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UK Broadcasters urged to ensure climate crisis is key issue in election debates
The climate crisis must be a key issue during UK General Election debates and TV coverage, green groups have said
More than 10,000 hectares of Scottish peatland restored in a year
A record 10,360 hectares of peatlands in Scotland has been restored in the past year.
Paris aiming to be most sustainable Olympics yet, say organisers
Organisers of the Paris Olympics say is will be the most sustainable Olympics yet in terms of emissions.
Climate activist in Paris sticks protest poster on Monet’s ‘Poppy Field’
An environmental campaigner stuck a protest sign on a famous Money painting at the Musée d'Orsay.
UK Labour pitches new energy policy in election battle
Labour leader Keir Starmer has detailed plans for a publicly-owned "investment vehicle" to spearhead funding for green energy projects.
Glencore’s climate action plan wins more support from shareholders
Just 10% of investors rejected Glencore's 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan at the annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Call for next government to make ‘big decisions’ on nuclear power projects
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has published its manifesto, saying it was important to ensure continued momentum.
Rural voters back climate action as Labour ahead in countryside
Polls suggest voters in Britain’s most rural constituencies are worried about climate change and support net zero and local renewables.
Starmer rejects claims many jobs at risk due to oil and gas stance
UK Labour party leader, campaigning to be elected, rejects claims not renewing North Sea oil and gas licences would cost thousands of jobs.
Anti-greenwashing rule to tackle misleading investment claims comes into effect
Financial firms must ensure retail investors are given accurate information on sustainability as new anti-greenwashing rule comes into effect.
