Policy

Professor Hayley Fowler, Professor Chris Evans, and Dr Marina Romanello appointed to Climate Change Committee’s Adaptation Committee

Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse, philanthropists pledge $51.7m for protection of the high seas, and Microsoft builds a wooden data centre

BusinessGreen rounds up the most widely read stories on the site this week

DESNZ figures for September reveal another bumper month for applications to grant scheme, as Autumn Budget confirms plans to increase funding for scheme

Coalition of more than 30 environmental, nature, and water sports organisations inks joint letter to new Water Commissioner

Government budget for nature-friendly farming schemes has been protected next year, but questions over longer term funding must be addressed sooner rather than later, experts warn

Benefits of statutory biodiversity credit market introduced in England earlier this year risk being dampened by preference for localised offsetting, researchers warn

As US voters prepare to cast their votes in what many view as a pivotal election for the climate next week, it's worth casting minds back to the climate consequences of elections past, writes Roger Harrabin

Ethical Consumer study lauds 'incredible power of many small actions' in nudging consumers towards healthier diets, but also warns UK moving in the wrong direction on transport, heating and consumer goods

Draft guidance sets out elements that must be included in environmental statements for new drilling projects when assessing emissions from the end use of oil and gas