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BP says it is in "advanced discussions" with US agencies about settling criminal and other claims from the Gulf of Mexico well disaster two years ago.
A Tory MP has apologised for appearing to encourage a potential rival candidate, critical of wind farms, in the Corby by-election.
Energy policy is apparently in confusion after a Greenpeace "sting" on senior Conservative politicians.
Tensions grow as George Osborne's father-in-law claims chancellor is behind campaign to dilute environment pledges.
Report says companies operating in India, China, and Indonesia must prepare for extreme climatic events.
Clear majority of construction firms expect green projects to make up a significant proportion of their business.
Global Wind Energy Council predicts choppy few years for industry, despite bullish long-term outlook.
Raising ambition to 30 per cent cuts by 2020 one of six options for structural reform of flagging market.
Al Gore calls on President to use his mandate to push forward carbon pricing plan, as governors launch bi-partisan push to extend wind tax credit.
President acknowledges first term made only limited progress on the contentious issue that has lit up since hurricane Sandy.
Tensions grow as George Osborne's father-in-law claims chancellor is behind campaign to dilute environment pledges.
Decarbonisation of electricity must be delivered at any cost, but the Treasury and Decc are exploring fundamentally different questions.
We've been turning green with envy as we check out the opportunities in environmentally friendly jobs.
New report issues stark warnings about the world's continuing dependency on fossil fuels and reminds leaders that they are doing too little on energy efficiency.
The leading trade body for the wind industry slammed the Conservative Party and told the Prime Minister to get a grip yesterday, after two Tory MPs, including Energy Minister John Hayes, attempted to 'derail' Government policy on renewable energy.
Lack of hub capacities could deprive UK of trade opportunities worth £14bn a year, says chief executive Colin Matthews.
David Cameron's failure to discipline minister John Hayes or MP Chris Heaton-Harris for opposing government policy on wind turbines means the Conservative green dream is over.
People around the world are sharing access to cars, houses, skills – everything is a commodity.
British Gas owner Centrica has said it expects to see 6pc profit growth this year in its UK residential energy supply business, leaving itself open to accusations of greed as soaring bills push many households into fuel poverty.
19 items | 7 visits
Environmental stories from the last 24 hours, collected by Green Alliance.
Updated on Nov 15, 12
Created on Nov 15, 12
Category: Government & Politics
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