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Scott Pruitt has gone - for all the wrong reasons
Tom Chivers argues that despite the federal government's corruption and incompetence, there are still reasons to hope the US can drive global climate action
'Short of our expectations': CCC warns government new Road to Zero strategy puts UK carbon targets at risk
Watchdog warns 'lack of clarity' and 'missed opportunities' mean new strategy does not go far enough in tackling rising vehicle emissions - and it is not alone in its criticism
National Infrastructure Assessment: Green proposals at a glance
NIC calls for a sweeping overhaul of UK infrastructure to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change
Road to Zero: Through its caution, government is prolonging market uncertainty
Exemption for hybrids under 2040 ban, no detail on post-2020 incentives and 'progress review' slated for 2025 all mean less certainty for business
Road to Zero or Road to Nowhere? Government revs up green vehicle 'ambition'
Ministers publish long-awaited strategy to drive electric vehicle investment, but green groups accuse government of watering down flagship ban on petrol and diesel cars
Soft Green Brexit? Resignations throw Cabinet plan into turmoil
UPDATED: Cabinet pledges to maintain 'high regulatory standards' for environment and climate change, but Brexit and Foreign Secretary's resignations present huge test to government unity
Hot topic: Will Theresa May challenge Donald Trump on climate change?
135 UK scientists urge Theresa May to challenge President Trump on climate change when he visits this week, arguing US inaction threatens UK's national security
UK has raised £4bn towards climate action in developing countries since 2016
Public and private finance from the UK has helped avoid more than 10.4 million tonnes of greenhouse gases in the developing world over the past two years
Scott Pruitt is out but his impact on the environment will be felt for years
Pruitt's actions at the EPA have left a demoralized agency where staff fear their ability to protect public health is diminished
Don't mess up our energy system
Energy UK's Lawrence Slade warns Brexit-related uncertainty is already having a 'direct impact' on energy firms
Energy UK urges government to deliver 'close alignment' with EU, as Brexit uncertainty starts to bite
'The uncertainty around whether the UK will remain in the European Emission Trading System is already having a direct impact on the day-to-day business of energy companies' says Energy UK
Public sector: Government strengthens 2020 greenhouse gas target
Greg Clark announces new target to cut public sector emissions 43 per cent inside a decade, as department confirms date for Green Great Britain Week
Pilot problems? China ducks out of first phase of global aviation emissions scheme
China formally withdraws from early phase of high profile CORSIA carbon offset, just as government unveils sweeping new pollution crackdown
UN climate fund chief resigns for personal reasons while board meeting collapses
In a dramatic conclusion to a meeting that failed to approve any finance for the developing world, Howard Bamsey announced his exit from the Green Climate Fund
Net Zero: Judge postpones decision on UK carbon target case
Plan B Earth is seeking a judicial review of UK government's failure to fast track more ambitious 2050 climate targets, but will have to wait on Judge's decision
Net Zero: Building sector must pick up the gauntlet
John Alker of the UK Green Building Council argues the industry has a crucial role to play in constructing a net zero emission economy
'Smart construction': New initiative aims to drive 'bytes and mortar' green building revolution
Greg Clark to beef up construction industry sector deal in support of recently announced goal to halve energy use of new builds by 2030
Government sketches out post-Brexit sustainable fisheries vision
New white paper proposes raft of measures to enhance sustainability of fish stocks, bu7t campaigners warn plan is badly short on detail
'Emissions obsession'? Former PM Tony Abbott urges Australia to pull out of Paris Agreement
Prime Minister responsible for signing Australia up to the Paris Agreement now declares withdrawal would boost jobs and cut bills
Government 'will miss fuel poverty target by more than six decades'
IPPR says reform is needed of scheme for installing energy efficiency measures
Is a credit crisis hampering climate action?
Climate vulnerable countries are having to pay more to borrow cash on financial markets, new research finds
Trade war would harm the environment, warns UN green chief
Donald Trump's punitive tariffs and the reaction could undermine global cooperation and slow the transition to a sustainable world, says Erik Solheim
Is net zero possible?
Writing exclusively for BusinessGreen, Lord Krebs explores why we will all be hearing a lot more about 'net zero' in the coming months
'F*ck business'? OK, Boris, but what then?
Progressive businesses understand that Boris Johnson's version of Brexit runs counter to both their mission and the requirements of the 21st century
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