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Legal threat escalates over government's 'reckless' company bailouts
Campaign group Plan B poised to file court action claiming government failed to take into account climate obligations when bailing out Covid-hit firms
'Opportunity to reboot': Moderate Conservative MPs serve up green recovery policy menu
One Nation Conservatives group of more than 100 MPs call for 2030 fossil fuel car ban, carbon tax and tree planting funding
Ember: Wind and solar provide record share of global electricity
Think tank reveals wind and solar are now providing 10 per cent of global power and are demonstrating impressive resilience to the coronavirus crisis, as coal investment continues to slide
'We could fix our world': Martin Freeman voices net zero pension campaign animation
Animation features a 'woolly man' voiced by Sherlock actor calling for pension investments to help protect against the 'ravages of climate change'
Zoom in on Net Zero with Professor Michael E. Mann
World-renowned climate scientist and author joins BusinessGreen for a chat about climate justice, US politics, dealing with climate deniers, and the science behind net zero
Renewable power sent yet more UK records tumbling in 2019
For the first time ever electricity from wind, solar, biomass and others made up more than a third of UK power last year, government data shows
Government urged to apply 'gold standard' trade deal scrutiny to support green goals
People have 'justifiable concerns' that future trade deals could undermine UK environmental standards, says National Food Strategy
'Once in a lifetime opportunity': PM unveils plan for cycling and walking 'revolution'
Cycle training, bike lanes, e-bikes and new active travel watchdog form part of £2bn strategy announced by Boris Johnson
Zoom in on Net Zero with Jonathon Porritt CBE
Leading environmentalist and Forum for the Future founder joins BusinessGreen to chat about net zero, the green recovery and his new book on the climate crisis
Global Briefing: Democrats eye 2050 net zero goal for US
Plus Indian Railways aim for net zero, Norway CCS plans, and all the top green business news from around the world this week
MEPs slam EU recovery budget for watering down climate funding
Resolution backed by EU Parliament sets scene for crunch negotiations with Council over bloc's long-term budget
Public urged to wear reusable face masks to help curb plastic waste
Reusable face masks reduce risk of Covid-19 infection and prevent single-use plastic waste, say green groups
EU recovery package: Net zero launch pad or missed opportunity?
As MEPs enter talks over EU Council's €1.8tr recovery package and budget deal, many key green questions remain
Boris Johnson touts £350m innovation funding to fuel 'green, sustainable recovery'
PM marks first year in Number 10 with support for raft of CCS, hydrogen, green construction, space and transport projects
Apple targets net zero across business, supply chain and products by 2030
Tech giant's CEO Tim Cook said he wants net zero pledge to 'be a ripple in the pond that creates a much larger change'
UK and banking giants spearhead drive to combat nature-related financial risks
AXA, BNP Paribas, World Bank and others back plans for new Task Force for Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework
MPs urge government to 'dramatically scale-up' net zero in recovery plans
Cross party MPs from the Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems and SNP join businesses in calling for clear net zero roadmap to 2050
Morgan Stanley pledges to measure CO2 impact of loans and investments
Green campaigners hail 'step in the right direction' as first major US bank commits to disclosing its climate impact
Defra plots green planning rules overhaul as it promises nature-friendly recovery
Environment Secretary George Eustice announces £9m for policy pilots as he promises to 'build back greener' after Covid-19 and Brexit
'Golden opportunity': MPs urge government to 'supercharge' a green recovery for aviation
Cross party group of 35 MPs call on Chancellor to invest £500m towards developing green aviation fuels and technologies in wake of Covid-19
Zoom in on Net Zero with Envision Digital's Sylvie Ouziel
VIDEO: International president of energy giant's digital arm joins BusinessGreen to discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a net zero global energy system
Vodafone targets 100 per cent renewables-powered mobile network in 2021
Mobile phone giant also unveils new target to slash emissions from businesses which use its telecoms network and services
Britishvolt eyes South Wales site for UK's first 'gigafactory'
Start-up working with Welsh Government to develop 30GWh battery manufacturing plant and accompanying 200MW solar farm
Study: Electrical waste costing UK £370m in lost valuable raw materials each year
Around 500,000 tonnes of valuable electricals lost, binned, hoarded or stolen in the UK last year, research suggests
EU rich in 'shovel-ready' projects for green recovery, study suggests
