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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

Shareholders prioritise short-term profits over net zero future with approval of Shell's downgraded transition plan

Labour announces new Countryside Protection Plan designed to protect nature and reverse the decline in British wildlife

Lord Deben appointed chair of new group bringing together businesses, trade bodies, and campaigners

Study of 40,000 internet users in emissions-intensive nations reveals people are more likely to reduce their food waste and meat consumption than invest in clean technology