Global consultancy's newly appointed global head of climate change and sustainability Nick Main argues clearer regulation is needed to drive adoption of low-carbon business models
Reductions proposed by the EU represents a 16 per cent decrease on 2007 levels, lower than most developed countries
Cities and states are introducing unilateral renewable initiatives and targets
Micro-generation projects include solar, wind, hydro and biomass, proving old buildings can be energy efficient
Imperial College boffins develop carbon fibre material that stores electrical charge
$300m for renewable energy investments and $400m for REDD in developing countries
Zero-emission Transit to enter production before the end of the year
But homes in eco towns will be less green than normal homes after 2016, say Tories