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Reports suggest Beijing wants tariffs lifted on exports up to 10GW, while pledging to keep prices above €0.50 per watt

A report by the European Environment Agency found benefits vary significantly depending on the source of crops

Low carbon leaders respond to the European Parliament approving plans to withhold 900 million carbon credits from auction temporarily

MEPs approve proposals to temporarily withhold auction of 900 million CO2 allowances in attempt to reduce glut in the market

MEP Matthias Groote predicts reworked carbon market proposals will be approved by MEPs in Strasbourg today

UK Energy Secretary joins 11 other environment ministers and major businesses in calling for backloading proposals to be approved

Irish presidency fails to endorse 95g CO2/km target in a move that has angered green groups and disappointed some automakers

European Council and Parliament agree new measures to reduce new car emissions to 95 grams CO2 per 100km

Campaign groups angered as MEPs reject proposals to include indirect land-use emissions in biofuels regulations

European Parliament Environment Committee approves backloading proposals, allowing vote to be put to the whole house in July