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NFU president Minette Batters hits out at lack of coherent UK strategy across farming, trade, and environment, as group of Green Tory MPs set out vision for food and farming reforms

Campaigners are stepping up calls for a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution, as evidence grows that voluntary measures are struggling to turn the tide of plastic waste

New research exploring the risks associated with new fossil gas infrastructure comes as separate analysis warns North Sea oil and gas extraction is set become a significant burden on UK's public finances

Gas crisis helps drive 'huge growth' in rooftop, commercial-scale, and ground-mount solar PV capacity in 2021, bringing total UK capacity to over 14GW, latest figures show

Fresh analysis from UCL argues oil and gas extraction from the North Sea would have to fall year on year in order to align with 1.5C, but the government remains steadfast in support for the sector

Campaign to end public confusion over ‘Best Before’ and ‘Use By’ dates in order to cut down on food waste gathers momentum

Energy Minister reiterates 'net zero is part of the solution, not part of the problem', despite calls to revive UK fracking projects

New analysis reveals Net Zero Banking Alliance members funnelled $33bn towards expanding oil and gas production over past year, but banks insist they are working to reduce their exposure to fossil fuels

Plus India goes big on green hydrogen, historic Paris to go car-free, and more of the top green business news from around the world this week

Germany's climate diplomacy coup, Duke Energy's ambitious new coal phase out plans, and all the big green business news from around the world this week