News Analysis

Wave of strengthened net zero goals unveiled by fossil firms of late are too limited in scope and rely too heavily on offsets and carbon capture and storage, analysis published by think tank warns

Cornerstone of government's post-Brexit green governance legislation on course to become law in the autumn – but concerns remain

Cement, steel, chemicals, capital goods, tech, and consumer sectors are all set to face fresh scrutiny from a new think tank launched by leading figures from CDP, Carbon Tracker, and Planet Tracker

Fresh analysis warns plans for UK's largest BECCS facility in North Yorkshire could prove more expensive for taxpayers than Hinkley Point C, but developer Drax rejects calculations and insists carbon capture technology is likely to prove a crucial component...

Regulator announces major boost to national electric vehicle infrastructure roll out, which should see nearly 2,000 new rapid chargers deployed over the next two years

UNEP progress report reiterates how lack of progress on tackling climate and biodiversity crises is undermining ability to meet wider Sustainable Development Goals

Reports suggest UK poised to offer Australia timeline towards tariff and quota-free trade, despite concerns over impact on British food, farming, and environmental standards

Trading of carbon allowances on UK's post-Brexit carbon market begin today with prices initially above those on the EU's ETS