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As Indian environment minister launches a blistering attack on Ed Miliband, Yvo de Boer says international climate talks have entered a "cooling-off period "

Professor John Beddington expects the failure of Copenhagen to increase focus on national and state-level climate change policies

As defeat in Massachusetts robs Democrats of their filibuster-proof Senate majority, senator Murkowski plans amendment to stop EPA regulating carbon emissions

Watchdog fears small businesses have not complied with new battery rules ahead of February deadline

Committee accuses government of focusing on household waste, while offering "vague" policies for tackling the 90 per cent of waste that comes from businesses

Waste strategy promises improved recycling services and increased investment in waste-to-energy systems

Belgium proposes 25 per cent emission cuts as divisions block proposal for more demanding 2020 target

Representatives of more than 60 nations gathering in London to discuss global measures to improve biodiversity protection

New mandatory Calgreen building code will ensure new buildings improve energy efficiency, cut waste to landfill and curb water use

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