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Nuclear and renewables were the two largest sources of primary energy production last year, outperforming fossil fuels, EU figures show

Energy Savings Trust publishes study revealing concerns that one in five white goods do not match up to their energy efficiency claims

New compromise deal meets UK demands to exempt private companies from new green reporting directive

Government review finds most organisations appreciate value of environmental standards and Brussels setting EU-wide environmental rules

Statement from US and French presidents promises clean energy partnerships and pursuit of a global climate deal at next year's Paris Summit

EU bodies meet today to agree new ethical reporting rules for large companies, but UK, Germany, and Poland are seeking key exemptions

Commission review of eco labels warns inflated ratings for washing machines and dishwashers confuse customers and fail to drive innovation

New Nordic centre designed to help entrepreneurs, businesses, academics and government officials work together on new clean technologies

MEPs approve early implementation of plan to withhold 900 million allowances from auction in bid to boost flagging carbon price

Alan Whitehead MP reveals how the EU has torn apart the government's justification for the UK's proposed nuclear subsidies