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EU reaches deal on fossil fuelled boiler phase out, Brazil ramps up rainforest fund, and Orsted kicks off CCS project in this week's round up of stories from around the world

Emerging alternative protein products could cut global food system's environmental footprint, particularly in high and middle-income countries, UN report finds

Almost 250,000 households in marginal seats are set to collectively pay an extra £40m in energy bills following the scrapping of energy efficiency standards, new analysis claims

Occupier and investor demand for 'green' buildings is growing, but costs and a lack of metrics are holding sector back, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors report claims

UK Infrastructure Bank pledges £60m to move towards improved semiconductor supply chains and a reindustrialised north east

Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate set to come into force on 1 January 2024 after securing support in Parliamentary vote last night

New measures aim to tackle rooftop solar 'red tape' by removing 1MW industry limit and flat roof planning demands

New £19m fund to help local governments fast-track net zero initiatives by mobilising private finance

Global Sustainable Investment Alliance details how tighter definitions have led to a dip in 'green' asset investment in the US and Europe

Think tank finds almost 80 per cent of landlords want stricter energy efficiency rules on their properties, including raising minimum standards on rental properties