Politics
Drop in wind energy costs adds pressure for government rethink
Tories urged to look at onshore windfarms which can be built as cheaply as gas plants and deliver the same power for half the cost of Hinkley Point, says Arup
How the UK can get the best possible outcome from Brexit on energy and climate
We must align Brexit negotiations with the aims of the Paris Agreement, argues Green Alliance's Chaitanya Kumar
The Unfrozen Moment - Delivering A Green Brexit
Environment Secretary Michael Gove's speech to WWF - in full
Business leaders and top investors urge May to deliver bold climate action plan
Letter to Number 10 warns that without Clean Growth Plan, Green Brexit and stronger international diplomacy, May risks jeopardising UK's competitiveness
Moment of change presents fresh opportunity for climate leadership
Susanne Baker and Jill Duggan explain how the current period of political flux presents the government with a great opportunity to seize the agenda and promote climate action
Gove: UK will 'take back control' of environmental policy to deliver a 'green Brexit'
Environment Secretary to promise to deliver "green Brexit' in his first major speech since taking over at Defra
Government confirms energy intensive industries' exemption from clean energy costs
BEIS presses ahead with plans to give energy intensive industries an exemption from cost of clean energy policies, despite it costing the average household around £2.30 a year in higher bills
Government: UK Coal Forum has 'served its purpose and should be wound down'
Independent forum set up in 2006 to 'secure the long-term future of coal-fired power generation and UK coal production' is now surplus to requirements, says Minister
What isn't cool about cooling…
Dr Alan Whitehead explains how government may soon need to act to address the carbon footprint from cooling technologies - could ICECRIM hold the answer?
Macron: Trump is seeking 'solution' to Paris Agreement stand-off
French President raises prospect of US returning to the international climate accord in some form
Government awards £6m boost to natural flood management projects
Nearly 60 projects across the UK have been given funding to use natural measures - like green channels, ponds or trees - to stave off floodwater
'America's Pledge' promises US action on climate despite Trump
Michael Bloomberg launches 'America's Pledge' on climate change as California Governor Jerry Brown sets out plan to strengthen California's carbon trading rules and cut air pollution
The single issue dominating Brexit discussions
Molly Scott Cato explains why green businesses should be concerned by the direction of the debate on the Single Market
Repeal Bill: 'Environment-shaped hole' sparks fears for green regulations
Caroline Lucas slams Repeal Bill's failure to address environmental issues, as parliamentary battle looms over government's plan for sweeping new powers
Rachel Reeves pledges to support 'sustainable growth' as new Business Committee chair
Reeves wins coveted post as chair of BEIS Committee, as Mary Creagh and Neil Parish re-elected to key environmental roles
Critic of renewable power to head government energy costs review
Selection of Oxford University economist Dieter Helm may be controversial because of his criticism of wind and solar power
Ministers act to head off revolt over membership of European nuclear regulator
Government considering 'associate membership' of group that governs movement of radioactive material across Europe
The G19 has sealed it, Trump really has strengthened the Paris Agreement
The G19's refusal to sign off on a statement offering a lifeline for high carbon energy is yet more evidence the Paris Summit marked the beginning of the end for the fossil fuel era
G19 rejects Trump's pro-fossil fuel agenda
Investors hail "most ambitious G20 climate statement ever produced", as world leaders dismiss attempt by President Trump to secure group's backing for fossil fuels
Brexit architects, quantum climates, and clean tech moon-shots
The Brexit debate is heating up again and green businesses should be paying attention
G20 climate showdown could fall flat over scheduling clash
Merkel intended climate change to be a centrepiece issue of this week's G20 meeting, but reports suggest scheduled meeting between Trump and Putin put it at risk of becoming a side show
Green groups and MPs launch push to strengthen post-Brexit environmental protection
Cross-party group of MPs warn current plan to enforce environmental rules through Judicial Reviews is inadequate
How sustainability saves America
By taking on the cause of 'global unsustainability' America can achieve its highest ideals while restoring its prosperity, security and environmental and social well-being
Barnier stresses Brexit means end to 'frictionless' trade with EU
Lead negotiator warns that if UK quits single market a system of checks will be needed to ensure 'compliance with European standards', including environmental rules
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