Russia

Vladimir Putin's worm worries, Green Climate Fund progress, and all the news from around the world this week

All the need-to-know green business news from around the world this week

Draft bill would give government powers to regulate CO2 and create carbon markets, but faces stiff opposition inside and outside Moscow administration

A report on formally joining the climate deal is due for completion by the end of the month, while a key industry lobby has reversed its opposition

Analysis suggests significant new financing is needed to deliver 498GW of renewable energy promised under Paris Agreements

Cash raised by the bank's first green bond sale will be used to support clean energy projects in BRIC nations

In wake of COP21 climate deal Brussels reveals far-reaching proposals to reduce reliance on Russian gas imports by expanding EU gas infrastructure, prompting anger among green groups

Heat recovery plant harnesses vast amounts of waste energy generated by local server farm

Observers warn 'unpredictable' Russian leader could undermine prospects of agreeing a global carbon reduction deal

Russian capital to host penultimate ePrix in June ahead of season finale in London