Opinion

COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma's first major UN speech - in full

The Treasury should set in stone a new fiscal rule for an annually-increasing carbon price in the UK, argues SSE chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies

The government must deploy as much solar as feasible under the Contracts for Difference scheme - net zero depends on it, argues Chris Hewett of the Solar Trade Association

Ed King reflects on how the world of high level sport offers some sage advice on how to drive climate action in the face of authoritarian and reactionary opponents

The government must deliver on its promises to tackle the UK's woefully inefficient housing stock, argues Andrew Warren

Efforts to redevelop the historic coal mining region of Laustiz in Germany are the result of empowering local communities - it is imperative the UK does the same, argues IPPR's Josh Emden

Former RenewableUK deputy chief executive Maf Smith reflects on the rollercoaster ride that has finally delivered a major victory for the onshore renewables sector

The Environment Bill shows a desire to do things better, but it needs significant improvement, argues ClientEarth's Tom West

Jo Gilroy is head of sustainability and environment at Kier Group

The UK's statutory 2050 net zero target should provide the basis for imminent updates to its Paris Agreement pledges, argues Labour's Alan Whitehead, despite what Ministers may suggest to the contrary