News Analysis

New data from RenewableUK confirms the country's onshore wind energy pipeline has grown by 4.2GW in the past year - but can the promised wave of new projects be delivered?

Plus EU faces green taxonomy legal challenge, a €300m boost for Baltic renewables, and climate-friendly food is on the menu for COP29 in our roundup of the top green business news from around the world this week

Carbon credit standards setter says 'unprecedented' action 'should send a signal that inclusion in the Verra Registry is a sign of integrity and quality'

The global summit on biodiversity represents a critical moment in the struggle to preserve natural ecosystems

Experts call for investment and policies that tackle congestion and promote active travel and public transport as latest National Travel Survey highlights rising car use

New data from Cornwall Insight confirms energy costs for small businesses are still 70 per cent higher than their pre-crisis levels - and are set to rise again

Two new studies reveal how genes from wild plants could be used to breed new climate-resilient crops

Also this week: The world’s biggest solar ‘precinct’ gets green light, Northvolt to close San Francisco R&D centre, and ICJ to hold public hearings on climate obligations

From risk assessments to investments in water, waste and energy efficiency, there are a number of ways businesses can make themselves less vulnerable to climate impacts

Global investors can and should harness their huge influence to promote environmentally and socially just practices in the mining sector as the clean energy transition takes hold, fresh research argues