Opinion
Why is nobody talking about risk?
Firms must prepare wisely for the low-carbon transition - and that includes thinking about the risks it could pose, argues HSBC's Scott McClurg
Has the tragedy of Grenfell finally prompted a re-think of the drive for deregulation?
It's a tragedy that it has taken such an awful tragedy to spark a long overdue debate about the excesses of deregulation, argues David Powell
Cutting road transport emissions could cost billions in lost taxes
Policy Exchange's Richard Howard warns tax revenues could be forced into the slow lane unless the government adapts to the electric vehicle revolution
Is criticism of energy labelling warranted?
Susanne Baker of techUK argues TV energy efficiency has improved drastically, but regulations now need to keep up
New evidence that cheap wind energy is helping consumers
RenewableUK's Rebecca Williams explains how green energy tariffs are now competing on price with conventional tariffs
Subsidy-free solar? Let's advocate for that
Paul Barwell says excitement at the prospect for subsidy-free solar projects is welcome, but warns the industry as a whole needs a fair route to market
To be a 'leader in new industries', the UK needs a strong low carbon agenda
To deliver the vision laid out in the Queen's Speech, government must deliver ambitious policies on climate change and the environment and take a pragmatic approach to Brexit, argues Nick Molho
Nanotechnology transparency takes a step forward
We need to ensure that there is a balanced debate about the role of nanotechnology, argues techUK's Susanne Baker - a new EU nano-observatory should help bridge the knowledge gap
A tribute to Ernst Ligteringen, former chief executive officer at the Global Reporting Initiative
Richard Howitt of the International Integrated Reporting Council reflects on the sad loss of his friend and colleague Ernst Ligteringen
Reflections on a week spent in the Start-up State
At the end of a fascinating, jam-packed week of meetings, presentations and networking, this year's Clean + Cool cohort have a luggage load of learnings to take back to the UK
Michael Gove has been handed a big opportunity, but will nature nail his political ambitions?
The new Environment Secretary takes the reins at Defra in the face of numerous multi-dimensional challenges - Trewin Restorick asks if he is up for the task ahead
We must protect the EU 'red tape' that saves UK businesses millions
Andrew Warren warns energy saving product rules that slash domestic and business costs could be at risk post-Brexit
An open letter to Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Kirsty Gogan of Energy for Humanity calls on the re-appointed Business Secretary to keep up the good work and unlock a new wave of clean infrastructure investment
Air pollution affects health as much as obesity - How should business react?
Chris Large from Global Action Plan sets out how businesses can ensure they are on the right side of the air quality debate
The clean energy future requires commitment to open innovation
Andrew Thompson of Withers & Rogers argues the nature of clean tech and the explosion in microgeneration requires firms to get the balance right between collaboration and IP protection
Farewell to OPRA?
Changes are afoot in the way the Environment Agency regulates business sites, but, as the EEF's Roz Bulleid asks, will the welcome reforms deliver the desired outcomes?
Let's end the economists' stranglehold on sustainability
We need a better understanding of the circular economy, argues Professor Roland Clift, and chemical engineers might hold the answer
Learning our scales (or why size really matters)
What sci-fi can teach us about the future of innovation
Climate change is a human rights issue - what does this mean for business?
Businesses have a legal duty under human rights legislation to act on climate change, argues ClientEarth's Sophie Marjanac
When it comes to green policy, maybe a bottom-up approach is best
Local leadership is the key to a flourishing green economy, argues John Alker of the UK Green Building Council
We must combat 'America First' with a new, collaborative approach to climate action
Forum for the Future's Stephanie Draper wants to see green business offer a 'genuine, honest alternative' to Trumpian climate politics
We need a whole system approach to energy policy
Energy efficiency and low carbon development must be prioritised to provide long-term energy security and economic benefit, argues Professor Geoffrey Maitland from the Royal Academy of Engineering
Trump's reckless decision is a blow to his self-styled 'business President' image
The message from the business community is clear: Trump has made a mistake in withdrawing US from climate accord
'It's the economy stupid' - Why economics are key to championing green energy
Green energy messaging needs a shakeup, argues REA chief executive Nina Skorupska
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