China

Xinhua details plan to impose regional energy consumption quotas

Chinese government statement accuses US solar industry of 'inappropriate protectionist signal'

New green taxes in China and Australia are part of an accelerating trend

Major new tax regime to impose levies on oil, natural gas, rare metals, and coal

New figures reveal surge in global project investment, but analyst warns end to US subsidies will result in slowdown

Ministers bow to pressure in agreeing to monitor tiny yet dangerous PM2.5 particles and combat pollution, local media reports

Country's enormous coal power sector must reduce noxious gas output from January 2012 as spending on carbon capture increases

Automaker also unveils cheaper and smaller battery charger

UK position in Ernst and Young rankings improves on back of electricity market reforms