Climate change

Environment Council backs plans to cut bloc's emissions by at least 40 per cent on 1990 levels by 2030

"This election can be a turning point in history. The moment where we can deliver a better Britain... Continuing as we are is not an option"

As global warming argument moves on to politics and business, Alan Rusbridger explains the thinking behind our major series on the climate crisis

New report reveals global economic cost of disasters has reached an average of $250bn to $300bn a year

Sir David King says green technology deserves as much attention as being given to details of negotiations for Paris

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

Jeremy Leggett explains why he is launching a new initiative to chronicle the end of the age of fossil fuels

New research agenda acknowledges systemic environmental risks such as climate change for the first time

Observers warn 'unpredictable' Russian leader could undermine prospects of agreeing a global carbon reduction deal

Ovo Energy's Guy Newey wonders if market mechanisms for tackling pollution need an injection of morality