European Union

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

Price of allowances drops to just over €4 as commissioners meet to discuss potential 2030 climate targets

Industry report warns of job losses and economic strife across EU if Brussels imposes levies

Decision paves way for full Parliament to vote on proposal to withhold 900 million credits from auction

Analysts expect committee to support plan to withhold permits from auction, but ongoing policy uncertainty means a boost for carbon prices remains unlikely

Bloomberg New Energy Finance's Nico Tyabji runs the rule over the latest flurry of clean tech trade scuffles, and warns plenty more is to come

More than 30 companies urge MEPs to approve plan to boost prices in the EU emissions trading scheme ahead of key vote