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UK worst offender in Europe for electronic waste exports - report
Electronic waste hazardous due to toxic parts was tracked to developing countries
'Super-charged': Grid companies promise to slash EV chargepoint paper work
Leading grid operators team up to standardise and simplify application process for chargepoint and heat pump connections
MPs press for ban on plastic exports as concern over ocean pollution grows
Cross-party MPs are backing an early day motion calling for a complete ban on plastic waste exports to the developing world
Tony Juniper 'preferred candidate' to chair Natural England
Government confirms influential environmental campaigner is the front-runner to replace Andrew Sells
Nike strikes deal for 40MW of Spanish wind power from Iberdrola
US sports brand announces its first European corporate power purchase agreement with Spanish electricity firm
Government promises 'clearer guidance' on driverless car trials
Ministers update code of practice in as bid to help build confidence in expanding autonomous vehicle trials
Veganuary: 250,000 Brits embrace plant-based pledge
Surge in numbers of consumers ditching meat and dairy products sends demand for vegan food soaring in January
AB InBev launches UK trial for LNG truck
World's largest brewer trials gas-powered truck, as major corporates press EU for bolder action to drive green truck market
Government hails £48m green bus funding boost
New funding to deliver 263 ultra-low emission buses, doubling the number in the UK fleet
Suits you Sir: Selfridges launches suit bags made from plastic bottles
Retailer claims it is the first in the world to supply customers with garment covers made from recycled plastic bottles
Tesla to snap up battery developer Maxwell Technologies in $218m deal
Elon Musk's electric vehicle giant moves to strengthen its battery division with all-stock transaction
UK greenhouse gas emissions dip, but transport remains biggest emitter
UK GHG emissions fell 2.7 per cent overall in 2017, but latest official figures show progress on transport still stuck in the slow lane
Sustainability swoop: Anthesis Group acquires consultancy GoodBrand
Global sustainability specialist Anthesis announces addition of GoodBrand to its growing operation
CDP: Global firms saved $19bn from cutting supply chain CO2 in 2018
Environmental disclosure NGO finds 115 companies together achieved CO2 cuts greater than the emissions of South Korea last year
Green cabs: Government unveils plans for over 300 electric taxi chargepoints
New £6m funding package to be shared by 17 local authorities
UBS: Climate change 'one of the most pressing concerns' investors face
But asset management giant argues that through deeper dialogue investors can play key role in driving long-term change at companies
Save our fruit and veg: Study warns of major climate threat to UK crops
Report recommends consumers and food sector shift towards more local and seasonal produce in order to help secure supplies of potatoes, wine, carrots and fruit
Clean cut: Pure Planet drops prices for green energy customers
BP-backed renewables supplier claims clean energy can be offered cheaper than fossil fuels after cutting its prices by £12 per year
UK carbon emissions down 38 per cent since 1990
Latest analysis from Carbon Brief suggests UK carbon dioxide emissions peaked in 1973
C-Capture secures £3.5m backing from BP, Drax and IP Group
UK carbon removal specialist's fundraise will help it further develop chemical-based system to remove CO2 from power plants, steel works, and cement factories
Swansea tidal lagoon plan revived - without government funding
Firm hopes to build scheme within six years after ministers rejected it for being too costly
FTSE Russell launches FTSE 100 ESG index
Selected by HSBC as benchmark for structured equity products
Offshore wind: UK export value lies in intellectual property
UK should focus on building intellectual property over manufacturing jobs to maximise opportunity of offshore wind, industry report concludes
Government eyes air quality boost as lorry levy changes come into force
Changes to the HGV Road User Levy came into effect on Feb 1st giving lower polluting lorries discounted rates
