Dutch company plans to increase renewable energy investment and cut cradle to grave carbon emissions up to 30 per cent by 2020

Fund will be used to cover three quarters of the cost of fitting chargers at homes, stations, and by the roadside

Danish-designed pylon using fewer materials than UK classic is erected for testing and could be in use by 2016

Ed Balls, Caroline Flint, and Jack Dromey write to Eric Pickles urging him to clarify government's stance on key green building policy

Journalist John Broder insists he drove at normal speeds and the car did run out of charge

Controversial initiative emphasises effect population pressures can have on environment, resources and poverty levels

More than 30 companies urge MEPs to approve plan to boost prices in the EU emissions trading scheme ahead of key vote

Green groups warn against huge shale oil risks as report finds it could comprise 12 per cent of oil production in 2035

Report suggests including performance metrics for carbon, water and waste in rail franchise contracts

Companies are increasingly moving towards low carbon models for everyday journeys and hiring other cars for long trips