Committee On Climate Change

Damning report from Climate Change Committee argues a fraction of UK emissions reductions are result of policy measures

Cllr David Pugh says councils can have a huge influence on achieving national climate targets

Greater funding or statutory strategies are needed as lack of council climate action puts national carbon targets at risk

Sir Richard Lambert and John Gummer are reportedly in the running for the role, but it is the former CBI man who has the edge

Committee on Climate Change says continuing to exclude the sectors would lead to serious doubts about government's low carbon commitment

Lord Turner says 11.5 million more households would fit better insulation if compelled to do so during other renovations

Committee on Climate Change notes seven per cent drop in emissions in 2009, but warns new policies still required

Applications invited as hunt begins to find successor

Scheme to make 14m UK homes more energy efficient will only reach 2-3m households, Committee on Climate Change says

Independent report concludes green policies contributed just £75 to £455 increase in energy bills experienced since 2004