Policy

Potential for successful bipartisan environmental legislation given a boost

Watchdog says more than 2,700 organisations registered as participants ahead of the deadline, while a further 400 are in the pipeline

James Murray and Will Nichols discuss the implications for green businesses of Ed Miliband's election as Labour leader

Prime minister announces launch of energy-saving league table to highlight which department saves the most during October

Ofgem consults with energy firms and smart meter manufacturers over viability of accelerated rollout

Environment Agency experiences 'final-week rush' of registrations as surveys reveal frustrations with the scheme

Top Chinese climate change official says he wants to "reduce the divergence" between rich and poor nations ahead of Cancun summit

President plans to revitalise stalled climate change agenda, saying clean energy policy will be delivered "in chunks"

Government would consider tax on products that damage the environment after survey signals widespread public backing for idea

Danish climate commission report predicts the country could switch to renewables by the middle of the century