Policy

More than 175 corporations sign new statement demanding global emissions deal to limit temperature rise and build green economy

California Air Resources Board expected to confirm launch plans for cap-and-trade scheme

Research suggesting two-thirds of local authorities are downsizing climate efforts calls localism agenda into question

WWF and National Insulation Association leads calls for incentives to ensure success of energy efficiency loan scheme

But critics slam "enormous lost opportunity" as government moves to restart funding competition

Government pulls plug on £1bn funding for flagship carbon capture project

Tim Yeo calls on government to “make this a priority and deliver market reform much quicker”

Climate change minister Greg Barker under scrutiny after consultant handed out business cards bearing Decc's name

Government touts energy efficiency scheme as research reveals houses account for over a quarter of UK's total energy consumption

Number of investors calling for ambitious global climate change treaty doubles as firms with $20tr of assets under management demand action