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Now it's in private hands, will the Green Investment Bank hold onto its green mission?
Its new owners Macquarie insist it has a plan to use the bank to invest heavily in pioneering green infrastructure, but plenty are still suspicious of the sale
The next chapter for the Green Investment Bank
New head of the Green Investment Group - formally Green Investment Bank - Edward Northam explains what lies ahead for the newly privatised body
Could government opposition to Irish 'hard border' cement EU environmental standards in the UK?
Experts warn maintaining an open border will require UK's continued adherence to EU food safety standards - minimising flexibility in international trade deals
Trump orders US infrastructure projects to ignore Obama-era climate risk rules
President says projects will still need to meet 'environmental safeguards', as he rolls back rules designed to limit flooding and sea level risks
Global UN treaty on curbing mercury pollution enters into force
The Minimata Convention, which has the backing of 128 countries, commits signatories to a ban on new mercury mines and phasing out use of the metal in products
Government promises to maintain 'high environmental standards' in post-Brexit trade
Echoing Environment Secretary Michael Gove's assurances, new Brexit position paper promises changes to trading relationships will not lead to lower environmental standards
Are we heading for a 'Green Brexit'? Who the hell knows
There are only 18 months to go until the UK leaves the single market and customs union - and the plans for a 'Green Brexit' look worryingly sketchy
London Environment Strategy outlines ambitious vision for a zero-carbon capital - but can it deliver?
Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Shirley Rodrigues says new plan will set direction for post-Brexit strategy across UK - but does City Hall have the power to realise its bold vision?
South West Water hit by £142,000 pollution fine
The utility has become the latest firm to fall foul of the Environment Agency's pollution crackdown
Government accused of energy efficiency regulation failure
EXCLUSIVE: Frustration grows as industry concern over implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive dismissed by Department of Communities and Local Government
EPA reverses decision to delay US ozone pollution deadline
EPA administrator Scott Pruitt U-turns on plan to delay deadline to comply with ozone air pollution rules following lawsuit from 15 states
Energy efficiency standards: Are landlords about to be let off the hook?
EXCLUSIVE: Draft guidance seen by BusinessGreen could allow many landlords to take advantage of an exemption from new energy efficiency legislation
Pay farmers to protect environment, urges think tank
Policy Exchange argues leaving EU's Common Agricultural Policy presents opportunity for farmers to improve biodiversity, natural capital, and flood prevention
Netherlands ratifies Paris Agreement
Netherlands confirms promise to cut greenhouse gases between 80 and 95 per cent by 2050 as part of EU-wide Paris Pledge
Could network charge reforms slow the clean energy transition?
Good Energy's Juliet Davenport voices concerns about the impact of Ofgem's recent reviews of network charges on those consumers and companies who are driving the clean tech roll out
EU industrial air pollution rules herald 'logical end for coal plants'
Plants larger than 50MW will have four years to adapt to meet new stricter standards for air pollutants, as lawyers warn they will sue sites that fail to comply
German court orders diesel ban in bid tackle air pollution
Judge demands ban placed on most polluting diesels entering German city of Stuttgart from January 2018, ruling previous plans from city government not ambitious enough
Seven things we've learnt from the Roadside Air Quality Plan
What does the new air quality plan tell us about the government's clean air and transport strategy going forward?
Re-writing the energy rule book so that we have a smarter energy system
Ofgem's Andy Burgess explains the thinking behind the watchdog's sweeping new plans to enable a cleaner and more flexible energy system
ClientEarth slams 'shabby' Air Quality Plan
James Thornton describes long-awaited plan as 'little more than a shabby rewrite of the previous draft plans' that is 'underwhelming and lacking in urgency'
UK Roadside Air Pollution Plan - At a glance
BusinessGreen runs through the key proposals, findings and talking points arising from Defra's plan to tackle nitrogen dioxide pollution from road transport
Does air pollution action spell diesel's demise?
ClientEarth's Dominic Phinn believes concern over air quality is finally prompting a major shift in the auto business
Government to power up battery sector with major investment and policy push
Business Secretary Greg Clark will today reveal £246m investment in battery technology over the next four years, alongside new reforms to govern a flexible energy system
Plastic bag use in England tumbles thanks to 5p charge
New Defra data shows seven major retailers issued 83 per cent fewer bags in 2016/17 compared to calendar year 2014
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