European Union

Applications invited for second round of NER300 pot, set to be financed by sale of 100 million carbon allowances

Analysts say second consecutive annual drop in greenhouse gases is likely to be repeated this year

Levy on ships visiting EU ports could fund scrapping of vessels in EU-approved facilities worldwide

Lib Dem MEP backs government support for Hinkley Point, but argues there must be a level playing field for all low-carbon energy generators

MEPs vote to tighten car pollution standards as new figures show eight member states exceeded air quality limits in 2011

New pro-nuclear Communiqué hints that 12 member states could oppose EU plans for a binding 2030 renewables target

Leaked draft paper reveals plan for new target requiring 40 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030

European Wind Energy Associations warns retroactive policy changes are derailing economic growth and efforts to meet green energy targets

Brussels plans to issue three-month call for proposals to co-finance carbon capture and storage and renewable energy projects

End to scandal of dumping unwanted fish edges closer, but proposals would allow some crews to continue the practice