Emissions Trading Scheme

European Parliament's vote against carbon market reforms shows strong domestic action is more important than ever, argues WWF's Nick Molho

Investors association warns many MEPs have not only voted for questionable short-term gains, but also for "certain longer-term pain in the form of higher costs for European Industry"

Over 20 Conservative MEPs defy the Prime Minister to vote down EU emissions trading scheme backloading plan

"Today is a desperately sad day for the EU; previously a world leader on climate change policy"

As John Kerry confirms strengthened climate change agreement with Japan, Australia and China partner to support development of national carbon markets

Businesses and green groups left bitterly disappointed as MEPs reject crucial carbon market reforms

Vote to close to call as MEPs debate whether to act to restore credibility of world's leading carbon market

Sandbag' Rob Elsworth warns a vote against backloading carbon allowances will undermine the EU's entire climate change strategy

Complex backloading proposals may sound arcane, but they could have serious repercussions for the entire green economy

Shanghai joins Shenzen in confirming imminent launch of city-wide emissions cap-and-trade scheme