Analysis

Imperial study finds current policy may not be sufficient to close UK's dirtiest fossil fuel stations and says further legislation is needed

Australian Institute study dismisses argument coal drives growth and finds no evidence of coal companies using the fuel in their own poverty reduction programmes

Government to follow up shared ownership framework with fresh funding for local projects

A Republican-controlled Congress spells bad news for the green economy and UN climate change talks, but will it prove as disastrous as some environmentalists fear

Industry report finds 22 projects in construction or operation, but worldwide the development pipeline is shrinking

CDP study highlights how companies recognise the impact of water scarcity on operations and growth, but warns too few are reporting on those risks

Carbon Tracker says under pressure oil companies will soon look to cut capital-intense projects with high break-even points

Study finds UK among four member states compliant with Energy Efficiency Directive, but green building industry criticises 'piecemeal approach' across Europe

Frontier Economics report calculates it would cost £900m more to deliver the same level of offshore wind power as provided by 500MW of biomass conversion projects

UN chief says pension funds and insurance companies should invest in renewables, as businesses and politicians unite in calls for urgent climate action