The burning of fossil fuel attracts subsidies of US$5.3 trillion a year, the equivalent of 6.5% of global GDP, according to the latest report published by the IMF.
The University of Dundee has invested almost £70,000 in three new electric vans, an electric car and 12 electric bikes in order to cut its carbon footprint.
The Welsh Government has confirmed that it will enact a 2050 greenhouse gas emission target that will see the country reduce its emissions by 80% under its Environment Bill.
Since Tesla Energy's battery system launched last week, partners and collaborators including Sunrun, SolarCity, Edison International, Fronius and SolarEdge have all provided further details.