Emissions Trading Scheme

"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

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