Labour says proposals, some of which had already been trailed, are ‘deeply disappointing’ The key areas of Boris Johnson’s ‘green industrial revolution’ Boris Johnson has announced plans for the government’s… »
Critics say government’s proposals for prohibitions and fines are seriously flawed The government has announced plans to introduce a new law to clamp down on illegal deforestation and protect rainforests… »
Former UN climate envoy joins list of experts frustrated at Britain’s lack of leadership The UK is showing a “lack of coherence” in its leadership of vital UN climate crisis… »
Green party’s Caroline Lucas condemns action against ‘brave XR activists’ Scores of environmental activists will appear in court this week in one of the UK’s biggest legal crackdowns on climate… »
Report estimates up to £20bn a year in investment needed to build net-zero carbon economy The UK will need investment worth billions of pounds every year to remove enough greenhouse… »
Scathing report says Tory governments have held back progress on clean energy goals The government should discourage personal vehicle use and reward energy-efficient homebuilding to meet its legally binding target… »
Cafod says UK is saddling poorer nations with outdated, polluting technologies The British government has spent £680m of its foreign aid budget on fossil fuel projects since 2010, according to… »
Nearly 80% of cities to undergo dramatic and potentially disastrous changes, study finds London will have a similar climate in three decades’ time to that of Barcelona today, according to… »
UK to put down legislation but Greenpeace warns of impact on developing nations Theresa May has sought to cement some legacy in the weeks before she steps down as prime… »
Chancellor says target would mean less money available for schools and hospitals The chancellor, Philip Hammond, has warned Theresa May that reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero could cost… »
Government strategy to make ‘polluter pay’, with penalties for difficult to recycle items Retailers and producers of packaging will be forced to pay the full cost of collecting and recycling… »
Chile and Costa Rica thought to be considering alternative bids after Brazil withdrew offer Britain is bidding to host the UN climate change conference in 2020, the biggest since the… »
Exporters advised by Department for International Trade officials to form EU-based companies to circumvent border issues Brexit nightmare: British businesses at breaking point British businesses that export to the continent… »
Minister under fire for ‘shameful’ virus spread as staff told to work on with more than 500 cases at agency in Swansea Ministers are at the centre of an explosive… »
