Politics

Negligent management of natural assets would be 'unthinkable' in any other sector - yet, as a new report highlights, degradation that threatens dire consequences for financial systems and societies is allowed to continue

Local backlash can lead to 'hidden bill' from delays, redesigns, penalties, and lost project opportunities that erode clean energy portfolio values, study warns

UAE's surprise decision to quit OPEC fails to dampen oil prices, as reports suggest US is planning sustained blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Making plant-based spaghetti bolognese and lasagne now cheaper than using beef as Iran War and extreme weather drive up meat costs, Good Food Institute finds

Ahead of meeting to advance plans for global roadmap away from fossil fuels, more than 250 legal experts claim 'multiple sources of international law' place obligation on governments to phase out fossil fuels and prevent climate harm

Major business coalition demands EU ends fossil fuel dependency and doubles down on 'electro-continent' vision after three oil and gas shocks in four years

National scheme will apply 20p deposit on single-use drinks containers made using PET plastic, steel, and aluminium containers from October 2027

Cost savings from charging an EV compared to using petrol or diesel hit highest level since May 2024, new analysis claims

European Commission presents emergency policy package to pull forward electrification and clean power plans in response to Iran War oil and gas shock

Fears grow that continued blockade of Strait of Hormuz could push energy and food price inflation even higher during the second half of the year