Australia

New report from Climate Institute examines impact of emissions trading platform pilots due to launch next year

New figures suggest one million homes will have solar generating capacity in Australia by next summer

Climate Change Minister looks to forge links between two-month-old scheme and forthcoming Californian platform

Analysts predict Australian firms will save $2.5bn, as EU carbon price shows signs of recovery

Today’s EU-Australia agreement to link carbon pricing mechanisms could yet prove globally significant

Future linkages may be in the pipeline with China, South Korea, California and Switzerland

Opposition spokesman tells paper the party could break with criticism of climate change action and support so-called Kyoto 2 agreement

Major new report reveals clean energy sources to undercut coal on cost in the coming years

Almost 300 high-profile firms sign statement backing introduction of controversial carbon levy

The controversial tax has created uncertainty for business, divided opinion and slashed government approval