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Why the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings directive still matters for the UK
Andrew Warren runs the rule over the upcoming round of Brussels' negotiations on the future of energy efficiency policy, and why the UK should be paying close attention
The T-charge: A template for other cities to follow?
London's £10 levy on the most polluting cars highlights how bold regulation can help stimulate new markets
T-Charge enters into force in bid to choke off London air pollution at its source
From today the dirtiest cars will have to pay an extra £10 to enter London's city centre, giving the capital the toughest emissions standard in the world
ClientEarth threatens UK with legal action as councils miss air pollution targets
Green lawyer group warns government that without action to address 'holes' in latest UK air quality plan Defra will face legal action for the third time
Fiji calls for 'absolute dedication' to Paris goals, but will the world respond?
The Fijian Presidency of the annual UN climate summit wants to ensure ambitions are increased, but does the US have other plans?
UK withdrawal bill 'rips the heart out of environmental law', say campaigners
New bill omits key 'precautionary' principle requiring developers and industry to prove actions will not harm wildlife or habitats as well as 'polluter pays' protections
The Clean Growth Strategy: Crispy on the outside raw in the middle
The government has underbaked the Clean Growth Strategy and must come back with stronger ambition, argues Labour's Alan Whitehead
Has Australia just ditched its flagship climate policy?
Cabinet decides to scrap Clean Energy Target recommended by country's chief scientist in favour of a plan for 'affordable, reliable power' - but will the move kill or empower renewables Down Under?
EU preps rules requiring new buildings to install electric vehicle charge points
Industry Committee of MEPs overwhelmingly backs proposals for new long term energy efficiency goals and electric vehicle charging standards
Clean Growth Strategy: How will it impact investment in the low carbon economy?
The Clean Growth Strategy marks an important step forward for the UK's low carbon economy, but the extent to which it will increase private investment varies across sectors, argues the Aldersgate Group's Nick Molho
How the UK is risking a coal power revival without a higher carbon price
Aurora Energy Research report warns that plan to phase out coal power in the UK could falter unless Treasury increases carbon price
The Clean Growth Strategy: Government lays foundations for low carbon revolution
E3G's Ed Matthew heralds the start of a new era in UK climate action
Clean Growth Strategy puts government and green business on the same team
The Clean Growth Strategy could herald a new era of public-private collaboration
Does the Clean Growth Strategy ensure the UK will deliver on its climate targets?
New strategy still suggests shortfall in fourth and fifth carbon budgets - but ministers insist further policy detail, tech innovation and accounting 'flexibility' will be enough to get over the line
Clean Growth Strategy: The green economy reacts
All the reaction from green business, politicians, campaigners and experts on the new UK emissions reduction plan
Government unveils sweeping strategy for deep emissions cuts across UK economy
Clean Growth Strategy includes £2.5bn of investment to 2025 in low carbon innovation
KPMG: Nearly three quarters of companies still failing to acknowledge climate-related risks
Survey of 4,900 companies globally reveals many large and mid-cap firms are failing to disclose the climate-related risks they face
The Clean Growth Strategy: What to expect
Support for innovation, backing for offshore wind, and a revamp of energy efficiency policy all expected to feature in sweeping new decarbonisation plan
Legal action looms as EPA launches Clean Power Plan repeal effort
Scott Pruitt signs notice proposing scrapping of Clean Power Plan, as EPA fails to confirm whether it will come forward with a replacement
Clean air is not just good for health but good for business
Jace Tyrrell argues that for the New West End Company cleaner air is critical for the shopping hub's long term competitiveness
Lord Deben reappointed for five more years at Committee on Climate Change
Former environment secretary Lord Deben and IFS economist Paul Johnson will both serve a further five-year term on the statutory government advisory body
Trump administration aims axe at Clean Power Plan, but does it matter?
EPA chief Scott Pruitt expected to formally start proceedings to scrap clean power rules, as he signals he wants to kill off renewables tax breaks
European retailers lagging behind on HFC phase-out, report warns
In drive to rid fridges and other products of harmful greenhouse gases, retailers must not lose focus on delivering energy efficiency, engineering firm Emerson advises
ClientEarth launches legal challenge over EU car emissions test rules
Green law group claims new EU regulations allow automakers to keep car emissions control systems secret from the public, potentially allowing for another 'dieselgate' scandal
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