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The climate alarm bells have been ringing for a while - and investors have stopped hitting 'snooze'
Major shift in stance from asset management giant Vanguard last week, coupled with fresh climate risk warnings today from Schroders, are a sign investment community is taking climate risk seriously
Renewables to near 50 per cent of global energy supply by 2050
But big gas will overtake big oil in global energy mix, putting world on track to miss Paris targets, predicts risk assurance giant DNV GL
The built environment needs a back-to-basics policy strategy to cut emissions
We need to get serious on building targets to hit climate goals, argues UK Green Building Council's John Alker
Desert-proof solar? Why Qatar is leading the way
Solar may be oil-and-gas-rich Qatar's best bet to diversify and decarbonise its economy, but its hot and dusty desert conditions present many challenges
How green bonds can bridge infrastructure financing gaps
Two cities in the US are set to offer the first 'Environmental Impact Bonds' to pay for green infrastructure upgrades
Big data promises a route to smarter, greener farming
Bord Bia's Henry Horkan explains how big data is helping Irish farmers cut emissions and boost efficiency
How do we make sure the smart meter roll out is a success?
First survey findings from customers post-installation suggest tailored advice, in-home demonstrations and meaningful follow-ups are critical factors to maximising smart meter potential
Driverless cars could see humankind sprawl ever further into the countryside
Autonomous vehicles have many benefits, but they may be bad news for nature conservation
Bioenergy from the US is a critical tool in the UK's climate strategy
Enviva's Jennifer Jenkins says biomass helps protect the existence of US forests from land use change and drives emissions cuts in the UK
Are home solar-battery storage systems a worthwhile investment?
Solarcentury refutes findings of new scientific study suggesting home battery storage systems teamed with solar PV are not economically viable
UK energy supply needs biomass to help eliminate coal and aid rise of renewables
Drax's Matthew Rivers hits back at biomass criticism, arguing the technology acts as a guarantee of reliable supply as the UK grid goes low-carbon
Aston Martin spies electric future as low emission transport gains momentum
Aston Martin plans to be all-hybrid within the next decade, as government tightens net around tailpipe emissions
Could better understanding of climate science land more businesses in court?
Increased ability to foresee climactic events is in turn heightening the need for businesses and governments to manage risk and harm, according to a new scientific paper
The new UK government needs an immediate exit strategy from bioenergy
Sasha Stashwick of the Natural Resources Defense Council argues biomass is a false hope for cutting carbon emissions
How P&G, Wells Fargo finance the circular economy
Amid a worrisome increase in transportation emissions, is it time for "climate policies 2.0"?
Rapid EV rollout could halve UK oil imports by 2030
New analysis from Green Alliance says more ambition on electric vehicles could rapidly reshape UK energy landscape over the next two decades, as calls mount for bold Clean Growth plan
The investment opportunity in 'fossil fuel free'
Liontrust's Neil Brown explains why there are profits to be made in avoiding fossil fuel investments
Does the row over EU courts leave green laws in a tangle?
The government has set out its negotiating stance on jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the EU post-Brexit, but many uncertainties remain on green laws and standards
It's time to accept carbon capture has failed - here's what we should do instead
Why go to all that bother when you can just half-fill the kettle, asks Tom Baxter from the University of Aberdeen
Can India hit 25 per cent renewable power by 2030?
IRENA report argues increasing clean energy capacity will enable India to meet its climate pledges and boost its economy - but warns it must significantly step up its renewables investments
Contextualising the circular economy
Arup's Richard Boyd considers how to apply circular thinking to revolutionise our built environment
Ford scrappage scheme: Breath of fresh air or fig leaf for diesels?
Ford is offering £2,000 to help drivers of older vehicles switch to cleaner petrol and diesel models - but why isn't the industry incentivising EVs instead?
Leaving the customs union could prompt our 'screwdriver operations' manufacturing sector to fall apart
Green Party MEP Molly Scott Cato sets out why remaining in the customs union is so vital for the UK's manufacturing economy
Carlsberg zeros in on world-leading sustainability goals
Sustainability director Simon Boas Hoffmeyer reveals how the drinks giant is aiming to deliver a zero carbon footprint, while brewing up some new green products in the process
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