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A televised climate debate is democratically essential, but it is not without risks

It is turning into a 'climate election', but as Marc Hudson argues lessons from Australia suggests environmental campaigners may need to be careful what they wish for

Boris Johnson promises a 'clean energy revolution' and the government deserves plaudits for its track record, but credibility is undermined by a refusal to reckon with the Tories' environmental failures

Prime Minister selects electric vehicle factory as backdrop for first major speech of election campaign, as Tories prepare to make environment a top manifesto priority

As Greens, Lib Dems, and Plaid launch Remain Alliance and Labour unveils green spending plans, new poll shows majority support for 2030 Net Zero target

Businesses and trade unions also expected to back calls for Party Leaders to specifically debate their competing climate strategies

Energy UK launches manifesto urging support for energy efficiency, heating, EVs, CCUS, and onshore wind as UK gears up for 12 December General Election

Party launches stinging attack on Conservatives' green record, as government misses a parliamentary deadline to come forward with a climate emergency plan

A General Election looks odds-on for December, setting stage for environmental issues to play a pivotal role in what promises to be a divisive and dramatic campaign

Net zero means separating climate action from traditional Left / Right priorities, writes Ed Birkett