Legislation

State think-tanks suggest government impose carbon tax scheme by 2013

Investigation reveals landfill waste was shipped from UK to Brazil

China announces it will set a carbon-intensity target, but opinion divided on whether UN talks represent a major breakthrough

WhatGreenCar survey shows a dramatic reduction in environmental impact of 2010 models

Observers likely to be left cold, as addresses to UN fail to deliver detailed new proposals on how to break Copenhagen deadlock

IATA pledges to ensure global emissions peak by 2020 as air travel sector lends its voice to campaign for meaningful Copenhagen deal

Pressure on America increases as China set to take lead on tackling climate change and India plans 'aggressive' cuts

Over 500 firms call for "ambitious, robust and equitable" Copenhagen deal

Report from The Climate Group says tackling emissions globally will boost economy

Energy firms argue draft spending and revenue programme will slow transition to a low carbon grid