Policy

Environmental bank could start as a fund owing to fears of adding to deficit, says environment secretary Chris Huhne

New legislation would require silent EVs to produce artificial sound

Study suggests Tesco will face £21m bill as a result of CRC changes

PWC report says France could create a leading offshore wind market, but only if it rapidly issues 3GW tenders

New report urges government to slash the number of green energy policies

Renewable energy developments likely to face local referendums as part of new planning regime

Key tax credits and grants for biofuel producers and renewable energy projects included in controversial tax bill

Court of Appeals court rejects complaints from businesses challenging EPA's right to regulate emissions

The agreements are flawed and incomplete, but they still represent an historic breakthrough

Negotiators thrash out agreement to protect forests but provide no details on funding