Legislation

Obama says he wants comprehensive climate and energy legislation, and he wants it this year

Company aims to tackle "Wild West" carbon accounting market

All major greenhouse gas emitters bar Russia have now formally endorsed Copenhagen deal

Trewin Restorick wonders if the new Sustainable Restaurant Association can help green our cuisine

Green groups to take European Commission to court over alleged failure to release documents thought to reveal concerns over the environmental impact of biofuel targets

Lisa Jackson argues that curbing carbon regulations would damage the economy

As India formally backs Copenhagen Accord, Merkel and Hedegaard express scepticism that a binding international emissions deal can be reached this year

Consultancy warns rush to install Automatic Meter Reading systems could result in some smart meter projects taking longer than expected

Draft climate bill proposes carbon trading scheme, but provides no fresh details on how it will work and hints that binding emission caps could be ditched

Energy industry chief executives warn lack of clarity over future of climate change bill is stalling clean technology investments