Opinion
Construction firms must work together to reduce waste - here's how
AECOM's Robert Spencer urges business support for an innovative project aimed at curbing waste in the construction industry
How can we fast track clean tech innovation on our inefficient electricity grid?
Better regulation and data are needed to modernise the energy grid for the net zero transition, argues Good Energy CEO Juliet Davenport
The challenges of decarbonisation in the university sector
For universities, cutting carbon could spell trouble for staff morale, warn Siobhan Wren and Matt Rooney from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Why fashion looks set to be the next sustainability trend
Fashion businesses need to better communicate their environmental credentials to win over shoppers and prepare for increased scrutiny, argues Kantar's Glen Tooke
Net zero: The cost myth
Acting on climate change won't cost us the earth, but inaction will, argues IPPR's Josh Emden
Devastating floods lay bare urgent need for climate-resilient buildings
The UK should aim to ensure all buildings and infrastructure resilient to climate impacts by 2030, argues UK Green Building Council's John Alker
Eco-anxiety at work? Why supporting your staff makes human and business sense
Reports of climate grief are rising, but there are many low or no cost things businesses can do to support staff, explains UKCP's Sarah Niblock
'Joining the dots': Cities have opportunity to lead response to climate crisis
Cities are critical to tackling climate change, argues Dr Clare Linton, but they have to start connecting energy, building, and transport infrastructure to drive decarbonisation
Coal Free Kingdom
Manifestos should go beyond the coal power phase-out, and commit to making the UK truly coal-free, argues campaign group Sandbag
What are the pathways to net zero gas and heating?
David Smith, chief executive of the Energy Networks Association, outlines a roadmap for decarbonising the UK gas system
Shipping efficiency rules and speed limits will cut CO2 - now nations must act
Nations must avoid dangerous path of delay and take strong action on shipping CO2 this week, argues John Maggs of the Clean Shipping Coalition
More than an investor: Five things to look for in a clean energy partner
The success of a clean energy start-up often means looking beyond the number of zeros on a cheque, argues Elena Bou, innovation director at InnoEnergy
Election 2019: A five-point renewable energy wishlist
REA chief executive Nina Skorupska calls on political parties to put climate action front and centre as their election campaigns get underway
Net Zero needs a democratic mandate
Net Zero will face a backlash if it doesn't attain a proper mandate - this election must give it one, argues Benedict McAleenan from Policy Exchange
Why are local councils' green building ambitions being held back?
Government should embrace opportunities for local innovation to decarbonise buildings, argues Roz Bulleid from Green Alliance
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage: Capturing the clean growth opportunities
Ahead of the CCSA's first conference, Luke Warren argues the next government can unlock the huge potential offered by carbon capture technologies
Repowering manufacturing: How to bring good green jobs home
As the New Economics Foundation publishes its report on how to maximise industrial and jobs benefits from Scotland's renewables drive, David Powell explores the key recommendations
Are we nearing 'peak car'?
People are increasingly realising driving is no longer fun nor convenient, and investors should take note, argues Liontrust's Neil Brown
Zero-carbon goods and services must be at the heart of UK growth
The government can create opportunities for companies by strategically identifying where UK can be competitive across value chain, argues LSE Grantham Institute's Sam Unsworth
How the 19th century gave us the climate crisis - and the tools to tackle it
Alice Bell explores how the scientists and engineers of the 19th century established our understanding of both climate change and the 21st century clean technologies that could combat it
Carbon offsetting: the good and the bad
If done right, carbon offsetting does not have to be a cover for polluting business, argues Bright Blue's William Nicolle
SDG 11: Why private investment must step up to deliver green, resilient cities
More leadership from the private sector is needed to spur action towards delivering sustainable cities by 2030, argues GlobeScan's Stacy Rowland
Net zero: It's now or never for the property sector
JLL's sustainability head Sophie Walker provides her top five tips for businesses looking to shift their buildings to net zero
Push and pull is needed to green our economy
WWF's Angela Francis reveals how the newly launched Green Innovation Policy Commission aims to help accelerate the development and deployment of clean technologies
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