Secretary general tries to rally global community as failure to agree text casts air of gloom over forthcoming conference

PM's 'greenest government ever' claim undermined by chancellor's move, which follows pressure from Tory MPs

European Union's 2010 greenhouse gas emissions rise of 2.4 per cent blamed on cold winter and economic recovery in some areas

Climate crisis is not caused by lack of options and solutions, but lack of political action, says Greenpeace spokeswoman

Germany's E.On and Norway's Statkraft say policies create uncertainty and undermine EU emissions trading system

The EU's food safety body ruled there is 'no specific scientific evidence' that the insect-resistant strain is harmful to health or the environment

Office for Nuclear Regulation in talks to extend life of aging power stations earmarked for closure

UK's leading renewable energy companies warn that changes will deter investment and expose consumers to price volatility

Earthwork preparation of Hinkley site put back as election of Francois Hollande as French president hits confidence

Thousands of kilos of carbon dioxide will be injected into the seabed to simulate effects of a leak on the marine ecosystem