Thousands of green projects are raring to go across Europe to help build resilient Covid-19 recovery, study suggests
TfL eyes renewables contracts to power London's Tube network
City Hall unveils plans to scope out market for Power Purchase Agreements to meet Underground's electricity demand
Plant balls: IKEA to rollout vegan 'meatballs' across UK stores
Swedish retailer claims plant-based alternative to its popular meatballs come with just four per cent of the climate footprint
West Berkshire Council launches UK's first local government green bond
Green bond arranged by Abundance Investment aims to raise £1m from residents to fund solar panels on council buildings
Report: Onshore renewables could boost UK economy by £29bn
Investor Thrive Renewables claims removal of local planning barriers could unlock multi-billion pound potential of onshore wind, solar, and hydropower sectors
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps: 'Now is the time for a green transport revolution'
Minister's comments came as the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership announced name change to reflect shift in focus to zero carbon road transport
World Economic Forum: 'Nature positive' recovery offers $10.1tr opportunity
Study offers compelling case for green Covid-19 response which it estimates could create 385 million new jobs worldwide by 2030
EU carbon prices surge to 14-year high
CO2 price in EU emissions trading scheme breaches €30 per tonne-mark amid political push for 'green recovery'
'Let's get going'? Green economy urged to prepare for Brexit, but huge uncertainties remain
As government launches Brexit PR offensive and news emerges of new lorry parks in Kent, many questions remain unanswered on the future of green standards and governance
Zoom in on Net Zero - with the CBI's James Diggle
VIDEO: Head of energy and climate change at Britain's largest business body joins BusinessGreen deputy editor Michael Holder to discuss green recovery efforts, keeping net zero on track, and priority policy areas ahead of COP26
Bank of England to consider incorporating climate factors in corporate bond portfolio
Governor Andrew Bailey reiterates central bank's 'strong commitment' to net zero as he seeks to fend off criticism from green groups
NewMotion inks EV charging partnership with fleet leasing firm Alphabet
Alphabet's 168,000 customers and business fleet drivers to gain access to NewMotion charging network and smart home chargers
Study: Climate change increasingly raised as a human rights issue in court cases
Global review of climate litigation highlights increasing instances of activists and governments using courts to force climate action from businesses and governments
Centrica throws weight behind UK heat electrification drive amid hydrogen cost fears
British Gas owner says UK should target one million heat pumps by 2025 as it fears hydrogen domestic heating may be a decade away
As unemployment mounts, research points to 1.6 million green jobs opportunity
Prioritising green homes, tree planting, and charge points could help tackle mounting job losses, according to new reports from IPPR and REA
'Bad precedent': Aviation industry opts to water down flagship climate plan
UN aviation body ICAO condemned by climate campaigners for controversially changing CORSIA carbon offset scheme rules
Government urged to 'unleash potential of the countryside' in recovery plans
CPRE urges government to put in place net zero targets for land-use, invest in nature restoration, and ensure planning system considers climate impacts
Moorside Clean Energy Hub: Firms tout nuclear and hydrogen plan for Cumbria
Coalition including EDF, construction firms and trade unions sets out vision for new 3.2GW nuclear station linked with renewables and hydrogen production
Fries with that? McDonald's to roll out EV chargers at drive-through restaurants
Fast food chain teams up with InstaVolt to install rapid electric vehicle chargers at UK Drive Thru restaurants
Fairtrade farmers reap $41m boost from UK shoppers in 2019
Latest Fairtrade product sales figures show shoppers care 'more about Fairtrade than ever', organisation claims
Government unveils £80m energy efficiency innovation push, as fears grow over promised building upgrade plan
Government announces £80m boost to cut CO2 from homes and industry alongside £200m of funding for cutting edge R&D efforts, but fresh reports fuel fears 'boring' multi-billion pound efficiency upgrade programme could be sidelined
Project speed? UK infrastructure pipeline 'not net zero aligned', warn green groups
UK currently staring at a £14bn gap in the green infrastructure investment needed for net zero, warns Green Alliance
Global Briefing: EU carbon price projected to average €32 in 2020s
Plus all the top green business news from around the world this week, including Denmark's new climate law and the Australian mining sector's net zero pledge
Climate Pledge Arena: Amazon to name Seattle sports stadium after its net zero goal
Online retail giant to name new ice hockey and basketball arena after drive to secure corporate pledges for net zero carbon by 2040