Policy

Greens vow to begin work on new climate change committee immediately as Julia Gillard prepares to take office

Coalition of insurance firms issue statement urging governments to support public-private initiatives designed to accelerate rollout of climate-related insurance policies

Chancellor says new energy plans will make German power generation the most efficient and environmentally friendly in the world

RenewableUK seeks cross-party sponsors for Early Day Motion in support of critical investment programme

Reports claim government is leaning towards small-scale tidal energy project that would ditch proposals for ambitious Severn Barrage

Diplomats hope promise of $100bn a year in climate financing will help end negotiating deadlock at UN Summit

Energy and climate change secretary insists government remains committed to shifting taxation on to polluting activities

Fast Start Finance web site to provide information on industrialised nations' climate funding commitments

Official admits watchdog will struggle to deliver 17 per cent cut in emissions outlined in failed climate bill

Reducing funding for household generation of renewable energy will jeopardise job creation and energy security, Huhne is told