European Commission

Over 180 projects to receive funding from long-running LIFE+ green fund

But environmental groups argue decision violates Aarhus Convention guaranteeing them the right to participate in green decision-making

Green groups slam Commission's "back room" processes for approving sustainable biofuel certification schemes

Belgian Jury d'Ethique Publicitaire orders Malaysian Palm Oil Council to retract 'sustainable' claims

Polish authorities maintain 13 coal plants should qualify free carbon allowances

Programme budget for European energy efficiency projects could rise to €800m if successful in attracting private investors

Senior Tory MPs in dialogue with MEPs who are seeking to prevent a toughening of Europe's climate targets

New directive would compel energy companies to fit efficiency measures worth 1.5 per cent of sales each year

New security measures for emissions trading scheme proposed to avoid repeat of cyber fraud

British government could face EU fines over failure to impose green car purchasing rules