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Treasury quizzed over 'slow' progress on plastic tax plans
Chair of Environmental Audit Committee Mary Creagh writes to Chancellor Philip Hammond to ask where is the government's promised call for evidence on proposed plastic tax?
'Falling well short': Energy taxes failing to deliver for climate, says OECD
Major new analysis from OECD finds energy taxes around the world are far too low to deliver environmental benefits or deep emissions cuts
More companies prefer green bonds, carbon taxes
Experts from Citi, Microsoft and Bank of America weigh in on the latest corporate efforts to reach dramatic emissions targets
What the new US tax law means for renewables
Geothermal and fuel cells did not get relief, but what's left intact may surprise you
Meat tax 'inevitable' to beat climate and health crises, says report
'Sin taxes' to reverse the rapid global growth in meat eating are likely in five to 10 years, according to a report for investors managing over $4tn
Making carbon count: how pricing in externalities could drive the circular economy
David Newman of the World Biogas Association argues the global march of carbon pricing schemes will have big implications for the waste industry and beyond
Budget 2017: The green economy reacts
BusinessGreen rounds up reaction from green businesses, NGOs and politicians following the Budget announcement today
Is the tide turning for ocean plastics?
The new call for evidence on tackling plastic packaging is both welcome and a stark warning for businesses about the pace at which green issues can climb the political agenda
UK trade minister lobbied Brazil on behalf of oil giants
A telegram obtained by Greenpeace shows that Greg Hands met a Brazilian minister to discuss relaxation of tax and environmental regulation
Ahead of the Budget, here's Philip Hammond's low carbon to-do list
Policy Exchange's Josh Burke sets out some green key asks for 'Spreadsheet Phil'
SSE and Drax call for UK to ensure 'robust and strong' carbon price
Treasury faces fresh calls to confirm future of carbon price floor, as EU begins work on post-Brexit emissions trading scheme plan
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
'Unacceptable': European fossil fuel subsidies top €112bn a year
Report from Overseas Development Institute and Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe reveals how EU member states continue to prop up fossil fuel production and demand
Industry hopeful for solar-storage system VAT cut
Solar-storage systems in line for a price cut, after HMRC reportedly confirms five per cent VAT rate for new installations
Air Quality plan hints at budget tax hike for diesels
Autumn Budget likely to see Chancellor Philip Hammond raise tax rates for new diesel vehicles, government plans suggest
Cutting road transport emissions could cost billions in lost taxes
Policy Exchange's Richard Howard warns tax revenues could be forced into the slow lane unless the government adapts to the electric vehicle revolution
Electric vehicles spell sharp drop in fuel duty revenues - could toll roads plug the tax gap?
New Policy Exchange report suggests network of toll roads in the UK could stem looming £170bn funding gap from lost fuel tax revenue as drivers switch to EVs
White House rules out carbon tax as coal giants urge Trump to stay in Paris Accord
President's team discusses tax reform, Peabody and Cloud Peak Energy rally for seat at Paris table, and Maryland bans fracking
Ineos leads industry lobbying to avoid paying green tax
Chemicals firm is using Brexit as a chance to seek further exemptions from climate policy costs
Reports: Diesel drivers could face pollution charge in 35 English towns and cities
Diesel drivers may have to pay up to £20 per day to travel through urban centres under government plans
Absurd solar tax hike undermines our future prosperity
Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long Bailey argues it is not too late for the Chancellor address the business rate hike for this energetic new industry
Schools lead calls for government to stop solar tax hike
Pupils deliver petition to Treasury urging Chancellor to rethink business rates changes that are set to impose a major tax hike on schools and businesses with solar panels
Campaigners call for diesel vehicle tax hike as part of air pollution crackdown
Healthy Air Coalition writes to Chancellor Philip Hammond, arguing higher VED for diesels could pay for scrappage scheme
Republican veterans tout carbon tax plan to Trump
Former Treasury Secretaries to present proposal to the White House designed to harness free market principles to tackle climate risks
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