Emissions

President tells EU Russia will cut emissions by up to a quarter on 1990 levels by 2020

MPs told over $5bn of tourism dollars are at risk if reef is allowed to die

Emission reduction efforts will focus on transportation and buildings to limit burden on manufacturers

Report warns attempts to protect industry from emissions trading scheme will simply shift costs to consumers

Amendments may also give farmers a chance to sell carbon offsets on the open market

Brown still hopes to salvage climate talks as US rules out binding targets

Germany considering introduction of legally binding climate change act

TEPCO estimates use of wood-based biofuel pellets will cut CO2 output by 110,000 tons

MBD Energy to produce algae-based biofuel and livestock meal using CO2 emissions from coal power plants

Accusation that "electric cars could speed climate change" slammed by industry insiders