Low Carbon Economy

Total of $270bn invested last year ends two years of decline, with global spread of investment tipped to spur further growth in 2015

Government figures show renewables accounted for 19.2 per cent of overall mix, with big rises in bioenergy, wind and solar

New analysis shows that ethical investing does not involve a financial sacrifice

Definitive figures on the size of the UK low-carbon sector paint a hugely positive picture, but one that is being ignored by the government

Ed Davey says 'low carbon economy is now within reach' as report finds sector accounts for 1.5 per cent of all UK jobs

CBRE survey finds 70 per cent view sustainability an important consideration when acquiring property

Business leaders, policy-makers and campaigners on George Osborne's pre-election Budget

Instant reaction and analysis to the environmental and energy news from Chancellor George Osborne's pre-election Budget

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Latest preliminary figures from DECC show primary energy consumption fell seven per cent last year, as latest Chinese data suggests coal use is falling