Low Carbon Economy
The eight pillars of UK energy decarbonisation
UK Energy Research Centre calls on government to deliver a coordinated approach to clean energy across all departments
The not so magnificent six: G20 nations accused of failing on Paris Agreement pledges
New Grantham Institute paper warns the US, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Turkey yet to back up Paris goals
Has the government quietly engineered a genuinely great week for UK clean tech?
Green business leaders may have seen their attention drawn to the unfolding drama on the other side of the Atlantic, but back in the UK the government has firmly underscored its commitment to the green economy
Green groups urge Chancellor to step up support for low carbon transition
Coalition of leading NGOs warn UK risks slump in clean energy investment without urgent action in next week's Autumn Statement
EIB says it has ramped up clean investment post-Paris
European Investment Bank pledges more green investment in the pipeline following acceleration of project approvals post-Paris
The North powered the first industrial revolution, it is now time for it to power the second
IPPR North's Darren Baxter argues the North is already a clean energy hub, and now it can build on that leadership
How will the Paris Agreement change your day-to-day life?
Chris Hope explores how the Paris Agreement could deliver significant improvements to our everyday lives
How UK and European low carbon industrial technology will benefit from Chinese investment
Ian Thomas of Turquoise International argues Chinese investment can deliver a major boost to Europe's green economy
Lord Stern: 'Well-designed infrastructure can be pro-growth, pro-poor, and pro-climate'
Lord Nicholas Stern's speech on the ten year anniversary of The Stern Review to the Royal Society - in full
The Stern Review 10 years on - what's changed?
Almost a decade to the day since the influential report on the economics of climate change was published, its author looks back on what's changed - and what's stayed the same
Lord Stern: Costs of climate inaction now even higher than a decade ago
Author of influential Stern Review on economics of climate change argues action to tackle climate risks is now better framed as an 'attractive growth story'
Five ways to lock in the transition to clean, resilient cities
Reports from IRENA and 100 Resilient Cities project outline key mechanisms cities can - and are - embracing to drive clean tech transition
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: 'The cheapest energy is the energy you don't use'
Baroness Neville-Rolfe's speech on energy efficiency delivered to the International Energy Agency - in full
Report: Low carbon intensity sectors outstrip growth of general economy
New LSE research finds sectors with low carbon intensities boast higher productivity growth than those with high carbon intensity
Report: City-led climate action heralds $26bn green business opportunity
New report from CDP and AECOM reveals how collaboration between cities and the private sector is unlocking multi-billion dollar green investment opportunities
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
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
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
Aldersgate Group calls for emission reduction plan to boost Northern green economy
Low carbon policy landscape would boost private investment in the North, says green business group, pointing to significant potential for further growth in the region
The low carbon economy: a great opportunity for the North
A clear national emissions reduction plan and greater support from local authorities for low carbon projects could deliver further benefits to the region, writes Aldersgate Group's Nick Molho
Five things parenthood has taught me about climate change
How can we stay positive and resist the fear and anger the threat of climate crisis provokes?
Is the IoD spinning bad news against renewables and undermining the decarbonisation agenda?
The Institute of Directors' Dan Lewis hits back at recent criticism of the organisation's stance on clean tech and energy security
Aberdeen: Who'll make the plan for the day after tomorrow?
David Powell and Sam Pickard argue Aberdeen's renaissance could be driven by low carbon innovation - but the fossil fuel industry, political leaders, and the public have to embrace such a future
Seeing the light? Thousands of UK churches switch to renewables
Over 3,500 churches are moving to clean energy, according to figures released by group of Christian charities


























