News Analysis

Climate and nature performance is improving, despite shrinking budgets, reduced board-level influence, and growing pressure on sustainability teams, new report reveals

Plus, steep decline in rainforest burning in Brazil's Amazon, the EV charging rollout is going steady in Europe, and bio-based chemicals plant plans are unveiled in Portugal

New tool from International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) maps climate and clean energy commitments in mainstream trade and economic agreements

New report from the Energy Transmissions Commission explores how different geothermal technologies could play a 'much larger' role in accelerating the energy transition, if the right policy support and investment is provided

Anthony Albanese vows to ensure new data centres underwrite any increase in energy demand, the German government faces criticism over changes to green heating rules, and Kenya moves to deliver new carbon exchange

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing – July part two

Bloc's flagship carbon market helped avoid around 800 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually over two-year period, according to new data

UK100 leads calls for new Clean Air Act and a national indoor air quality strategy, after local authority-led clean air action saves almost £15bn in damage to health and the economy

Leaked draft teases EU-wide electrification targets and incentives, Belgium and Tata Steel face legal action, and sports pitches help warm Dutch buildings

Freight electrification has been moving at a sluggish pace, but the Rail Industry Association argues a targeted and pragmatic upgrade programme would unlock huge economic, environmental, and societal benefits