Carbon tax

New study argues rebalancing fiscal policy to reflect true cost of energy could drive down emissions and make tax system fairer

Australian Prime Minister accused of 'short-sighted, opportunistic selfish politics' as controversial carbon pricing scheme is axed

As Australian government edges towards repealing carbon tax, media magnate gives voice to his climate scepticism

Tony Abbott's ongoing failure to repeal Australia's carbon tax contains a serious message on the general direction of global climate policy

Colourful senator Clive Palmer withdraws his party's support for controversial amendment at 11th hour

Richard Warren says last month's Budget marked a move towards more cost-effective climate policies vital to winning public acceptance

The UK needs to boost its energy efficiency, industry compensation should be linked to clean tech investment

Committee accused of putting "blind faith" in EU emissions trading scheme to tackle coal industry renaissance

Cameron and Osborne have recently highlighted the importance of action on climate change - you would expect today's Budget to build on that commitment, but sadly it won't

Renewables industry warns heavily trailed decision to freeze carbon price floor could see £4bn of clean energy investment put at risk