Greenhouse gas emissions

Helping poorest tackle climate crisis will boost global growth, says IMF head
Kristalina Georgieva says investing to create resilient economies is a ‘win-win-win-win’ scenario
Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent
25, Jan, 2021 @12:01 AM

Net zero, saving koalas and forest wars: the crucial environment battles looming in Australia
With the Morrison government looking increasingly isolated on climate policy and under pressure to fix conservation laws, will 2021 bring change?
Adam Morton and Lisa Cox
24, Jan, 2021 @4:30 PM

Buyers of brand-new homes face £20,000 bill to make them greener
Critics say the costs could have been avoided if ministers had agreed to bring in low-carbon standards sooner
Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent
23, Jan, 2021 @8:00 AM

Invest in UK industry to drive switch to electric cars, says Labour
Party also says sector needs Covid support similar to that in France and Germany
Jasper Jolly
22, Jan, 2021 @10:30 PM

Coalition quietly adds fossil fuel industry leaders to emissions reduction panel
Critics ask if some appointees to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee have a potential conflict of interest
Adam Morton Environment editor
22, Jan, 2021 @7:00 PM

The Guardian view on electric cars: greener roads are good | Editorial
Editorial: Technological advances combined with tough emissions targets are bringing the end of petrol and diesel traffic into view
Editorial
22, Jan, 2021 @6:25 PM

Electric vehicles close to ‘tipping point’ of mass adoption
Sales increase 43% globally in 2020 as plunging battery costs mean the cars will soon be the cheapest vehicles to buy
Damian Carrington Environment editor
22, Jan, 2021 @12:25 PM

Brexit has given competitive edge on car battery tariffs, says Nissan chief
Owner of UK’s largest car factory to push ahead with new Qashqai and says UK leaving the EU has been positive for the company
Jasper Jolly
22, Jan, 2021 @12:01 AM

California has environmental allies once again with Biden in the White House
The new administration shares many of the state’s concerns and has been quick to address Trump’s de-regulation efforts
Gabrielle Canon in San Francisco
21, Jan, 2021 @8:44 PM

Revival of Trans Europe Express 'key to EU's carbon neutrality'
Campaigners say direct links between capitals could significantly reduce carbon emissions
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
20, Jan, 2021 @10:58 AM

Vauxhall plant at risk after 'brutal' 2030 ban, says Stellantis boss
Chief executive of newly formed carmaker warns future of UK production depends on government
Jasper Jolly
19, Jan, 2021 @6:54 PM

Global sales of electric cars accelerate fast in 2020 despite pandemic
Sales of electric cars rose by 43% while overall car sales slumped by a fifth last year
Damian Carrington Environment editor
19, Jan, 2021 @5:23 PM
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