Policy

World's largest solar panel manufacturer could now become the world's biggest purchaser

NGOs and green businesses fear deep cuts in US government's clean tech and environmental spending

Defra-backed "Games Theory" report outlines how to nudge Olympics' fans into becoming more environmentally conscious

British prime minister writes to Julia Gillard welcoming carbon tax policy, as New Zealand reveals success of emissions trading scheme

Higher feed-in tariff rates will not come into effect today as planned after delay to European Commission state aid approval

Strong demand sparks fears limited budget could be overrun

Solar farm feed-in tariffs fall 70 per cent from today as around 20 projects beat controversial deadline

Government minister tells local newspaper plans are moving forward for new palm oil certification scheme

President Obama: "The single most important step we've ever taken as a nation to reduce our dependence on foreign oil"