European Commission

Europe grants conditional extension for air quality improvements until June, but requires a new plan for the city

Energy audits and building refurbishment targets designed to cut energy use 20 per cent by 2020

Commissioner says 80 per cent cuts by 2050 are feasible, but only if faster progress is delivered this decade

BusinessGreen cast an eye over the key points from the Commission's new Energy Efficiency Plan

Over 212 million credits will be divided between aircraft operators when the sector enters EU emissions trading scheme in 2012

Forthcoming EU strategy document highlights increase in most European nations' energy use

European Official tells Reuters European Commission is considering allowing controversial credits to be used in bilateral deals

Satellite-guided planes will cut European emissions by ensuring they spend less time in the air

SSE, DONG and Statkraft among firms calling for 2020 emissions reduction target to be raised from 20 to 25 per cent

Fish Fight campaign looks set to secure famous victory after commissioner steps up efforts to reform common fisheries policy