BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: January part one

To fast-track net zero, benefits for communities hosting renewables and grid infrastructure should be made mandatory, argues CEN's Megan Bachelor

Advertising is a powerful tool that must be embraced by climate campaigners to advance the net zero transition, writes ACT Climate Labs Harriet Kingabay

The government's new North Sea oil legislation is a political stunt that will harm the UK's ability to push for high climate ambition on an international stage, writes Caroline Lucas MP

High energy prices and lengthy pay back times have historically deterred some business investment in energy efficiency and clean energy - it's time for that to change, writes AECOM’s Robert Spencer.

As extreme weather events intensify and multiply, cities and towns need to act rapidly to protect communities and futureproof urban areas, writes Arup's Martin Shouler

The UK government is pursuing an uneconomic nuclear programme in large part so as to maintain and renew military nuclear capabilities, argues BEEF's Andrew Warren

Bright Blue's Bartek Staniszewski makes the climate case for planning policy to promote buildings built in more traditional fashion

Islamic finance is a useful source of funding for climate transition strategies - yet challenges persist to unlock potential, writes S&P Global Ratings' Mohamed Damak

WTW's Matt Huxham looks at the risks and opportunities presented by the Latin American nation's ambitious environmantal agenda