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Provisional government statistics confirm greenhouse gases now as low as they were in 1890, with wind and solar becoming UK's second biggest source of electricity

Excluding unreliable land-use data, 2017 greenhouse emissions were again highest on record

But concerns raised that owners of hybrid passenger cars will be forced to pay more when changes to eco-friendly car discounts kick in

Media giant's Sky Ocean Ventures impact investment vehicle also seeking to leverage £100m funding from other businesses to support plastic reduction innovations

'Spectacular' reduction in cost for wind, solar and batteries is threatening fossil fuel dominance in the global energy mix, according to latest BNEF report

Sharp rise globally in the dirtiest fossil fuel investments reverses progress made after the Paris agreement, with tar sands holdings more than doubling in Trump's first year in office

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