Low-carbon policies offer "insurance" against "substantially higher" energy bills that may result from UK's planned gas investment

Analysts say new commitment period is insufficient to tackle lack of demand for carbon credits

Proposals to scrap league table and reduce reporting obligations confirmed, but fears grow that plan to scrap tax element will 'undermine' investment

Summit closes with agreements on climate aid, Kyoto Protocol and procedure, but green groups unhappy with "polluter's charter"

Think-tank argues more needs to be done to support small-scale generators

Agreements in the balance on Kyoto Protocol and climate aid, but nations express willingness to engage

Businesses and campaigners unsettled by drive for up to 37GW of new capacity and tax breaks for shale

UN chief says a 2015 climate deal could be undermined if developed countries fail to outline how they plan to mobilise $100bn fund

Friends of the Earth says Chancellor is relying on increasing revenues from a declining industry and ignoring green growth

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