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McDonald's boss tells Sky News fast food giant is to launch plastic straw crackdown, as it explores how to make cup lids recyclable

Environmental Audit Committee calls on Michael Gove to use powers under Climate change Act to require regular climate risk reports form pensions and financial regulators

French utility reveals plans to ramp up energy storage investments between 2018 and 2035

New Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme invites local authorities and bus operators to bid for new green bus funding support

'Reverse vending machines' on the cards as Environment Secretary announces government will consult on and then launch a national deposit return scheme

Bank completes acquisition of 25 per cent stake in Westermost Rough offshore wind farm, as Vattenfall installs first 'game-changing' foundations at EOWDC site

ECIU analysis argues repowering older turbines rather than shutting them down could boost cheap energy in the UK

10 million smart meters are now in operation across homes and businesses in the UK, but number still well short of estimated 52 million target by 2020

Michael Gove admits Defra is likely to have to hire thousands of new staff to keep up with Brexit-related planning demands

Shell launches first UK to site petrol, diesel and hydrogen fuel pumps 'under the canopy' at the same forecourt