Analysis

• A trillion and rising

  01 October 2006

  The latest study from Eurosif estimates the European socially responsible investment market is worth more than €1 trillion. Matt Christensen reviews its findings

• Why 'good' science doesn't help

  01 October 2006

  Andrew Dlugolecki argues that using cost trends and empirical climate science puts insurers at grave risk of ­underestimating the likely costs of climate change

• To trade, or not to trade?

  01 October 2006

  Despite many states planning to ban the trading of mercury allowances – and looming lawsuits – the US Environmental Protection Agency is confident its trading plan will work. Ray Pospisil reports

• The sky's the limit

  01 October 2006

  Although voluntary carbon offset programmes are becoming increasingly common, many environmentalists remain sceptical as to their benefits. They shouldn't be, says Jonathan Shopley

• GFI to acquire Amerex for $86 million

  01 October 2006

  New York-based broker GFI Group is to acquire most of Amerex Energy's North American brokerage operations for $86 million.

• Dutch firms launch green VC fund

  01 October 2006

  European banks Fortis and Triodos and venture capital firm Stichting DOEN have set up a new venture capital fund to invest in Dutch sustainable technology start-ups.

• In his element

  01 October 2006

  Earlier this year, David Lincoln closed one of the largest venture capital funds in the emerging 'cleantech' sector. He talks to Jess McCabe

• Running down run-off

  01 October 2006

  Trading is beginning to build in US water quality credits, but bigger schemes will be needed to interest Wall Street, reports Ray Pospisil

• A warm front for Europe's weather market?

  01 October 2006

  In recent years, investment funds have helped drive huge growth in the US weather markets. Christopher Cundy asks if they are now likely to take Europe by storm