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Matthew Farrow of the Environmental Industries Commission reveals how despite helping to slash waste levels, the landfill tax has led to some unforeseen circumstances

Over 60 systems now cover 12 per cent of global emissions, but report warns "steady" progress is at risk from lowering of ambition

Shadow Energy Minister Tom Greatrex accuses Chancellor of handing out a gift to his 'pet project'

Foreign Affairs Council calls for 'rapid start' of the next phase of negotiations

New study confirms electric vehicle sales are increasing exponentially, driven in large part by effective fiscal policies

Newcastle University academics argue 'fragmented' energy sector needs a strategic authority to ensure energy security

The UK needs to boost its energy efficiency, industry compensation should be linked to clean tech investment

Treasury study admits economic modelling "is not intended to capture the impact of a reduction in fuel duty through externalities" such as congestion, air pollution and carbon emissions

Committee accused of putting "blind faith" in EU emissions trading scheme to tackle coal industry renaissance

EXCLUSIVE: Energy and climate change minister says move will allow both manufacturing and clean energy to flourish