Ed Davey confirms competition to advance commercial-scale carbon capture and storage will kick-off during parliamentary recess

Presumption in favour of developments meeting five defined principles is "golden thread" running through streamlined framework

Government statement says ministers need more time to consider a policy almost universally supported by businesses

Government must reveal policy today, while proposals to simplify much-criticised Carbon Reduction Commitment should also be published

Government says it will "consider its options" after losing appeal to impose cuts on projects completed after 12 December

We need to build resilience and adaptation into developed and developing economies alike

Exec says Brussels is mistaken to pursue regional approach to cutting emissions, as bosses reiterate commitment to sustainable development

Lord Turner says 11.5 million more households would fit better insulation if compelled to do so during other renovations

Waste companies welcome higher ambition, but warn greater investment in reprocessing is needed to achieve new goals

Chancellor extends concessions to encourage low carbon company cars as part of green transport package