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National climate action plans reflective of COP28 policy pledges and latest tech innovation could achieve 18GT of CO2 mitigation a year by 2035, new report argues

Yet Christian Aid report also warns insured climate damages figure is highly likely to be a significant underestimate

Over 400 experts from leading research institutions warn a new government that lacks a bold pledge to ramp up climate action would be 'shirking its international responsibilities'

New scorecard reveals how most of the G7 are making progress in decarbonising their power sectors, but warns further acceleration is needed

Conservatives propose new 'Backing Drivers Bill' to reverse ULEZ expansion and block local authority clean air and road safety measures, sparking angry response from green groups

Lib Dem manifesto to include plans for additional £50m of funding to help create new wave of National Parks

Analysis claims the UK's growing clean energy industry - bolstered by the roll out of EVs, heat pumps, and home insulation - is proving far more effective at reducing reliance on energy imports than North Sea drilling licences

BusinessGreen rounds up the most widely read stories on the site this week

Danish energy giant seeks wider industry feedback on efforts to develop new global standard for assessing habitats and wildlife impacts of infrastructure projects

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: May