Legislation

Report shows EU has already cut carbon emissions by 11 per cent since 1990

EU insists it will pursue legal action unless London takes urgent steps to tackle poor air quality

Agricultural trade bodies voice concern that latest departures from independent consultation will further delay a decision on the future of GM

In Washington and Cancun the business community holds the key to climate action

"The votes may not be there right now, but I intend to find them in the coming months"

California Assembly passes legislation to ban free distribution of single-use carrier bags, moving bill to the Senate

Share price slumps further as US attorney general confirms investigation could result in criminal charges

Trewin Restorick outlines the business opportunity presented by the previous government's over generous solar PV feed-in tariff calculations

Leaked documents suggest European Commission is preparing to seize opportunity presented by debt crisis to make case for pan-European green tax scheme

Small group of Latin American countries refuse to discuss negotiating text containing elements of Copenhagen Accord