Climate change

Committee on Climate Change hails major pledges this week from China and USA

Green economy leaders respond to today's announcements on fracking, zero-carbon homes, plastic bags and climate change

Latest round of data requests to listed businesses asks executives to reveal whether they are considering the risks presented by stranded fossil fuel assets

President dismisses 'naysayers' of new clean power plan with predictions the rule will boost economy

Absolute cap to come into effect from 2016, top official says on the day after US announces ambitious carbon plan

BusinessGreen runs down all the latest reaction to new proposals to cut power sector emissions by 30 per cent

Environmental Protection Agency reveals much-anticipated targets designed to tackle climate change and save up to $93bn

Proposed regulations could cut carbon pollution by up to 25 per cent but President still faces potential opposition from Republicans

NGOs ask fossil fuel majors to clarify who would pay if they face legal action for emitting greenhouse gases

Heir to the throne warns that fundamental reforms to capitalism are urgently required to tackle escalating climate risks