Legislation

Business group calls on governments to make it easier for businesses to help staff go green

Democrat Congressmen back controversial resolution to strip watchdog of its right to regulate greenhouse gas emissions

Working group to assess the viability of launching a World Environment Organisation

John Beddington argues that climate change and population shifts mean a more co-ordinated approach to land use is vital

Department of Transportation warns that attempts to block the EPA regulating carbon emissions will drive up costs for car firms and motorists

As Republican senators challenge climate science consensus, UN Secretary General urges leaders to resist climate sceptics' attempts to derail international negotiations

Competing amendments to energy bill propose alternative measures for phasing out non-CCS coal-fired power plants

Speculation is mounting that the government is struggling to secure the support it needs to pass cap-and-trade legislation

But agency signals that it will undertake gradual rollout of new carbon-permitting regulations

Court case expected to argue that the government failed to adequately consider carbon impact when approving third runway