Legislation

Government fails to deny reports that the introduction of England’s Deposit Return Scheme could be delayed until 2028

New analysis urges government to develop a heat risk strategy that could save lives and futureproof the economy from extreme weather shocks

Government will be putting climate goals at risk if it decides to loosen future carbon budgets, climate advisors warn

A new report argues robust regulation is the only way to turn the tide on commodity-linked deforestation

Catching a tonne of fish prevents a tonne of carbon-rich faeces sinking into the deep ocean, according to a new analysis

Government joins France, Spain, and the Netherlands in exiting Treaty over fears it could enable legal action against decarbonisation efforts

Environmental group Feedback granted initial hearing to present case that the government failed to adequately assess climate implications of trade agreement with Australia

Conservative peer and former chair of the Climate Change Committee submits witness statement in support of legal action accusing government of breaching Climate Change Act

European Parliament, Council and Commission reach initial agreement on first EU-level certification framework for carbon removals

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: February part one