News Analysis

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: August 2024

Head of government's new Mission Control for clean power unit lifts the lid on the vision for decarbonising Britain's electricity system

Office for Budgetary Responsibility warns climate change and an ageing population are set to deal further blows to the UK's already dire public finances

Panel details steps governments and industry can take to 'tap the potential of the energy transition', while ensuring critical mineral value chains adhere to best practices

New WWF report reveals how three quarters of schools are struggling to provide pupils with regular access to nature

North Sea Transition Authority confirms production emissions have fallen, but warns much more work is needed to reach climate goals, as it warns operators against complacency

Africa faces clean tech opportunities and climate impacts, Poland sets new renewables goals, and plans advance for COP29 advance in this week's Global Briefing

Report from Urban Transport Group urges Labour government to establish clear phase out date for diesel buses and provide 'long-term and sustained' support to enable rollout of zero emission models

Rapidly-growing esports industry faces calls to rethink sponsorship and advertising partnerships, as emissions intensive firms flock to the influential sector