Policy

Plans to impose emission standards on new power plants could face delay

BP's name was dragged through the mud, Cancun stepped back from the brink, and the low carbon economy quietly went about its business

We run down the most popular stories from an eventful 12 months for the green economy

Flurry of medium and long-term action plans expected to be approved this year

New research reveals success of air quality rules

Cost of pollution, deteriorating soil and other impacts surged to 1.3tr yuan in 2008. Equivalent to 3.9 per cent of country's GDP

Reuters reports emissions trading bill will be postponed as speculation mounts Japan could switch to a carbon tax

Like auld acquaintance, registering new substances with European Chemicals Agency should not be forgot

Second upbeat renewables report in as many days brings Christmas cheer to clean tech sector

Green Party outlines plan to pass flagship legislation ahead of March election