Analysis

EXCLUSIVE: Green businesses warn that short-term policies to boost North Sea oil will hamper UK's long-term low carbon transition

Environmental groups welcome proposed amendment that opposition says would protect drinking water sources

Government analysis says it is impossible to put value on economic benefits of clean air

Industry figures show almost 15,000 plug-in cars sold last year, while overall low carbon car sales rose 58 per cent

Row erupts over leaked document revealing UK plans for a new 'light touch' approach to climate change governance

The Baltic State takes up an EU Presidency where the in-tray is bulging with environmental issues

Point Carbon expects 55 per cent rise in value based on higher turnover of credits in Europe and extension of North American schemes

Former Treasury Secretary argues that collapse in oil price offers perfect opportunity for the introduction of carbon taxation

Joel Makower takes a look back on a year of green business news

From trains running on wind power to the booming EV market, BusinessGreen runs down its most read and shared stories this year