Taxation

Budget outlines commitment to reducing emissions, although critics warn it ignores climate change adaptation

Matthew Farrow of Environmental Industries Commission argues that without policies and incentives to encourage land remediation developers will continue to prefer green field developments

Three quarters of public support carbon tax with very few people believing business is taking responsbility for its environmental impact

Study calls on governments to include commitment to cut fossil fuel subsidies in their pre-Paris climate action plans

New report argues US government estimates for the social cost of carbon are woefully inadequate

Environmental groups warn planned boost to North Sea oil and gas industry would run counter to efforts to tackle climate change

Industry welcomes moves to soften steep levies imposed to protect US from dumping of low-cost panels

Former Treasury Secretary argues that collapse in oil price offers perfect opportunity for the introduction of carbon taxation

Campaign group Transport & Environment says the government can drive further cuts in average new car emissions by shaking up taxes

Industry hits out at Chancellor's plans to exclude technology from investment tax breaks, warning emerging sector will be hit hard