Industry report says adding 2GW or more of new storage capacity by 2020 would balance the network, cut carbon, and boost exports

Research paper by Lord Stern suggests China may start to reduce coal consumption from 2016 - a huge fillip for a global climate deal

Agency says current high carbon approach must be overhauled to ensure global shift to clean electricity

Chicago initiative aim to use LED lights to grow fresh vegetables while almost eliminating waste, pesticides and emissions

It may come at a cost, but HP's decision to deliver ink cartridges containing recycled material means it is hedging against future resource price rises

Retail and restaurant chains among a number of European companies accused of failing to to take adequate steps to purchase sustainable certified soy

Report finds oil majors and small companies exposed to threat of stranded high carbon assets if oil demand falls

Green groups accuse peers of ignoring public opposition to fracking, as Lords' report argues shale gas should be "an urgent national priority"

Board of Trustees says existence of less harmful alternatives means it will no longer invest $18.7bn endowment in coal mining

Green energy company takes option for 10 per cent of power produced by proposed Swansea Bay project