Europe

Two banks sign agreement to support projects in the European shipping sector, such as low carbon retrofitting of ships or developing new low emissions vessels

For years the reasons behind Europe's cheaper power prices have been something of a mystery - until now

Think tank Sandbag's analysis shows EU on right path to decarbonise power sector, but challenges remain - particularly on efficiency and in Eastern Europe

Deal could revive Germany's 'grand coalition' and retain long term emission targets, but negotiating blueprint remains light on details for future climate strategy

Wednesday's strong winds saw turbines across Europe generate 2,128GWh of clean power - enough to power 215 million EU households

Drinks giant sets out raft of green pledges, as packaging industry faces criticism for lobbying against deposit return schemes and new EU 'polluter pays' proposals

European paper mills continue to lap up drinks cartons with 430,000 tonnes recycled at 20 facilities in 2016

Study predicts power consumption to rise with hotter temperatures, increasing need for renewable sources, while northern Europe's demand may fall

Huge pipeline of European coal projects has been shelved in recent years, but not before they dealt a blow to balance sheets - Asian investors should take note

WindEurope data shows EU on course for a bumper year in new wind power installations, although growth still being driven by small group of markets