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But fast-expanding industry warns public research funding is not being matched by coherent policy strategy to accelerate development of crucial low carbon sector

Plus EU proposes Energy Charter Treaty exit, UN issues SDG warning, and all the top green business news from around the world this week

Government again rejects Lords' attempts to add environmental protections to Retained EU Law Bill, but agrees to consult publicly over future changes to EU-derived law

The European Union's new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism should incentivise more countries to put a price on carbon, but not the US

EU Retained Law Bill proposes ditching around 300 green laws this year, while handing Ministers powers to 'weaken environmental rules with impunity' going forward, campaigners warn

Report into the impact of the European Green Deal on energy security, prices, jobs, and investment claims the bloc's green transition is 'set in stone'

Laws, regulations, treaties and decisions related to habitats, air quality, climate change, renewable energy, farming and fishing proposed for scrapheap under government plans

But green groups and government watchdog the OEP warn environmental protections still under threat under government’s controversial Retained EU Law Bill

The sharp reduction in energy demand across Europe this winter highlights the pace of decarbonisation that is possible when there is sufficient political will

Sweeping reforms expected to push up price of carbon, extend market to cover shipping, buildings, and road transport, and pave way for carbon border adjustment tariffs