Legislation

Commission formally adopts long-anticipated rules that will result in the phasing out of incandescent light bulbs

E.ON boss insists more than one demonstration plant needed if UK is to become global hub for carbon capture technology

Environmental Protection Agency cranks up inspections and scraps controversial scheme that promised businesses reduced environmental inspections in return for voluntary pollution commitments

Negotiator argues West should take responsibility for carbon emissions that result from Chinese imports

New report claims carbon targets for 2020 are too weak

Global insurance scheme could provide cost-effective means of helping developing countries adapt to threat of climate change

President signals he is willing to compromise on cap-and-trade legislation and allow some free allocation of carbon permits

CBI says many businesses will be unaware and unprepared for the scheme

Cambridge economist argues predictions that mitigating climate change will lead to fall in GDP are based on false assumptions

Investing in better forest management would increase employment and soak up more carbon