Policy

Government tweaks flagship scheme so landlords cannot refuse "reasonable requests" for energy efficiency improvements, but commercial properties still in limbo

Carbon Guerrilla says governments underestimate the willingness of businesses to embrace carbon regulations

Increase in air passenger duty risks turning the UK into a no-fly zone, claim industry figureheads

Taxes on foreign exchange transactions, carbon allowances, aviation and shipping are mooted suggestions in leaked report by UN advisers

BIS reveals fresh plans to bolster UK SMEs including targeted support to energy and sustainability sectors

Regional carbon trading scheme on track to launch in 2012

MPs tell Cameron to trial extending British Summer Time to ease the transition to a low-carbon economy

Historic agreement presents wide array of business risks and opportunities

South-east Asian countries sign agreements with Russia and Japan to build the country's first wave of nuclear reactors

Tax changes designed to tackle carbon credit carousel fraud come into force from today