Policy

Senator Harry Reid believes he could secure Republican support for bill containing Renewable Electricity Standard

Green Party agrees to support Labor in return for formation of climate change committee - but election result remains in balance

Joint Implementation verification procedure promises substantial increase in Russian and Eastern European emission reduction projects

Holyrood delays consultation to boost Renewables Obligation for Scottish projects

Home Builders Federation and Green Building Council insist industry remains fully committed to flagship green homes policy

Environment Agency says almost half the organisations expected to participate in the CRC have already registered

Ministry of Environment hopes to finalise plans for national carbon trading scheme by end of the year

Analysis shows renewables usage increased last year while overall energy consumption declined

Response to industry consultation lays out regime similar to offshore oil and gas exploration

Developed nations appear surprisingly close to hitting finance target to help poorer countries fight climate change