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Calderón: Climate change, economic growth possible
New report shows that countries can do both by spending wisely and using technology. read more »

Fairer fixes for the public purse lost in a chancellor’s drawer
Lord Stern makes a case for UK taxation reform including the raising of taxes on congestion, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. read more »

China sees growth in a cleaner environment
China — currently the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide — is emerging as a global leader in climate policy as it seeks to build a cleaner and more efficient economy. read more »

Climate change policies ‘can increase UK competitiveness’
Grantham Institute study says climate legislation has not harmed UK businesses and there is no case for weakening carbon targets read more »

UK climate change policies have not harmed economy, report says
Grantham Institute study says climate legislation has not harmed UK businesses read more »

New review of economic evidence finds UK climate change targets have not damaged business competitiveness
Current policies to tackle climate change by reducing UK annual emissions of greenhouse gases, including the Fourth Carbon Budget for the period 2023-2027, have not damaged the competitiveness of businesses, … read more »

Tackling climate change would grow global economy, World Bank says
Findings put to rest claims that the world could not afford to act on climate change read more »

China aims for 70GW of solar in race to ditch coal
19 May 2014, Businessgreen.com (requires subscription – free trial available)




