Emissions

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

Reversal of previous trend sees emissions grow faster than GDP in 2010, resulting in a 0.6 per cent increase

Who said what in the world of green business this week?

Governments and businesses to face fresh calls to agree an emission-cutting plan at the forthcoming Durban summit