Policy

Head of UK's Clean Power Mission remains confident data centres will not derail the government's climate plans, as he argues clean energy has a critical role to play in UK's response to latest fossil fuel supply shock

Annual report from World Resources Institute reveals forest protection efforts are making progress, but warns fires present a growing threat that could reverse recent gains

Head of International Maritime Organisation calls on diplomats to reach a compromise on proposals for tackling shipping emissions and avoid a repeat of the row that marred previous talks

More than 4,000 residents launch action against Avara Foods and Welsh Water in biggest ever domestic environmental pollution claim

As a new analysis suggests 'back-to-back' energy crises have cost households £4,800 since 2021, Nesta urges government to fast-track policies that can curb electricity prices

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

Letter to Environmental Audit Committee confirms government will incorporate the UK’s share of international aviation and shipping emissions in Carbon Budgets from 2033 onwards

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