Emissions Trading Scheme

Bob Ward explores the recent report on carbon pricing and argues that a consolidation of carbon pricing policies is long overdue

Gareth Stace of the EEF argues the "green levy" review offers the perfect opportunity to axe a tax that is distorting markets and failing to deliver on environmental goals

Four jurisdictions agree to align low carbon policies, potentially paving way for carbon-trading scheme

Christiana Figueres calls for rapid emissions cuts to avoid 'doom and gloom' events such as the NSW bushfires

German Chancellor says a certain amount of backloading is required to ensure prices return to 'a sensible level'

Green groups annoyed by reduced ambition of climate policy that leaves some two-thirds of emissions unaccounted for

"Governments need to put together the optimal policy mix to eliminate emissions from fossil fuels in the second half of the century"

Secretary-general calls for worldwide coherent approach to carbon trading and warns there is no "climate bailout" option

Analysts predict 2.5 billion surplus allowances will take seven years to erode even with more ambitious climate policies

FT reports leading energy companies are to raise concerns over impact of renewables policies