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'A huge relief': Historic UK-EU trade deal avoids cliff-edge Brexit for green businesses
Brexit deal finally brokered on Christmas Eve, but big questions remain over long term ramifications for environmental standards and green trade
No country compliant with Paris Agreement climate goals, analysis warns
Annual Climate Change Performance Index points to mixed progress among world's 58 highest emitters
PepsiCo to switch to fully recycled plastic bottles across nine European nations
The goal is a marked acceleration of targets previously announced by the firm, reflecting technological innovations and market development in the use of recycled plastics
'Tip of the iceberg': Aviation emissions three times larger than current estimates, scientists warn
Landmark report from EU aviation regulator into non-CO2 emissions produced by jet engines sets out new financial, fuel, and air traffic measures that would target the full gamut of aviation emissions
Adidas and H&M fire starting pistol on 'world first' circular fashion project
EU-funded New Cotton Project aims to collect, sort, and regenerate old clothing into new items for sale on the high street
MEPs vote for vegan burgers and veggie sausages to keep their name
Veggie burgers are safe, but campaigners warn debate has distracted from broader Common Agricultural Policy proposals set to be voted on this afternoon that they say will seriously hurt European small farmers and natural habitats
'Entering the mainstream': Electric cars to triple EU market share in 2020
But Transport & Environment warns EU car CO2 targets need to be more ambitious to avoid EV sales growth slowing from 2022
'Lead by example': EU urged to aim high with new 2030 emissions goal
Business and civil society coalition representing €62tr investments call on EU Member States to raise 2030 CO2 target to at least 55 per cent below 1990 levels
Global Briefing: China mulls carbon neutrality
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More than 150 business leaders urge EU to step up 2030 emissions target
Call to adopt targets proposed in last year's Green New Deal plan made in an open letter signed by the more than 150 business leaders
France and Germany ramp up multi-billion Euro green stimulus plans
French government puts climate action at heart of €100bn stimulus package, as Germany successfully delivers first sovereign green bond
Boost for British lithium as Cornish mining firm wins £500,000 backing
British Lithium Ltd secures backing from Innovate UK to help develop hard rock lithium extraction in the St Austell area of Cornwall
James Bevan: Environmental regulations remain key for post-Brexit success
Environment Agency chief executive argues 'good regulation is what gets you green growth and a blue planet'
EU recovery package: Net zero launch pad or missed opportunity?
As MEPs enter talks over EU Council's €1.8tr recovery package and budget deal, many key green questions remain
EU rich in 'shovel-ready' projects for green recovery, study suggests
Thousands of green projects are raring to go across Europe to help build resilient Covid-19 recovery, study suggests
EU targets 40GW of hydrogen capacity in sweeping new strategy
European Commission outlines its ambition to ramp up the bloc's hydrogen capacity 40-fold over the next 10 years, focusing primarily on green hydrogen infrastructure
Take-off? Study predicts commercial hydrogen planes could be in the skies within 10 years
With supportive investment and policy signals H2-powered flight could emerge as a major player for short-medium journeys within 10-15 years, study estimates
How best to solve a problem like carbon pricing?
A new OECD report weights up the pros and cons of a host of carbon pricing options, from cap and trade systems to flat fuel taxes
Green heating: €5.7m EU boost for low carbon home heating research
University of Exeter-led research project aims to pave way for rollout of low carbon heating systems across England, France, Belgium and Netherlands
Sweden becomes third European country to close its last coal power plant
Just days after Austria completed its coal power phase out, Sweden follows suit with closure of Stockholm plant
Study: Electric vehicles emit three times less CO2 than petrol and diesel cars
Research by Transport & Environment assessed road CO2 as well as impact of electricity, battery production and power plant construction
Coronavirus: CEOs join trade unions, politicians, and think tanks in calls for green recovery
Covid-19 crisis will result in a "worse shock" to the economy than seen 12 years ago, according to the group, and "what worked for the 2008 financial crisis may not be sufficient to overcome this one".
EU Commission: Green finance 'integral' to Europe's pandemic recovery
European policymakers seek views on renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy set for launch later this year
Carmakers lobby EU to delay CO2 standards as Covid-19 slams brakes on industry
Auto trade bodies call for 'some adjustment to timing' of EU CO2 standards, as White House seeks to weaken fuel efficiency rules in US
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