Wind energy overtakes coal as the EU’s second largest form of power capacity but concerns remain over politicians’ enthusiasm for renewables, reports the Guardian
Dutch join forces with Japan, UN among leading donors for project aimed at helping countries understand how they can cope with climate impacts
UK chasing Denmark as one of the fastest carbon cutters in the developed world, but faces tougher challenge in cleaning up transport fleet
Environment minister says warm temperatures and low levels of Arctic sea ice are an early warning to world that climate change is biting
Legislation will create the framework to deliver a cross-party agreement to go carbon neutral by 2045
Conservatives are committed to science-based public policy on the environment, but for too long their voice has been ignored by civil society
Brussels bids for climate leadership as US backs out, but stocktake shows clean energy momentum slowing and a carbon lock-in risk from gas pipelines
Energy infrastructure should align with climate targets to avoid stranded assets, European Commission is expected to advise on Wednesday
Ireland could become the first country to fully divest its sovereign wealth fund from coal, oil and gas
Analysis of flexibilities – or loopholes – in EU 2030 emissions targets gives Dublin the prize for creative accounting
Support for Britain’s green power sector will be in ‘limbo’ during Brexit talks as EU bank’s links to London cast in doubt
Climate analysts give a cautious thumbs up to industrial strategy they say will support the clean energy transition
China, India, Mexico and Canada are among the global heavyweights to signal renewed support for climate action ahead of the new US administration’s first week in office
Report commissioned by the Federal Environment Agency recommends closing older plants rather than relying on the carbon price
Leading critic of US climate plans set to address Brussels summit on environment amid fears Trump may hurt Paris Agreement
Nick Hurd tells lawmakers London will seek to influence US on climate policy, says momentum is with Paris Agreement and low carbon economy
A transition to green energy sources threatens the stability of oil-rich states like Venezuela, Russia and Saudi Arabia
Francois Hollande joins leaders in US, Germany, Mexico and Canada in delivering long-term plan to slash emissions to United Nations climate body
Analysis of 2016 data by leading solar research institute shows no growth in electricity from renewable sources
Businessmen who have secured contracts to build massive gas pipeline linking EU and Azerbaijan were convicted for tender rigging and bribery