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It’s an act of vandalism, but Brexit won’t kill UK green growth
A vote to leave the EU has left many distraught, but the underlying fundamentals of the low carbon economy are strong, argues E3G director Jonathan Gaventa
Crib notes: UK climate plans in limbo as Brexit chaos deepens
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Post Brexit, will UK government approve 2030 climate target?
With climate and euro sceptics close to regaining Number 10, British climate policy looks set for a rocky ride this summer
Brexit reaction: How will it impact global climate politics?
Scientists, politicians, green groups and the international community react to stunning British vote to leave European Union
UK votes to leave EU, fears grow for climate ambition
Six questions for UK and EU low carbon ambitions as British voters reject continued membership of world’s largest single market
The EU referendum debate shows truth still matters
In climate change circles as for the Brexit battle, misinformation must be challenged
Brexit: Why a vote to leave the EU is bad news for the climate
Leaving the EU would hit low carbon investment and the UK’s influence at international negotiations, say experts
Meet the climate sceptics backing the Brexit campaign
Nestled in a red brick Georgian mansion, a short walk from Parliament, lies the heartbeat of the UK’s Eurosceptic and climate sceptic campaigns
Effort sharing: EU climate negotiations set to strain unity
As Brussels prepares to carve up carbon commitments for 2030, countries from UK to Poland are playing hardball
Vote Bremain for the climate, says David Cameron
The UK needs to work with Europe to tackle climate change and cross-boundary pollution, argues prime minister
Brexit will leave US, China running global climate policy
At present the EU is collectively at a similar level to the other two global super powers, the US and China. A UK exit would alter the balance of power for good.
David MacKay: ‘If everyone does a little, we’ll achieve only a little’
Former top science advisor to UK climate department left a powerful legacy underlining need for facts and pragmatism to dominate energy debate
Letter from America: IMF urges low carbon policy stability
COMMENT: Core message from IMF/World Bank Spring Meeting is that governments must invest in low carbon revolution, writes UK shadow climate change minister Barry Gardiner
Greg Barker: Time for ‘fresh thinking’ on UK energy policy
NEWS: Former climate minister and envoy says he will advise new initiative to develop centre-right climate and energy policies, claiming greens are being wedded to ‘same answers’
Framing climate risk: We need more than a few magic words
COMMENT: Finding ways of communicating that resonate with people’s values is a crucial first step in broadening public engagement, says the head of research at Climate Outreach
Brexit threatens UK energy security, says minister
NEWS: Amber Rudd claims leaving the EU would hike costs for consumers, weaken energy security and choke off investment
Brexit a threat to Paris deal, says UK climate advisor
NEWS: Strong voice for climate ambition at heart of world’s largest internal market is vital to maintain momentum post 2015 pact, says Lord Deben
Budget 2016: Osborne moves to prop up UK oil and gas sector
NEWS: Ailing hydrocarbon sector welcomes tax relief, but green groups say first budget post 2015 climate deal should have offered more on renewables and efficiency
Budget 2016: Will George Osborne back a low carbon future?
COMMENT: Heavyweight lobby groups agree the country needs a smart, diversified and flexible energy system, and George Osborne has it in his power to deliver
UK to make zero carbon emissions target law
NEWS: Energy minister Andrea Leadsom responds to call from Ed Miliband, saying Paris climate pledge will be legally binding, reports the Guardian