News Analysis

Academic study argues delayed and disorderly transition to net zero would lead to 'increased inflation, higher interest rates, economic stagnation, and financial instability'

Project Willow report on behalf of UK and Scottish government explores potential low carbon uses for site, but estimates transforming facility would require £3.5bn of private sector investment

World Meteorological Organisation report shows CO2 in atmosphere has reached its highest level in 800,000 years, but the world can still avoid a climate catastrophe

The Conservative leader has declared the UK's net zero by 2050 target "impossible", sparking fury among climate campaigners, business groups, and some of her own party

New report from Food, Farming, and Countryside Commission urges government to act now to fix food system as costs to nature and health are 'piling up'

Last year marked the first time building-related emissions appeared to decouple from growth across the sector, although it remains far off track to meet global climate goals, according to UNEP

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: March 2025

European leaders look to ramp up clean energy spending in response to growing geopolitical risks

Labour insists Tory failure to cap farming subsidy budget means replacement scheme is needed, but NFU slams 'another shattering blow to English farms'