Emissions

Paper published by Stern Review author says economic and policy trends could start to curb world's largest emitter five years early

Economist says country should learn from China's example that unfettered coal-powered growth can cause huge problems

Carbon War Room says charterers moving a fifth of global shipped tonnage now use its ratings to exclude inefficient vessels

Thomson Reuters says 32 companies, accounting for 31 per cent of global emissions, grew CO2 output 1.3 per cent from 2010 to 2013

CDP and WWF analysis shows just a few companies have greenhouse gas targets in line with scientific recommendations

Europe's largest economy sees emissions fall for first time in three years due to switch to renewables and milder winter

UPDATED: European Commission also starts proceedings over poor waste water treatment in 17 areas

Government figures show renewables accounted for 19.2 per cent of overall mix, with big rises in bioenergy, wind and solar

Committee on Climate Change warns new interventions may be needed to ensure Scotland can reduce emissions 42 per cent in 2020

President signs executive order to cut emissions 40 per cent and use 30 per cent green energy by 2025