Analysis

The European Commission has this week set out how it intends to achieve a 90 per cent cut in emissions by 2040, but the hugely ambitious plan is likely to face pushback from member states and MEPs

The Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) is just the latest body to argue the UK is starting to fall behind its European neighbours in the adoption of environmental policies and regulations

The decision to close Port Talbot's blast furnance should deal another blow to the case for new coal mining in the UK, but te controversial plans continue to advance

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: January part two

'Lofty' speeches and targets from companies and governments are failing to translate into reductions in virgin material use, a new report by Deloitte and Circle Economy Foundation warns

Science Based Targets Network is aiming to have its validation process up and running in 2024 for companies to set a suite of targets tackle their environmental impacts

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: January part one

Limiting land conversion is a notoriously difficult challenge that requires alignment between companies, governments, farmers and other stakeholders

The start of the year saw the lapsing of scores of environmental rules, and green groups remain concerned that protections have been weakened in key areas

Scientists agree carbon removal technology is necessary to mitigate the climate crisis - but it needs more investment