Carbon market industry figures predict UK to remain in EU ETS after Brexit
A survey has found that almost half of respondents think that the UK will stay in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) after Brexit.
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EU and 79 African, Caribbean, Pacific countries in joint push to defend and implement global climate deal
The European Union and 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific developing countries, who together make up more than half of the signatories to the Paris Agreement on climate change, today reaffirmed their strong and steadfast commitment to full implementation of the agreement, urging all partners to keep up the momentum created in 2015.
Top nuclear boss advising May on protecting atomic industry from Brexit blow
The German head of one of the UK’s top nuclear companies is counseling Prime Minister Theresa May’s government on what needs to be done to protect a global hub for the industry from Brexit.
Incinerator could become £180million white elephant, warn European lawmakers
The European Union has warned that new rules could turn a planned £180million incinerator in the north-east into a white elephant.
Pan European group get EC backing for R&D into tidal turbine tech
A European tidal energy consortium has secured funding for the research and development of a potentially cost-cutting technology for tidal turbines.
Ukraine `happy’ to pay EU gas premium in move away from Russia
The biggest bull run this decade in European gas markets has failed to sway Ukraine from its year-long boycott of Russian supplies of the fuel.
First comprehensive climate treaty to be ratified by EU
European ministers have agreed to ratify the world’s first comprehensive climate treaty - a move which is set to bring the deal into force.
Scottish Ministers to meet energy bosses over Brexit impact
Scottish Government ministers will meet with bosses from the energy sector today to discuss the implications of Brexit.
Oil industry to be consulted ahead of Brexit talks, says David Mundell
A UK cabinet secretary is pledging to put “Scottish voices and interests” at the centre of Brexit negotiations.
UK steel industry welcomes EU move on anti-dumping measures
The UK steel industry has welcomed a move by the European Union to impose anti-dumping measures on a steel product from China and Russia.
Small businesses must seize Brexit opportunities, urges PM
Brexit’s opportunities as well challenges must be addressed to encourage the UK’s “entrepreneurial spirit”, according to Theresa May.
Opinion: Brexit Schmexit – will life be all that much different?
If you’ll pardon the use of French, is there beginning to be a slight feeling of “plus ca change, c’est plus la meme chose” in the air? Having cleared away the sound, fury and political change resulting from Brexit, the world seems to be going on pretty much as before.
MEP says Aberdeen’s status as energy capital in no doubt after Brexit
Aberdeen status as Europe's energy capital is not in doubt following Brexit, according to Conservative MEP Ian Duncan.
Brexit strengthens case for supporting onshore wind, says RenewableUK boss
The boss of RenewableUK said the economic uncertainty caused by the UK's decision to leave the European Union had strengthened the case for supporting onshore wind.
French Economy Minister calls for “timely” decision on Hinkley after Brexit
France's Economy Minister has said a "timely" investment should be made by EDF on its Hinkley Point nuclear project in the UK following Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
Technip says no plans to stop London HQ after Brexit
French oil services company Technip said there was no reason for Britain's exit from the European Union to impact its merger with FMC Technologies - including plans for London to be the legal headquarters of the new group.
Brexit vote leads to Nigerian militant call for break up of country’s federation
Nigerian militants have called for a referendum on breaking up the country's federation.
Opinion: Low oil price has bigger impact than Brexit will
This morning the UK woke up to the news that it is to leave the EU, as 52% majority supported the leave campaign.
Business chiefs want strong leadership after Brexit result
The UK and devolved governments must show strong leadership to stabilise the economy following the decision to quit the European Union (EU), business and industry chiefs have said.
Brexit: Shell vows to work with UK Gov, despite backing Remain camp
Oil major Shell has said it respects the decision of the "British people" to leave the European Union, despite being in favour of a remain vote.
Brexit: Business world seeks stability and direction following EU exit
Business groups forecast a “nervy time ” ahead for industry and urged the government to do all it could to maintain stability.
Merkel set to pass legislation banning gas fracking in Germany
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition is set to ban shale gas fracking in Germany, passing legislation in parliament on Friday that is set to end years of discussion over whether the nation should follow the U.S. in launching a boom in drilling.
US stock futures tumble on Brexit to trigger limit-down curbs
U.S. stock futures plunged, triggering a trading curb, as the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union fanned speculation that a divided Europe would put another brake on already fragile global growth.
More than half of energy sector workers back Brexit
A new poll has revealed 59.4% of energy sector workers would back leaving the European Union.
Brexit: Will you be voting leave or remain?
With the Brexit vote just days away, we want to know how you'll be voting on Thursday.