Sustainability & Climate

From GenAI to supercomputers: mapping the shape of ethical AI in 2025

What's the state of AI in 2025? ITN Business explores some of the bold moves signalling the UK’s intent to lead on AI innovation.

COP30 in Brazil: what you need to know about the 2025 climate summit

In November 2025, world leaders will meet in Belém, Brazil for COP30 - the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. But this year's summit will mark a critical halfway point to 2030, when countries are expected to meet their climate pledges under the Paris Agreement.

Good news round up: small steps, cooler cities, and pollinators on the rise

Butterflies are emerging in big numbers for this year’s Big Butterfly Count in the UK, raising hopes after last year’s dip. Meanwhile, in the world of climate innovation, AI is helping researchers develop a super-cooling building material that could cut emissions in hot cities.

A modern epidemic: why are allergies on the rise?

Allergies are now recognised as a global health issue by the World Health Organisation, with current predictions that by 2025 half of the entire EU population will be affected by chronic allergic diseases.

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Hull City Council: leading the way in climate change solutions

Hull in East Yorkshire is a port city surrounded by water so has always been dependent on and vulnerable to its forces. Hull City Council is now harnessing the power of that water — and the city’s special location, on…

UK funds world’s largest cement decarbonisation scheme

The UK has launched a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) project targeting emissions from cement and lime production right in the heartland of Britain.

Good news of the week: from UV billboards to carbon capture at sea

From a UV-reactive billboard to a carbon capture unit designed to ride on cargo ships — these innovations prove that tackling the world’s toughest environmental challenges can start small and scale big.

Good news of the week: safer roads, free sport, and climate voices

This week’s round-up highlights bold moves from around the globe that prove business can do well by doing good. From Citroën transforming its ad spend into safer roads, to Decathlon making sports equipment free and accessible in parks — these stories show the power of purpose-led innovation driving real impact.

What the 2025 G7 summit means for the UK and business

Leaders from the world’s biggest economies are this week tucked away in Kananaskis, a remote, mountainous part of Alberta, Canada, for the 2025 G7 Summit. With wildfires, war and economic pressure dominating the global picture, the setting might feel calm — but the stakes are anything but.

Good news of the week: from green therapy to literary connection

From quiet revolutions to medical breakthroughs, this week’s good news roundup is all about reimagining what’s possible. Discover how mass reading parties are turning solitude into community, how nature is being woven into NHS healthcare, and why a new Alzheimer’s…