Legislation

Prime ministers and presidents come together to form new UN global sustainability panel

Democrat senator unveils new clean energy bill that will focus on the carrot rather than the stick

Councils will be free to sell energy to the grid from next week

Lobby group argues lack of clarity is blocking £150bn of low-carbon investment

The CBI has today spelled out what it is needed from the government to trigger £150bn of energy sector investment - here are its list of demands

US negotiator very concerned by lack of progress at week-long summit

Frustration over UN decision to reject 19 projects applying for CDM approval

Task force to deal with overly complex rules

Rival organisation Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy aims to promote environmental regulations opposed by US Chamber of Commerce

Republicans thwart watered down Democrat plans to tackle offshore oil risks and boost green jobs