Policy

Prime minister Julia Gillard makes last-ditch carbon trading pledge as polls show election is too close to call

Draft report reveals government is planning to increase support for clean tech manufacturers

UN confirms four Chinese HFC emission reduction projects are now under investigation

But survey finds large numbers of firms are still failing to measure their carbon footprint

"We won't try and dazzle you with green gimmicks"

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson promises to lead crackdown on soaring levels of electronic waste

Richard Lambert's progress report on government's first 100 days argues it must do better on energy, climate change and planning reform

Business group launches fresh lawsuit targeting the EPA's right to regulate carbon emissions

New emissions standards likely to be finalised next year after EPA completes draft rules

The CBI's attack on the government's energy policy confusion reveals a wider problem at the heart of the coalition