Emissions Trading Scheme

Supporters hope state-wide cap-and-trade scheme could provide a model for the rest of the country

From warring politicians to sustainability pioneers, we run down the key green lessons from the past year

Companies are increasingly being forced to respond to climate threats, Investment Week conference is told

Government announces simplification of EU Emissions Trading Systems

Jane Burston hears delegates debate the future of emission trading at the Doha climate summit

Over 150 organisations say Kyoto loopholes are undermining carbon-cutting efforts

Poorer countries issue formal call for a strengthening of the proposed second Kyoto commitment period, as US reiterates commitment to UN talks

President disappoints campaigners by signing bill into law that exempts US airlines from European carbon trading scheme

Prime Minister rubberstamps ambitious proposals to create national carbon market capable of slashing greenhouse gas emissions 10 per cent by 2020

Minister hails successful first auction of EU carbon allowances for next phase of emission trading scheme