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National Grid reveals plans to simplify balancing services market
National Grid has unveiled a new strategy for meeting the demands of a fast-changing and increasingly low carbon energy system
BP: Global carbon emissions flat for third year in a row
Annual statistical review highlights continued rapid expansion of renewables as coal use falls sharply
NextEnergy invests in 'subsidy-free' UK solar projects
Company says portfolio of four development projects could be "remunerated without subsidies", as costs across the industry continue to fall
CBI: Businesses are "seizing the opportunities of green energy"
Director-general Carolyn Fairbairn calls on new government to move swiftly to unlock "golden age" of infrastructure development
Carlsberg brews up science-based zero carbon targets
Brewing giant gains official approval from Science Based Targets initiative for carbon goals in line with 1.5C scenario
Germany and California bolster climate cooperation as US backs off G7 statement
Two governments issue joint statement of intent to boost climate cooperation, as US refuses to join rest of G7 in climate action communique
Oil giants need to invest heavily in renewables by 2035, says analysis
Slowing demand for oil and forecasts of rapid growth in green power pose risk to core business, says analyst
Claire Perry appointed as new BEIS Minister
Perry appointment welcomed by green commentators, as Michael Gove says US government was "wrong" to oppose Paris Agreement
Rainforest Alliance to merge with UTZ to form single certification body
New supply chain sustainability certification organisation to continue under Rainforest Alliance name after merger takes place later this year
Carbon Trust powers up Energy Systems Innovation Platform
Backed by SSE, Centrica, DONG Energy and others, the Energy Systems Innovation Platform will initially focus on developing energy storage solutions
Investment fund for green start-ups opens for applications
Business investment scheme backed by the London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) has secured £730,000 in online crowdfunding so far
Smart City: Mayor Sadiq Khan promises funding boost for 100 clean tech firms
New £1.6m Clean Tech Incubator launched as Mayor of London unveils vision to make the capital the 'world's leading smart city'
'Unfit for this job': Caroline Lucas slams appointment of Michael Gove as Environment Secretary
Green campaigners divided over appointment of controversial MP to lead Defra
Jaguar Land Rover invests $25m in ride sharing app Lyft
Deal will see Jaguar provide Lyft with fleet of its vehicles and enable firms to test and develop driverless and digitally connected vehicles
Zipcar revs up Asian expansion plans with Taiwan launch
Car sharing network launches new service in Taiwan, as company eyes further expansion
Shopping centres can play vital role in low-carbon transition, say EU experts
Recommendations from EU-funded research project suggest shopping centres could prove a 'unique trigger point' for wider decarbonisation - if policy levers hit the right note
EU unveils strategy for future-proofing cities
'Anticipation, prevention and preparedness' are the order of the day to help move EU response to vulnerable cities from 'crisis containment' to ensuring long-term resilience
UN lands pledge from major fishing firms to protect oceans
Nine of the world's largest fishing companies have agreed to a joint UN pact to stamp out overfishing
Cabinet Reshuffle: Greg Clark reappointed Business Secretary, as Michael Gove takes over at Defra
Green groups welcome return of Greg Clark, but Michael Gove appointment sparks concerns over track record on environmental issues
May poised to form minority government with DUP backing
Prospect of slim majority fuels concerns about DUP's stance on climate action and Brexit
President Macron defies Trump with drive to 'Make Our Planet Great Again'
In direct riposte to Donald Trump and US exit from Paris Agreement, French leader launches campaign to lure US scientists to France
Election 2017: UK heads for hung parliament as uncertainty looms for green economy
Green economy readies itself for a period of political instability, as shock result points to minority government or a second election - all with Brexit talks looming
A step ahead: Interface creates world's first 'carbon negative' carpet
Prototype carpet tile removes 2kg of carbon per square metre by using plant-based materials and closed-loop manufacturing
Hydrogen fuel finds a home in Hawaii
Hydrogen fuel cells are making a come back in the renewable energy field - and in Hawaii, we'll soon see hydrogen fuel cells in cars, fleets and microgrids.
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