Australia

Report from green group and trade unions claims low-carbon economy could create 750,000 new jobs

New initiative requires developers to fund biodiversity protection in return for access to new land

Brains behind abandoned climate change bill, Ross Garnaut, accuses Rudd administration of falling behind China in its efforts to tackle carbon emissions

Government announces funding and shortlist for new wave of cutting-edge solar projects

Government attempts to win back support of green businesses after climate bill fiasco

Tax breaks to make it easier for renewable energy firms to fund exploration for viable geothermal sites

With Australia's official Department of Climate Change web site still saying the delayed cap-and-trade scheme will go ahead, businesses have warned uncertainty over the price of carbon will hit investor confidence

Government to provide extra A$40m to innovative project that plans to produce building materials from captured carbon emissions

Australian Prime Minister drops plans for climate bill, blaming on-going blocking tactics from opposition parties

Environmentalists urge Labor government to replace defeated cap-and-trade bill with emergency two-year carbon tax