Emissions

Energy Secretary says DECC and Treasury are 'walking the walk' on tackling climate change

Oxfam, WWF and the International Chamber of Shipping call on COP 17 to put sector on path to agreeing market-based mechanism for tackling emissions

Low cost options to reduce particles could save lives, protect crops, and limit global temperature rise, report says

New study warns that even if governments meet all their climate commitments, the emissions will still be 6 GtCO2e above a safe level

World Meteorological Organization finds CO2, methane and nitrous oxide all increase in 2010

Chemicals commonly used in air conditioners and fridges have global warming potential 11,700 times higher than CO2

Simon Birkett of Clean Air in London says the government must act on the Environmental Audit Committee's recommendations

However, UN body admits growth in trade will see the industry's output rise without further market-based measures

First year of data from high-profile energy efficiency scheme to be published today, but questions remain over credibility

Matthew Taylor calls on green groups to argue action on climate change is as 'prosaic' as buying insurance