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CDP: Mining giants putting $16bn at risk in climate costs
The global mining industry produces crucial materials for clean technologies, but many companies are also risking their future business due to heavy dependence on fossil fuels, warn researchers
Schroders: World accelerating towards a climate impact 'cliff edge'
Investment giant warns planet is on track for more than 4C of warming, as new dashboard seeks to highlight 'defining driver' of the global economy
How to turn climate risk reporting recommendations into reality
Simon Messenger of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board reveals how a major new initiative aims to ensure the guidelines put forward by the TCFD are embraced
Environment Agency warns utilities over increase in pollution incidents
Annual report reveals water quality targets were met across much of the industry, but the number of pollution incidents rose for the first time since 2012
It is time to fix our broken food systems
Alison Cairns of the WBCSD issues a call for businesses across the food industry to come together to tackle shared environmental challenges
Hopes of mild climate change dashed by new research
Planet could heat up far more than hoped as new work shows temperature rises measured over recent decades don't fully reflect global warming already in the pipeline
Better disclosure, better returns
Aldersgate Group's Alex White argues the Financial Stability Board's climate risk recommendations could inform the UK's mandatory carbon reporting rules
Christiana Figueres: I would like to thank Donald Trump
The keynote address at the 2017 BusinessGreen Leaders Awards - in full
Ozone hole recovery threatened by rise of paint stripper chemical
The restoration of the ozone hole, which blocks harmful radiation, will be delayed by decades if fast-rising emissions of dichloromethane are not curbed
Glastonbury 2070? How the festival might have to cope with 4C of global warming
Richard Betts of the University of Exeter considers the risks Glastonbury could face from escalating climate impacts
Energy and climate politics in a post-election, post-Brexit world
James Murray's speech to the Inenco Summer Utilities Forum - in full
Report: Brexit spells red alert for UK air quality
New risk tracker warns government failing to offer sufficient assurances on air quality and chemicals regulations post-Brexit
Top global banks still lend billions to extract fossil fuels
Analysis of world's lenders reveals many claim green credentials while still financing fuels like tar sands, oil and coal
Report: Gas infrastructure investment risks breaching Paris Agreement goals
New report argues the ability to use gas as a 'briding fuel' is limited by the need to keep global temperature increases below 1.5C and 2C goals
EU moves to restrict hormone-disrupting chemical found in plastics
Green groups welcome 'historic' ruling recognising that bisphenol A (BPA), found in TVs, plastic water bottles and kettles, poses a threat to human heath
Bank of England confirms climate risk review for banking sector planned
Update on the Bank's climate change work reveals review planned to assess whether banking sector is adequately addressing climate-related risks
H&M, Zara and Marks & Spencer linked to polluting viscose factories in Asia
Major fashion brands are sourcing viscose from factories in China, Indonesia and India which are polluting and damaging health, according to new report
Oil giants need to invest heavily in renewables by 2035, says analysis
Slowing demand for oil and forecasts of rapid growth in green power pose risk to core business, says analyst
Poll: Overwhelming majority of the public back climate action
Comres survey across eight countries reveales widespread support for stronger action from governments to tackle inter-connected global threats
Verisk Analytics snaps up wind power consultancy MAKE
Global risk management giant Verisk Analytics continues push into renewables market with latest acquisition
NATO members warn of 'serious security implications' from climate change
Draft reports to be discussed later this month by international security alliance urge nations to stick to Paris Agreement commitments
Why has Tesco become the first corporate to reveal a 1.5C climate change target?
Myles McCarthy at the Carbon Trust explores why more businesses are likely to emulate Tesco's decision to opt for a 1.5C carbon target
On climate, shareholder engagement is starting to deliver results
Stephanie Pfeifer of the IIGCC argues pressure from investors for fossil fuel firms to engage with climate risks is starting to reap dividends
38,000 people a year die early because of diesel emissions testing failures
Global inventory of nitrogen oxide emissions shows highly polluting diesel cars are 'urgent public health issue'
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