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Why did David Cameron promise to lead the ‘greenest government ever’?

The Prime Minister promised to put green issues at the top of his agenda, but the delivery has been disappointing

Pilot food waste digesters in Oxfordshire highlight potential for up to 150 medium-sized plants to be built across country

Plans for giant onshore and offshore windfarms unveiled as government seeks to meet ‘Saudi Arabia of wind’ tag

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls positions Labour the party of low carbon development, promising more support for renewables and a decarbonisation target

The Pentland Firth, often described as the Saudi Arabia of tidal energy, has the potential to provide half of Scotland’s electricity

Adam Dyster from the UK Youth Climate Coalition says the inclusion of climate debate in the UK geography curriculum is hugely important

Masdar chief Sultan Al Jaber keen to expand global operations after successful launch of the world’s largest offshore windfarm

British Prime Minister David Cameron unveils the 630MW London Array off the Kent coast

From the EU to individual homeowners, sourcing the cash for supposed no-brainer projects is proving harder than anticipated

Shale gas development is in its early stages in the UK with 176 licences for onshore oil and gas exploration already issued.

The environmental impact of Glastonbury causes concern before attendees even reach the gates

Latest update from government’s climate change advisors warns business as usual will mean exceeding 2018-2022 carbon budget

Shadow energy secretary says Britain’s reputation as a low carbon leader is being tarnished by Conservative ‘political game playing’

UK climate and energy chief launches attach on hardline sceptics, and calls on EU to adopt 50% decarbonisation target by 2030

Workshop concludes with unusual seasons pinned on newly discovered cycle in ocean temperatures, climate change and a number of other factors

Morning briefing: Workshop at UK’s Met Office to determine if climate change played a role in recent extreme weather events

Syria crisis and economy put issue in the backseat despite Queen’ speech highlighting climate as a G8 priority

Morning summary: PwC analysis says UK will feel the effects of climate change in overseas countries before domestic impacts bite

Energy efficient houses could see their value soar by 14-38% according to a study from the UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)

Morning Summary: Still no resolution to agenda rift as talks enter fourth day