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UK's natural capital valued at almost £1tr
Office for National Statistics estimates value of Britain's natural capital assets, such as mountains, lakes and fish populations
IMF says it is 'gearing up' to integrate climate risks into economic analysis
New IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva says climate risk should be 'front and centre' of the financial body's work
Is the government's net zero strategy finally starting to come together?
Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom says her number one priority is building a pathway to net zero emissions - and has promised a raft of new policies in 2020 to help get there
'We are working at pace': Andrea Leadsom promises new net zero 'pathway'
Flurry of announcements as government confirms plans for Green GB Week, tables Environment Bill, and promises fresh action on transport emissions
Detail not delay: Six things green businesses want from the Environment Bill
The government is preparing to publish its long-awaited Environment Bill - and its contents will be crucial to post-Brexit green governance
Queen's Speech: Green business hopes build for beefed up Environment Bill
The long-awaited Environment Bill is expected to set out details of UK's post-Brexit green regulatory regime - and sources expect a 'thundering big bill'
Enel targets clean energy and climate action with €2.5bn SDG-linked bond
Italian gas and power giant places its first bond on the European market linked to two of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Paper beer bottles? Carlsberg toasts 'world first' sustainable drink packaging designs
Brewing giant unveils Green Fibre Bottle made from sustainably-sourced wood fibres, which it claims is fully bio-based and recyclable
Energy efficiency: Businesses urge £1bn a year investment plan to hit net zero goal
Energy Efficiency First Declaration argues making green homes and infrastructure an investment priority would save households money and deliver massive net economic benefits
'Modest masterpiece': Does a prize-winning low carbon council estate point to a greener future for architecture?
More than 100 council houses in Norwich built to Passivhaus standards have been recognised by the prestigious Stirling Prize for architecture
Pepsi takes aim at CO2, water, and packaging with $1bn green bond
US food and drinks giant prices first ever green bond in support of its recently announced sustainability goals
All aboard: Inside Hitachi's vision for a zero carbon battery-powered UK rail network
Koji Agatsuma, engineering director at Hitachi Rail Europe, argues battery trains could offer the UK a flexible, no-regrets transition to a net zero rail network
Currying favour: Concerns rise over threat to UK food standards from US trade deal
As XR activists block roads into Westminster, Defra fears the UK may also be blocking chances of an EU trade deal by compromising with the US on environmental standards
Green shoots: UK green and ethical fund investments hit £23.5bn
EIRIS Foundation reports strong growth in green UK investment, as separate survey suggests many Brits remain unaware of how their pensions are invested
'Pretty grim': Greener UK slam Boris Johnson's Brexit deal as 'bad for the environment'
Prime Minister's plan would end commitment to level playing field with EU on environmental standards, sparking serious concerns among green campaigners
Samsung and Bulb take aim at household CO2 with energy monitoring tool
Companies claim new tool will enable householders to monitor their energy use and carbon emissions while on the go from phones or tablets
'Almost no progress': Much of UK still suffering from chronic air pollution, figures show
ClientEarth analysis of new government data shows 83 per cent of UK areas failed to comply with EU legal limits on nitrogen dioxide last year
Major investors embark on green farming, cities, and clean energy financing drive
Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance aims to mobilise billions of dollars of investment towards sustainable farming, improved energy access, and clean energy projects
'B-Snug': Shell and PassivSystems launch smart home heating system
System designed to manage and monitor use of air source heat pumps in combination with householders' existing boiler aims to slash emissions
Lithium rush? Cornish mining firm closes £1.4m fundraising round
Cornish Lithium believes the county could be rich in resource required to help feed growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems
Can new EU 'right to repair' product rules 'inspire the rest of the world'?
New EU ecodesign rules will require TVs, fridges and dishwashers to be easier to recycle and more energy efficient
FTSE 100 firms failing to develop adequate climate strategies, research shows
Around 85 per cent of the top companies in the UK do not yet have adequate climate strategies in place to keep the planet within safe global warming limits, EcoAct report shows
Eni and Mainstream Renewable Power eye joint UK offshore wind bids
Italian oil and gas giant to collaborate with global wind and solar developer on clean energy projects in the UK, as well as Africa and Southeast Asia
Energy supplier Bulb readies 'Carbon Calculator' tool to help slash customers' CO2
EXCLUSIVE: Energy supplier announces Carbon Calculator tool aimed at helping customers measure, reduce and offset emissions from their homes