Policy

National climate action plans reflective of COP28 policy pledges and latest tech innovation could achieve 18GT of CO2 mitigation a year by 2035, new report argues

EU carbon prices fall in early trading on back of election results, but analysts stress that centrist parties committed to climate action still hold balance of power

Over 400 experts from leading research institutions warn a new government that lacks a bold pledge to ramp up climate action would be 'shirking its international responsibilities'

New scorecard reveals how most of the G7 are making progress in decarbonising their power sectors, but warns further acceleration is needed

Conservatives propose new 'Backing Drivers Bill' to reverse ULEZ expansion and block local authority clean air and road safety measures, sparking angry response from green groups

Lib Dem manifesto to include plans for additional £50m of funding to help create new wave of National Parks

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: May

Labour announces new Countryside Protection Plan designed to protect nature and reverse the decline in British wildlife

Also this week: NYC shelves congestion charge plan, rising seas prompt Panama island evacuation, and Heather Mills leads plant-based food protest at Bonn Summit

Group of 33 charities call on next government to ensure environmental policies and subsidies do not favour richer households