Investment

New study claims continuing support for carbon intensive industries undermines bank's credibility as manager of new clean technology transfer funds

Despite rising fuel prices, European Commission ploughs on with climate change and energy plans

Carbon Trust report advises that with carbon prices capable of hitting €50 per tonne post-2013, firms should be thinking now about cutting emissions

Prime minister Yasuo Fukuda announces plans to cut emissions by up to 80 per cent by 2050

Report highlights regions of innovation that rival the US for attracting cleantech investment

New service to let customers select the type of carbon offset projects they want to support

Eight firms sign up to International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance with goal of establishing "clear blue water" between established firms and cowboy operators

GOP senators resort to demanding that entire bill is read out in an attempt to delay debate on Climate Security Act

Major US report claims investment in low carbon infrastructure would provide boost to many of the sectors worst affected by economic downturn

President claims Climate Security Act would cost US economy $6 trillion, as critics insist White House estimates are hugely overblown