Policy

Democrats lose control of the House of Representatives, providing Republicans with the power to block new environmental and energy legislation

Proposition 23 defeated as voters back climate change laws, despite mulit-million dollar campaign from oil giants

Democrats lose control of the House of Representatives, providing Republicans with the power to block new environmental and energy legislation

Chicago Climate Exchange chief says companies want to pull out, blaming a lack of emissions legislation for making the scheme unviable

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