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Structural reforms and a bullish political backdrop have pushed prices to record highs
Report warns that declining use of fossil fuels poses significant risks to shipping industry
Former leadership contender says proposed watchdog must enforce climate goals
As consumers reject single-use items, the sector predicts rising demand and huge expansion
Plant trees and encourage energy efficiency rather than subsidising electric cars
Environmental damage is shifting from an externality to a business cost
Allowances designed to make polluting more expensive have risen sharply since the start of 2018
Water sector told to ‘clean up its act’ after rise in spills and other incidents
Decision follows surge in support for environmental parties in EU election
Technologies will stem trash tides but as a source of renewable energy their utility is limited
The greenhouse impact of simply producing oil and gas is under closer scrutiny
Launch programmes accelerated as multiple models set to hit Europe’s roads
Policymakers should explore more environmentally progressive import tax
Environmentally friendly paper packaging described as ‘world first’ technology
Junta-era rules are business-friendly but environmentalists object to lax monitoring of imports
Introduction of ultra-low emission zone leads to collapse in sales
Modern life can be deafening — but for all the shouting, no one’s listening any more.
Coal and gas consumption in Japan has soared since 2011’s nuclear accident to help fill the power gap
Blow for Belt and Road initiative as judges revoke licence for project near Unesco site
Country had played a key role in blocking the 2050 EU target
The environmental lobby is starting to assume a significant role in European politics
Breakthroughs in energy storage provide alternative to electric batteries
Pressure to agree commitment rises ahead of UN summit in September
Climate change brings severe heatwaves that threaten to take significant economic toll
Theresa May’s legacy zero-emissions target is a call to arms for a country crushed by Brexit
