Emissions Trading Scheme

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

The Carbon Pricing King is Dead, Long live the Carbon Pricing King

New consultation warns current fixed-penalty system is failing to promote compliance with greenhouse gas reporting rules

New research finds using existing, high-integrity carbon credits would meet emission goals at around $4 per tonne

Finance minister Lou Jiwei says tax on CO2 will be introduced 'in due time' as country seeks to curb rising emissions

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announces plan to move from A$25 a tonne tax to floating pricing system in July 2014

Low carbon leaders respond to the European Parliament approving plans to withhold 900 million carbon credits from auction temporarily

MEPs approve proposals to temporarily withhold auction of 900 million CO2 allowances in attempt to reduce glut in the market

MEP Matthias Groote predicts reworked carbon market proposals will be approved by MEPs in Strasbourg today

UK Energy Secretary joins 11 other environment ministers and major businesses in calling for backloading proposals to be approved