Climate Change Act

It is not perfect, but the coalition's new package of carbon targets promises a tipping point for green businesses

James Murray welcomes the government's acceptance of the Fourth Carbon Budget, but wonders what it means for short-term policies

Chris Huhne will announce a long-term programme that will put Britain at the forefront of the battle against climate change

Without the right policies, the UK will lose green energy jobs, renewable energy industry warns warring ministers

Vince Cable has refused to support new carbon reduction targets recommended by the Committee on Climate Change

"Coalition fully committed to the Climate Change Act as a key plank of our climate change policy," tweets Huhne

James Murray argues green businesses are losing out to their old-school rivals in the lobbying stakes

All of Britain's 278 environment laws under review, including National Park, Clean Air and Climate Change Acts

Defra confirms consultation will launch in next few weeks, but dismisses reports it has decided to "water down" reporting rules