Emissions Reduction Target

Labour leader steps up pressure on coalition, warning the British economy is "desperately in search of new sources of growth"

Surplus of over 16 billion tonnes of CO2 in first two Kyoto periods puts carbon targets at risk

Upping planned CO2 cuts from 20 to 30 per cent by 2020 would bolster Europe's chances of securing a global agreement, MPs say

Governments urged to boost support for solar heating and cooling, as IEA warns Ireland's ambitious green energy targets could increase its reliance on natural gas

EU impact assessment touts economic and environmental benefits of imposing 2020 carbon targets on cars and vans

Carbon Trust launches new push to help 24 public organisations slash their energy bills

Government considering new target after US figures show electricity from fossil fuels rose 40 per cent during reactor stress tests

European Union's 2010 greenhouse gas emissions rise of 2.4 per cent blamed on cold winter and economic recovery in some areas

Expert panel latest to call for higher emission targets and setting aside credits from auction

International Energy Agency says CO2 emissions reached 31.6 Gt in 2011, as UN chief warns talks are stalling ahead of Rio+20 summit