Rishi Sunak has said “climate politics is close to breaking point” and that targets must be reached in a way that “doesn’t burden working people,” as he defended his decision earlier this year to relax some net zero policies.

Britain has a housing crisis but building our way out of it will make it still harder to meet climate change targets. Justine Smith explores what can be done to provide enough homes at the least environmental cost. Illustration by Tracy Worrall

Britain and the Western world must ensure action and dialogue to tackle climate change does not become part of a “neocolonial bubble” that "bullies" developing countries towards net zero, according to former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ahead of COP28.

The Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, starting in January 2024, means virtually all cars sold by the early 2030s will be electric helping cut emissions and support British jobs 

Victoria Atkins is taking over from Steve Barclay as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with Barclay replacing Thérèse Coffey as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in a major cabinet reshuffle.

The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) sources reliable and impartial scientific research for Parliament. Parliamentary Climate and Environment Thematic Research Lead, and a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Professor Tamsin Edwards shares her insights ahead of COP28.

Decarbonising the UK’s power sector is the vital and necessary first step on our journey to net zero by 2050. Getting there will require a mammoth undertaking with a need to deliver decades worth of energy evolution in just a few short years.

Following the publication of two new reports, the Horticultural Trades Association explains how plants are a valuable resource in ensuring a greener future for the UK.

Chi Onwurah MP, shadow minister for science, research and innovation, on tapping the country’s technology sector to create a green industrial revolution

With COP28 just weeks away, the latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report on Greening the Nation. Bringing together politicians, businesses, and consumers, hear from a range of voices on how the UK can lead from the front in tackling the climate crisis.

Battling against sewage spills, Britain’s heritage oyster industry is struggling to survive. Lucy Kehoe reports.

By embracing regenerative design, the UK can lead the way in creating thriving and resilient urban habitats and communities.

The University of Portsmouth is helping to produce policies and solutions that tackle plastic pollution around the world.

With effective policy options set to be a key component of the Global Plastics Treaty, experts from around the world will meet at the Economist Impact Plastics Summit in Bangkok this week.

Last month, Rishi Sunak blindsided allies and foes alike as he announced a U-turn on key green measures, with the deadlines pushed back for banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and the phasing out of gas boilers.

Labour’s deputy national campaign coordinator Ellie Reeves has said the opposition party’s green agenda will be a “clear dividing line” with the Tories at this year’s party conference, which begins in Liverpool today.

Speaking today at ‘Horticulture, The Conference 2023’, the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Chief Executive, Fran Barnes, made a strong call to action to politicians and policy-makers to deliver supportive measures or risk the sector that will deliver on net-zero.

Nigel Chisnall, transformation expert at AtkinsRéalis, outlines how Net Zero Programme Management Offices can help government to achieve its environmental goals.

Energy saving is just as important as energy generation. Net Zero success relies on our ability to empower and reward businesses and communities to deliver energy savings.

Revolution Plastics has received recognition for the crucial role it is taking in the global battle against plastic pollution.

As part of Nuclear Week in Parliament 2023, MPs and peers were given the opportunity to immerse themselves on-site at Sellafield all the way from the corridors of Westminster. PoliticsHome reports back from the event.

As the UK grapples with balancing energy resilience, pricing, and achieving net zero, new regulatory structures are being put in place to help manage these different and sometimes competing priorities. Ahead of a forthcoming event at the Conservative Party Conference, The House sat down with Dr Tony Ballance from Cadent Gas to learn more about how a future UK energy system can best be governed.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a significant overhaul of the government's net zero policy, including pushing back the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.

Peers in the House of Lords have accused the government of attempting to dodge scrutiny from MPs and peers in parliament, claiming the Prime Minister was originally planning to announce delays to net zero policies when parliament was in recess for party conferences.