Policy

Senate and House Democrats write to supercommittee urging end to oil industry tax breaks

New initiative to encourage councils to improve recycling services for smaller firms

Government set to offer rebates to energy-intensive industries next month in a bid to lessen impact of carbon floor price

As doctors warn of rising climate impacts new research predicts sea levels will rise 75cm by 2100

The Prime Minister will not be going to the Durban Summit - should we be disappointed?

Charles Clover's Blue Marine Foundation seeks to set up UK marine protected areas funded by government and industry

Committee on Climate Change reveals Wales made "significant progress" on waste and insulation

Rick Eggleston, managing director of REpower UK, warns hold-ups are making long-term investment decisions impossible

Boris Johnson angers green groups by claiming a new South-East hub is needed to avoid exporting jobs and emissions abroad

Green Alliance predicts electricity efficiency subsidy could save £35bn for consumers