International Renewable Energy Agency warns clean energy transition off track to meet global climate goals

Major new report from Aberdeen Investments insists 'sustainable investing is evolving, not retreating'

Government insiders are briefing they want to cut heat pump grants that disproportionately go to wealthier households, but there is a strong case for a universal roll out of a technology that cuts emissions and enhances energy security

Association of Investment Companies survey reveals growing hostility to ESG investing, especially among older investors, which is being fuelled by concerns over returns and confusion over what the term means

Summer may have come to an end and rain may be forecast, but the Environment Agency has warned drought conditions are continuing to impact much of the country

Flood Action Online service launched to mark start of Flood Action Week, as government pledges to improve protection for 200,000 properties

Agricultural vehicle fires added an extra £32m in costs as farmers deal with the 'devastating' impacts

Reports suggest government is considering cuts to heat pump, CCS, and hydrogen schemes, and could confirm watering down of Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate

Plus: New Zealand's emissions hit record high; EU critical materials projects; and Google's PPA with Constellation Energy, in our round of the top green business news from around the world this week

Wood Mackenzie calculates four-hour battery storage projects are now less expensive than open-cycle gas turbines in all major markets