News Analysis

Analysis warns lack of water capacity could cost economy billions as the government, as water companies pledge to ramp up investment in much-needed new capacity

BusinessGreen rounds up the green economy's reaction to a raft of major infrastructure announcements, including plans to expand Heathrow Airport and create 'Europe's Silicon Valley’

New analysis suggests airport expansion plans risk maxing out the UK's Carbon Budgets, as Ed Miliband reiterates any new runways would have to operate within UK climate goals

The government has been sending some mixed signals in recent weeks on its approach to the economy and the environment - its commitment to green growth needs to be reasserted

Analysts from New Economics Foundation warn against airport expansion, citing increased climate risks and little evidence of financial benefits for the UK

Campaigners slam failure of American leadership, as governments vow to push forward with plans to deliver on goals of Paris Agreement

Major new survey from Capgemini reveals that far from diluting sustainability efforts in response to any 'ESG' backlash most large businesses are ramping up green investment

World Economic Forum report makes the case for increased investment in medical systems, as a new partnership looks to boost carbon markets in the Middle East and China's coal emissions tick upwards

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: January 2025