Policy

Social networking site under fire over intention to run giant new data centre mainly on coal-powered electricity

Civil society throws weight behind plans for carbon pricing as independent MP backs Labor

Regardless of which brother becomes the next leader of the opposition, environmental issues are set to become a more prominent feature of the political landscape

Ministerial meeting hopes for low-carbon funding breakthrough ahead of Cancun summit

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