Policy
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
New evidence that cheap wind energy is helping consumers
RenewableUK's Rebecca Williams explains how green energy tariffs are now competing on price with conventional tariffs
Queen's Speech sparks fresh doubts over Heathrow expansion
Reports suggest government recognises it will "struggle for numbers" if it forces parliamentary vote on controversial third runway
Investors and industry step up calls for bolder EU climate package
Investor group urges stronger energy efficiency rules, as green trade bodies appeal for renewables target rethink
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
Mayor debuts green transport plan, as London faces air pollution warning
Wide-ranging new strategy promises huge expansion of cycle network and the delivery of a zero emission transport network by 2050
Subsidy-free solar? Let's advocate for that
Paul Barwell says excitement at the prospect for subsidy-free solar projects is welcome, but warns the industry as a whole needs a fair route to market
To be a 'leader in new industries', the UK needs a strong low carbon agenda
To deliver the vision laid out in the Queen's Speech, government must deliver ambitious policies on climate change and the environment and take a pragmatic approach to Brexit, argues Nick Molho
Queen's Speech: The green economy reacts
BusinessGreen rounds up the reaction to a Queen's Speech that promised progress on electric vehicles and Brexit
Queen's Speech: Paris optimism outweighed by Brexit blues
The assertion of support for the Paris Agreement was welcome, the paucity of the government's wider green programme was anything but
Queen's Speech: Government vows to support Paris Agreement and rev up electric car market
In a speech dominated by Brexit, the government pledged to deliver its promised industrial strategy and step up support for green vehicles
Domestic appliances guzzle far more energy than advertised - EU survey
In echo of 'defeat device' scandals, one TV increased energy consumption by 47 per cent when tested in real-world viewing
Countries progressing too slowly with green growth, warns OECD
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development finds none of its members are performing well enough across all its green growth indicators
Exxon, Shell, and BP give backing to US bipartisan carbon tax proposal
Climate Leadership Council reveals list of founding members including General Motors, P&G and PepsiCo as well as oil firms BP, ExxonMobil and Shell
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
Queen's Speech: Environment groups urge government to deliver green Great Repeal Bill
Greener UK coalition sets out three tests for the Great Repeal Bill ahead of Queen's Speech, as speculation mounts over legislative programme
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
Michael Gove has been handed a big opportunity, but will nature nail his political ambitions?
The new Environment Secretary takes the reins at Defra in the face of numerous multi-dimensional challenges - Trewin Restorick asks if he is up for the task ahead
Sweden passes net zero emission climate law
Sweden becomes the first country to significantly strengthen its climate targets following 2015's Paris Agreement
Fossil-free islands: A blueprint for sustainable development?
From Hawaii's Molokai to Samso, Denmark, islands are becoming a hotbed for experimentation with renewable energy, waste reduction and water conservation
We must protect the EU 'red tape' that saves UK businesses millions
Andrew Warren warns energy saving product rules that slash domestic and business costs could be at risk post-Brexit
US clean energy demand passes 'point of no return' as renewables records topple
Major new Deloitte report highlights how consumer and business demand for renewables is only going to increase
A matter of survival? Big businesses urge EU to step up climate action ambition
EDF, Philips, Unilever, and a host of Blue Chip firms declare 'European industries must adapt to this low carbon future in order to survive'
Richard Harrington joins BEIS team, as speculation mounts over energy price cap
Reshuffle continues, as reports suggest Prime Minister is under mounting pressure to axe energy price cap proposals from Queen's Speech
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