Legislation

"The UK remains a global leader in the way it tackles climate change, but is by no means acting alone"

Energy and Climate Secretary calls on businesses to take part in new £20m demand reduction pilot

New UN-backed Partnership for Climate Legislation aims to help countries share climate policy best practices as growing numbers of nations embrace ambitious action

"Market capitalisation based on large scale fossil fuel reserves becomes much more questionable as we move into a new age of renewables and low carbon technology"

European Council agrees to new transparency rules that will apply to publicly listed companies with more than 500 employees

EU Ministers confirm no objection to withdrawal of 900 million allowances, meaning backloading could begin in March

Supreme Court hears latest in a long line of arguments attempting to neuter the Obama administration's new emissions regulations

Cities across the country reportedly enact new emergency measures in desperate attempt to tackle air pollution

New corporate social responsibility legislation under threat after European Council fails to agree a position

Commission kicks off long-awaited legal proceedings over UK's failure to comply with air quality rules