Legislation

Aviation Global Deal Group pushes for a global industry-specific cap-and-trade system

While England is a year behind on efficiency standards

Capitol Hill insiders express confidence over Waxman-Markey climate bill

Agencies release biofuel targets and unveil $1.8bn in funding designed to accelerate switch to second generation fuels

State Department outlines support for international efforts to curb emissions of potent greenhouse gas

Government defends efforts to promote awareness of imminent Carbon Reduction Commitment, insisting it has written to 10,000 firms about the scheme

Sustainable Development Commission warns public sector buildings are in danger of falling short of carbon reduction targets

Study urges ministers to step up energy efficiency measures to counter slow roll out of renewables

President reverses changes to Endangered Species Act that allowed federal agencies to sideline environmental advice

RWE and E.ON aiming to have first reactor up and running by 2020, after Iberdrola consortium pulls out of site auction