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Aurora: Smart grids and storage present £6bn opportunity
New analysis from Aurora Energy Research predicts around 13GW of flexible and distributed generation assets set to be deployed through to 2030
Report: UK must retrofit draughty homes to meet carbon targets
All UK homes need an energy efficiency overhaul to slash emissions, experts warn
Neste and Air BP ink green jet fuel partnership
New alliance aims to scale up supply chain for sustainable aviation fuels
Moixa debuts 'family-sized' battery that promises to turn homes into power stations
UK firm says new 4.8kWh battery will help owners take advantage of emerging smart home and EV tariffs
World Bank dumps Kosovo plant, ending support for coal worldwide
The Kosova e Re lignite plant could not compete with renewables on price, said bank president Jim Yong Kim
Businesses urged to contribute to UK SDG review
Government officially launches Voluntary National Review and calls for submissions on SDG progress
Lethal but legal: Government faces fresh calls to strengthen air pollution standards
IPPR report argues Brexit could provide the government to set stronger air quality rules for domestic heating that honour its pledge to be 'more ambitious about achieving cleaner air'
UK fossil fuel power hits new record low
Latest quarterly figures from EnAppSys show that fossil fuels delivered just 41per cent of the power mix in the three months to the end of September
Amundi reveals three-year responsible investment action plan
Investment giant to apply new ESG analysis approach across all its funds
EU: Battle lines drawn over vehicle emissions standards
European Council finalises position after tense negotiations, confirming it will push to drastically water down European Parliament goal for 40 per cent emissions cuts by 2030
Shell boss says mass reforestation needed to limit temperature rises to 1.5C
Ben van Beurden says 'another Brazil in terms of rainforest' will help achieve UN target
Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' 1.5C EU budget
Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' EU budget that aligns with Paris Agreement, as Council backs review of how to build 'net zero' emission economy
Dutch appeals court upholds 'historic' climate ruling
The Hague Court of Appeals rules Dutch government must reduce emissions by at least 25 per cent by 2020 compared to 1990 levels
Ørsted makes play for US market with plan to buy Deepwater Wind
Danish energy giant set to spend $510m on US rival in bid to expand its North American business
The BusinessGreen Guide to the SDGs: SDG7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
BusinessGreen assesses the business implications of the pledge to 'ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all'
UK and Scottish government to seek fresh climate advice following IPCC report
Scottish government says it will seek updated advice from Committee on Climate Change on meeting 1.5C target, as Westminster government prepares to launch its own net zero review
'Tipping points' could exacerbate climate crisis, scientists fear
IPCC report 'underestimates potential of these key dangers to send Earth into spiral of runaway climate change'
MPs to water industry: Plug 'shocking' water leakage to combat drought risk
Parliament's EFRA Committee publishes report on water industry regulation, calling for firms to be given more powers to roll out smart meters
Air traffic control firm NATS pledges green energy switch
NATS, which provides air traffic services at 13 UK airports, to source 90 per cent of gas and electricity from green sources from April next year
Major brands join project to boost recycling-on-the-go in Leeds
Environmental charity Hubbub teams up with Leeds City Council, Coca-Cola, Shell, McDonald's, and others to boost recycling of plastic bottles and coffee cups
Economics Nobel goes to inventor of models used in UN 1.5C report
William Nordhaus originated the idea of a 2C global warming limit but last year cast doubt on our ability to reach it - He shares the prize with Paul Romer
Crunch time: Walkers announces crisp packet recycling scheme
Announcement follows criticism of Walkers from green groups and consumers over their efforts to improve recycling of crisp packets
Energy sector's carbon emissions to grow for second year running
IEA head says growth in renewables needs to be paired with coal plant closures
IPCC 1.5C Report: World needs to build net zero global economy by 2050
'The next few years are probably the most important in our history'
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