News Analysis

Climate change

Verisk Maplecroft: Rising temperatures set to cool economic growth

Emerging economies set to take a financial hit as rising temperatures raise the risk of overheated workers and electricity blackouts

clock 02 August 2018 • 3 min read

Infrastructure

Smart meter rollout opening up energy market opportunities, research suggests

Most UK energy suppliers looking to use data from smart meters to boost opportunities, innovation and diversification, finds research by Capgemini

clock 01 August 2018 • 3 min read

Policy

Poll: Four in 10 businesses in the dark about Clean Air Zone rollout

British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association calls for greater focus on raising awareness of Clean Air Zones and what they will mean for SMEs

clock 31 July 2018 • 4 min read

Taxation

Polluter pays: How can governments build public support for carbon taxes?

Study co-authored by Lord Stern argues governments should focus on building public support for strong carbon pricing, rather than limiting themselves to economic arguments

clock 31 July 2018 • 6 min read

Marine

Can a lifeline be found for embattled Normandie Hydro tidal energy project?

Naval Energies pulls plug on tidal business citing lack of commercial prospects, leaving uncertain future for flagship French pilot project

clock 30 July 2018 • 5 min read

Climate change

Climate change made today's heatwaves more likely, but what does that mean for businesses?

As scientists confirm the current global heatwave was made twice as likely by manmade climate change, lawyers warn of increased risk of litigation relating to extreme weather events

clock 27 July 2018 • 6 min read

Energy

Clean Energy Deal Tracker: AT&T, Facebook and Walmart stand out in another strong quarter

GreenBiz takes the microscope to the latest corporate clean energy moves across the US

clock 27 July 2018 • 5 min read

Climate change

MPs: Heat wave resilience 'a matter of life and death'

Environmental Audit Committee warns government must respond to climate-related heat risks that pose a major threat to health

clock 26 July 2018 • 5 min read

Supply chain

Are high street fashion retailers doing enough to combat viscose pollution?

Fashion industry practices have yet again come under the spotlight in a new report which points to only mixed progress on ensuring transparent, clean viscose production

clock 26 July 2018 • 7 min read

Politics

MPs call for creation of Environmental Enforcement and Audit Office

Environmental Audit Committee warns 25 Year Plan for Environment 'lacks detail' on how crucial green targets will be met

clock 24 July 2018 • 7 min read