify the ingredients they use in their products to help build a more sustainable, climate resilient food system, according to the Future 50 Food initiative
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