Policy

Public support for net zero goals remains strong, but fresh polling suggests many people feel the transition is happening to them, rather than with them

Reports suggest Brazil has appointed its chief climate negotiator to lead this year's UN Climate Summit, which is set to take place in the Amazonian city of Belém in November

President Trump is back in the White House, and the strategies that largely worked in pushing back against his attempts to derail global climate action feel underpowered this time around

Campaigners slam failure of American leadership, as governments vow to push forward with plans to deliver on goals of Paris Agreement

Government says moves will better protect marine animals and help accelerate offshore wind development

Government unveils new scheme administrator that will lead efforts to reduce packing waste and promote use of recyclable materials under new regulations

Rachel Reeves tipped to announce support for Heathrow third runway and expansion plans at Gatwick and Luton airports, sparking fierce criticism from green groups

New President signs wave of executive orders confirming US will quit international climate agreements and roll back restrictions on fossil fuel development

President uses inauguration address to confirm plans to accelerate US fossil fuel development, revoke electric vehicle mandates, and hike tariffs on imported goods, as White House declares US will quit Paris Agreement

President-elect promises to sign wave of executive orders 'within hours' of today's inauguration, with the Paris Agreement and restrictions on oil and gas drilling in the firing line