Australia

Analysis by Australian government's Climate Commission warns other countries from using Chinese emissions as an excuse for inaction

As John Kerry confirms strengthened climate change agreement with Japan, Australia and China partner to support development of national carbon markets

Country faces more frequent and more severe weather events if it fails to make deep and swift cuts to carbon emissions

Bloomberg New Energy Finance study reveals electricity from new wind farms can be provided at a lower cost than power from new coal or gas power plants

Government hopes to save up to AUS$100m for consumers next year after bringing forward end to multiplier

But New Zealand refuses to follow suit and will instead sign a non-binding pledge

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