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FInd out who's responsible for Energy, Environment, Climate Change, Transport and more in the new Conservative government

Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury to join Amber Rudd at Department of Energy and Climate Change

Prime Minister confirms Liz Truss will continue as Environment Secretary, as Eric Pickles is moved from Communities brief

With memories of climate sceptic cabinet ministers with responsibility for climate adaptation still raw, green business leaders will be delighted to see Amber Rudd promoted at DECC

Green economy figures praise Rudd's promotion to Energy and Climate Change Secretary but warns there are tough decisions ahead

David Cameron reveals former climate change minister will step up to lead DECC

Renewables industry makes fresh plea for Conservatives to drop plans for a new onshore wind farm ban, as green business groups call for continued climate action

The green economy faces significant uncertainty as a Tory government with a wafer thin majority faces a host of energy and climate policy challenges

Andrew Warren reflects on an election result that could see the creation of a two-speed green economy in Scotland and England

Conservatives on track for single party government, as Greens celebrate and onshore wind energy industry braces for disaster