Carbon Trading

Second European Parliament vote likely for June, as head of environment committee aims to bring forward compromise proposals

China confirms it is moving forward with carbon market plan as India's prime minister vows to double renewable energy capacity within four years

Newly launched Women's Carbon Standard promises to combine environmental benefits with improvements to women's lives

Connie Hedegaard's attempts to introduce longer-term reforms will face fierce opposition from a powerful business lobby

European Parliament's vote against carbon market reforms shows strong domestic action is more important than ever, argues WWF's Nick Molho

Investors association warns many MEPs have not only voted for questionable short-term gains, but also for "certain longer-term pain in the form of higher costs for European Industry"

Over 20 Conservative MEPs defy the Prime Minister to vote down EU emissions trading scheme backloading plan

"Today is a desperately sad day for the EU; previously a world leader on climate change policy"

As John Kerry confirms strengthened climate change agreement with Japan, Australia and China partner to support development of national carbon markets

Businesses and green groups left bitterly disappointed as MEPs reject crucial carbon market reforms