Science

Consultation on course content for new qualification to be held later this year, Department for Education confirms

McCain, McDonald's, Lloyds, Waitrose, NatWest, and Barclays launch 'Routes to Regen' project to tackle financial risks associated with regenerative agriculture

Germany's new government vows to ramp up clean energy spending, Saudi Aramco debuts its first direct air capture project, and the EU unveils is latest steel action plan

New government-led group comprising owners of 10 per cent of England aims to develop plans to help meeting UK's domestic and global biodiversity goals

New AXA XL and Nature Positive study explores nature-related risks across sectors including chemicals, construction materials, food, drink, and agriculture

New UK National Action Plan on Pesticides includes UK-wide goal to reduce environmental risk from pesticides by 10 per cent by 2030

Poll from WWF reveals strong public support for bolder action to protect nature, as separate surveys reveal majority backing for net zero transition

Government unveils plans to create first new National Forest in 30 years stretching from the Cotswolds to the Mendips

Academic study argues delayed and disorderly transition to net zero would lead to 'increased inflation, higher interest rates, economic stagnation, and financial instability'

Retail and tech giant to offer suppliers, business customers, and Climate Pledge signatories access to science-based carbon credits