Conservative Party articles

Davey slams 'vested interests' for trying to neuter UK climate policy

Nick Clegg and Ed Davey

Energy and Climate Change Secretary tells Independent rise of Ukip risks 'saloon bar' dismissal of climate risk

21 May 2013

Party that grabs 'Greener, Cheaper' energy story at election will thrive

Guy Newey

Policy Exchange's Guy Newey argues that each of the three main parties need an energy policy that tackles environmental and cost concerns

20 May 2013

Exclusive: George Eustice to advise Cameron on energy and climate change

George Eustice MP

Cornish MP secures influential role in Prime Minister's new parliamentary advisory committee

15 May 2013

Poll: Voters favour pro-wind energy politicians

Second major survey in as many days confirms voters significantly more likely to favour pro-wind energy candidates

01 May 2013

Nick Clegg accuses Tories of rowing back on green policies

Liberal Democrat leader says Tory party has lurched to right and sidelined "compassionate conservatism"

30 Apr 2013

Plans to drop climate debate from national curriculum 'unacceptable'

Letter signed by academics, politicians and business leaders warns proposals are unfathomable and short-sighted

15 Apr 2013

Thatcher’s green legacy: We now know what happens when you don’t manage industrial transition

Much of the controversy surrounding the late prime minister stems from the failure to cushion the effects of industrial change - green leaders should take note

11 Apr 2013

Margaret Thatcher: Eco Warrior?

The former prime minister will be remembered for many historic achievements; her role as a pioneer in the global fight against climate change should be among them

08 Apr 2013

Lib Dem president backs decarbonisation target

Party negotiating to reopen green energy deal in attempt to introduce carbon reduction targets for energy sector

25 Mar 2013

When will the Prime Minister rein in his fossil-addicted Chancellor?

There is a rift at the top of government over the UK's green economy – it's about time the Prime Minister pulled rank

21 Mar 2013

Budget 2013: As it happens

BusinessGreen offers instant reaction and analysis to the environmental and energy news from Chancellor George Osborne's latest budget

20 Mar 2013

Government raises hopes of greener budget with backing for Heseltine plan

Tory grandee had proposed regional infrastructure investments, including public transport, offshore wind and Severn Barrage projects, as routes to growth

18 Mar 2013

Why Douglas Carswell is wrong about the Climate Change Act

The Tory MP's mea culpa about his support for the Climate Change Act might have more credibility if there were fewer mistakes

25 Feb 2013

Businesses line up to back decarbonisation target

SSE, Dong Energy, Cisco and Co-operative among those to go public with support for decarbonisation target amendment to Energy Bill

20 Feb 2013

A decarb target is good for the economy, good for the environment and good for gas

There are no good arguments against the adoption of a decarbonisation target

19 Feb 2013

Decarbonisation target rebellion gathers pace

Early Day Motion supporting inclusion of decarbonisation target secures backing from key Conservative and Lib Dem MPs

15 Feb 2013

Cameron: UK can't afford not to prioritise green energy

'Together we can make Britain a global showcase for green innovation and energy efficiency'

04 Feb 2013

Al Gore slams Chancellor's 'short-sighted' approach to green growth

Former US Vice President says he had hoped David Cameron would take more action to combat global warming

31 Jan 2013

Ed Davey: UK companies support decarbonising target

A 'vast majority' want a government-set target on decarbonising the electricity sector, said the energy and climate secretary

16 Jan 2013

Policy makers gather in London for international climate summit

Globe Climate Legislators unveil report showing 32 out of 33 major economies are making progress on tackling climate change

14 Jan 2013

Government reveals green progress in coalition audit

Document outlines progress on 399 commitments in coalition agreement, but fails to determine which will be missed

09 Jan 2013

2020 Group hints at plans for smarter tariffs and energy efficiency labels

Conservative MP Laura Sandys argues a renewal of the party's support for the green economy simply makes 'good business sense'

08 Jan 2013

Coalition reasserts commitment to be “greenest government ever”

But mid-term review contains no new policy commitments for the green economy

07 Jan 2013

Tory modernisers vow to make the green economy the mainstream economy

2020 Group predicts that by end of the decade fossil fuel companies will “be regarded as having archaic business models”

07 Jan 2013

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