News Analysis

Plus: New York hails building emissions progress; Singapore launches green levy for flights; and MEPs set out their COP31 priorities, in our round up of the top green business news from around the world this week.

Prime Minister's plans for new government-backed investment vehicle to back grid projects is broadly welcomed, but experts warn further reforms are needed to curb rising bills

Leader warns of 'colossal' climate price being paid by smaller nations, High Seas Treaty passes 100 ratifications, and Australia's opposition leader claims COP31 co-host has 'done its bit' on climate

Ageing wind and solar capacity that is approaching the end of its initial lifespan is set to have 'profound' implications for the global energy transition, according to Wood Mackenzie

MPs and environmental campaigners call for overhaul of how Sustainable Farming Incentive funding is allocated, after thousands of farmers were left high and dry when allocation window abruptly closed this week

The share of household waste collected from doorsteps and sent for recycling has barely changed in 15 years, but there are hopes new simpler collection rules could deliver some much needed progress

Wide-ranging report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies proposes series of policy interventions that could help lower domestic energy costs while still driving decarbonisation

Campaign group Mothers Rise Up warns flood-prone communities risk being trapped with uninsurable homes, as investigation shows major insurers are still investing billions of dollars in fossil fuels

New analysis argues COP31 host has made 'good strides' with its renewables policy framework, but warns its power system remains hugely reliant on fossil fuels

Fully operational carbon storage business opened at port of Esbjerg, Netherlands reveals fossil fuel plan, and Panama Canal to cut maritime traffic due to El Niño