Legislation

Chief UN negotiator insists meaningful climate deal can be reached, despite limited progress at G8 meeting

Government to secure up to half of REDD earnings from forest projects

Move follows passage of feed-in tariff policy for solar energy

Business group warns current renewable energy targets will deter investment in nuclear, leading to a rush to gas after 2020

But enforcement is awash with flaws, as beverage suppliers reveal government contracts will not expire until 2011

Ban Ki-Moon hits out at developed nations' failure to deliver more demanding short-term emission targets

Bill Beaver takes the microscope to the backroom deals that will shape the future of the US climate change bill

$780m facility near Perth approved, as neighbouring state launches new stormwater recycling plan

But commitment to cut emissions by 80 per cent is overshadowed by continuing stand-off with emerging powers

Supporting research in certain areas will help to kick-start the UK renewables industry