Legislation

Report warns attempts to protect industry from emissions trading scheme will simply shift costs to consumers

Amendments may also give farmers a chance to sell carbon offsets on the open market

Brown still hopes to salvage climate talks as US rules out binding targets

Germany considering introduction of legally binding climate change act

Standards will also be extended to cover all new homes and offices from 2020

Official: "We should try to complete the job earlier than later"

Sustainable building sector will contribute $550bn to the US economy over the next four years, according to study

Resgistry to ensure hazardous substances are tracked through to end of life

Crucial series of bi-lateral talks between world's three largest emitters gets underway as Obama says he could attend Copenhagen

Accusation that "electric cars could speed climate change" slammed by industry insiders