Fossil Fuels

Municipality becomes 30th local authority and first in Sweden to pull out of oil, coal and gas investments

Report finds onshore wind is both cheaper and more environmentally-friendly than coal, yet both received €10bn subsidies in 2012

By opposing a low carbon transition, fossil fuel companies are undermining the economic and political stability needed for their high risk projects, says Tom Burke of E3G

Green energy and transport would benefit, not burden economy, freeing up capital to channel towards economic growth, says Climate Policy Institute

University announces measure as part of effort to combat climate change, becoming first UK academic institution to commit

Campaign groups blame industry lobbying as Commission proposes less taxing regime for carbon-intense fuel

From city mayors to Rockefellers - BusinessGreen runs down the key green commitments from this week's conference

Charitable foundations urged to divest shares in fossil fuel majors and shift funds towards low carbon economy

Companies and activists alike are working to make processes like fracking and tar sands oil production more environmentally responsible - should we beat them up or cheer them on?

NGO argues oil majors should cancel at least $91bn of projects that need high oil prices to succeed, although over $500bn is at risk