News Analysis

Experts believe Cornwall may hold significant deposits of the valuable mineral, which is in increasing demand globally for use in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage

President's protectionist levy widely criticised as both pointless and damaging to US manufacturing, but could the tariffs soon be struck down by the WTO?

Inspired by popularity of hashtag #naystrawatall, Scottish government is investigating whether it can impose a national ban on plastic straws

Just a fraction of global resources are re-used according to new research - but can we close the loop in time?

Trucost research suggests up to 150 per cent of profits in the electric utilities sector could be at risk from carbon pricing rollout

Abu Dhabi firm to develop wind projects in Egypt and solar in Jordan, as International Solar Alliance eyes $1tr of private investment gloabally

Growing threat of extreme weather, ecosystem degradation, and climate change could cause 'runaway collapse' in complex global systems, experts fear

German renewables giant promises to spend €3.5bn on new renewable capacity over the next three years, with major focus on solar PV rollout

Mayor's Office confirms that for the first time in a decade the capital has made it past the first two weeks of January without breaching legal air pollution limits, but major challenges remain

Government writes to councils after only five apply for money from electric vehicle infrastructure funding pot, leaving more than £4.5m still available