China

Seven provinces and cities told to make final preparations in bid to help China reduce carbon intensity 17 per cent by 2015

Rush for expiring Federal loans helps global investment reach a new high of $260bn in 2011

Senior official signals support for carbon tax, but warns that integrating it with carbon trading plans could be complicated

State media suggests Beijing is poised to levy a charge on large consumers of coal, crude oil and natural gas

Industry body fires first shot in potential trade war with declaration of non-compliance

Proposed acquisition could represent first step in wave of consolidation

State media reports solar power target has been increased by 50 per cent

Innovative electric car battery-swapping station opens in south-eastern city of Guangzhou

German giant signs agreement with Shanghai Electric Group to create two joint ventures manufacturing wind energy equipment

The deadlock in Durban raises the prospect of a two tier response to climate change