Legislation

President insists new tax on carbon emissions essential to France's development as a low-carbon economy

Funding for fuel cells adds to backing of electric vehicles announced by the Technology Strategy Board

New government adviser warns that the public has got to stop saying no to everything and accept new wind farms and other renewables

Personal carbon trading could be one option if current strategies to combat climate change fail

Energy regulator has created a new business unit to deal with environmental programmes

Climate Change Committee argues that the cut in the UK's total emissions will have to be more aggressive to help aviation industry achieve its goals

Boost to tax credits and public sector procurement could help UK low-carbon businesses compete more effectively

MF Global takes a look at activity on the carbon markets this week

Scheme will be part of $22bn solar power development plan, says official

Demands from countries such as China that Japan takes tougher action on climate change appear to have had an effect