News Analysis

The UK could power data centres 43 per cent more cheaply with renewables than nuclear, according to a new analysis that argues offshore wind microgrids could power AI growth

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: September 2025 part two

Gatwick expansion has been approved on the assumption aviation can curb its emissions, but as two new reports this week reveal, plans to deliver sustainable aviation fuels at scale face considerable challenges

World's 65 largest banks provided more than twice as much funding for fossil fuels than for clean energy sources between 2021 and 2024, new research shows

Study argues investment in new fermentation methods could deliver a major economic boost for UK by 2050 - but the sector faces major regulatory challenges as it looks to scale up

India's power sector emissions fall for only second time in 50 years, China ramps up battery investment, and Europe's extreme weather costs rise

The UK cement and concrete industry has slashed emissions in recent years, and it is not all down to deindustrialisation - could the sector now emerge as a net zero trailblazer?

New study acknowledges vertical farms can slash water use, but warns some vertically farmed crops have a higher carbon footprint than traditional crops

Global survey of corporate executives shows capital investment in sustainability and climate risk efforts is increasing - and so are the financial returns

Electric vehicles now account for more than a quarter of all new car sales in the UK, yet upfront costs, charging accessibility, and misinformation remain major barriers to mass adoption