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Labour's green economic vision looks bolder than ever, but can Corbyn really sell it to voters?
Labour's decision to oppose fracking on climate change grounds is an encouraging development, but does the current leadership have the nous to deliver a compelling green economic vision
Jeremy Corbyn: I am not content to watch UK lag behind on green technology investment
Labour leader pledges to step up investment in low carbon infrastructure, as he vows to make climate action a priority
Poland threatens to block EU's fast-track ratification plans
Poland seeks concessions on coal development in return for approving swift ratification of Paris climate treaty
Nottinghamshire officials recommend go-ahead for shale test drilling
Councillors are set to decide in the next week whether to allow IGas to drill two exploratory wells
Clinton and Trump clash over climate science and policy
Trump accused of lying as he denies saying climate change is a hoax, while Clinton pledges more support for clean energy
John McDonnell: Labour would intervene to support green industries
Shadow Chancellor sketches out vision for an 'environmentally sustainable' economy in step with the global trend towards government intervention
Barry Gardiner: Repower Britain will take back control in our homes
Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade, Europe, Energy and Climate Change, Barry Gardiner, speech to Labour Party Conference - in full
Barry Gardiner: The next Labour government will ban fracking in the UK
Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary to tell party conference a Jeremy Corbyn government would impose a full ban on fracking
Government must be clearer on benefits of smart meters, say MPs
Science and Technology Committee says government must spell out smart meters’ role in creating a smarter, cleaner energy system
Reports: Dutch MPs call for end of coal power with 2030 CO2 target
Dutch parliament votes for 55 per cent cut in CO2 emissions by 2030, which would mean closing all of country’s coal plants
Government defends smart meter programme as IoD calls for review
Influential business group criticises "unnecessarily complex technology" of smart meters, but supporters argue they are essential infrastructure
Matthew Spencer: The green economy is facing a moment of great jeopardy
Outgoing director of Green Alliance reflects on six years that have transformed the UK's green economy
Could Paris Agreement come into force at COP22?
Ban Ki-moon: 'Ever more confident' Paris Agreement ratification will come this year as 60 nations confirm deal
How I learned to continue worrying and love Hinkley Point
Following Paris Agreement ratification, fifth carbon budget approval, and the green light for Hinkley Point, encouraging signs are emerging that Theresa May is serious about climate action
Morocco and Brazil to the fore as UN signals full Paris Agreement ratification is near
UN reveals 29 countries expected to deposit instruments of ratification ahead of today's High Level Event in New York
Theresa May: UK to complete Paris Agreement ratification by end of year
Prime Minister tells UN General Assembly the UK will start its domestic ratification process and will 'continue to play our part in the international effort against climate change'
Tim Farron: The Lib Dems are the party of business
Party leader's conference speech slams lack of government leadership on Brexit for causing business uncertainty and underlines Lib Dem support for green economy
US and China reveal how phasing out 'inefficient' fossil fuel subsidies is easier said than done
Data gaps in China and political opposition in the US mean efforts to phase out fossil fuel subsidies continue to face significant challenges
Emma Howard Boyd confirmed as new Environment Agency chair
Sustainable investment specialist secures approval for role as new chair at environmental watchdog
Iain Wright confirmed as chair of revamped Business Committee, as energy and climate change committee axed
ECC Committee scrapped in favour of new oversight body covering business, energy, and industrial strategy headed by Labour MP Iain Wright
Corporates outstrip host countries on sustainability agenda
In countries such as US, Japan and Australia business is more engaged on green agenda than policymakers, according to new analysis
Baroness Featherstone: Energy and climate change is at the top of the Lib Dem agenda
Green agenda is "in our DNA", Liberal Democrat energy and climate change spokeswoman Lynne Featherstone tells BusinessGreen
Clark: Hinkley to herald a ‘new era of UK nuclear power’
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy points to new wave of UK nuclear plants in address to MPs
Andrea Leadsom: Environmental action is more vital than ever
Environment Secretary speech at the State of Nature report launch - in full
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