New research suggests that energy has overtaken transport as the biggest concern for businesses with regards to infrastructure. Historically, the UK has underinvested in its infrastructure. Research...
Japan has shut down its last remaining operating nuclear reactor today, prompting fears the country may be left with insufficient energy capacity for the winter. Reactor...
The liberal democrat party has come under fire from campaign groups after voting in favour of atomic energy, which it has long opposed. After hours of...
In her opening speech at the Green party’s annual conference, leader Natalie Bennett criticised the three main political parties, arguing that the Greens are the only...
The Chinese government has launched a new plan to reduce the number of coal-fired power plants and improve air quality in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong regions....
Investment house Alliance Trust invests in non-fossil fuels, but makes an exception for natural gas, which it describes as a “beneficial transition fuel”. It adds that...
Audit Scotland has said that there is clear strategy to achieve the country’s 30% renewable target by 2020 and make Scotland become a world leader in...
The European Parliament has voted in favour of advanced biofuels and called for a 6% cap on traditional ones, in a move that the industry has...
Over 55s are more likely to install energy saving measures to keep their bills down, while youngsters believe that being eco-friendly will help save the planet, according...
Peter Ainsworth looks back on his time working in the investment world with fond nostalgia. But even in 1992 – when he left the industry to...
Economists have warned that China has a choice between a short-term growth economy and one that grows sustainably. Commentators will be watching closely as government officials, academics and multi-national business leaders from...
James Cameron takes a look at the investment portfolios of pensions and urges real alternatives to high-carbon yields. This summer, the archbishop of Canterbury got into...
Retailer John Lewis and energy secretary Ed Davey have announced a new labelling trial that will show consumers how much they can save with energy efficient...
The EU parliament is preparing for a crucial vote that could decide the fate of the biofuels industry on Wednesday. The plenary vote in Strasbourg will...
Westminster-based thinktank ResPublica has published a report claiming that local councils are the greatest barrier to the growth of community energy. The report, The Community Renewables...