Policy

Three co-chairs to key committee appointed, as talks begin to deliver $100bn Green Fund

EU climate chief opens discussion about extending the targets and expresses concern at gas industry's lobbying

Solar systems account for over 28,000, with 11,000 installed in the first three months of 2011

Analysts say Winfried Kretschmann's rise to state premier of Baden-Württemberg may be first in a series of Green victories

BHP Billiton chief executive warns levy on large polluters will damage Australian exports

Todd Stern and Connie Hedegaard write off any chance of countries agreeing legally binding emissions targets in December

Energy and climate change secretary says rise in domestic legislation can kick-start talks on an international deal

First minister dismisses criticism that targeting 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2020 is unrealistic

Report calls on government to set the right conditions to secure investment in low carbon infrastructure

But government maintains it has not broken European air quality laws