European Union

Study says EU-grown rapeseed biodiesel falls under 35 per cent marker, adding weight to calls to end food biofuels

Washington D.C meeting ends with commitment to try and deliver an international mechanism for tackling aviation emissions

Fears of trade war mount as officials meet in Washington D.C. to try and end deadlock

Upping planned CO2 cuts from 20 to 30 per cent by 2020 would bolster Europe's chances of securing a global agreement, MPs say

UK delegation weakens targets for energy company savings and refitting public buildings in a bid for wider uptake

Ministers agree to ban the dumping of dead fish in principle, but negotiations will continue over proposed start dates

Report calls for tougher emissions targets and the permanent removal of permits to boost low carbon investment

Campaign group Transport and Environment says reported 2020 goal of 95g/km is not enough to spur investment and cut carbon

Brussels vows to stand firm despite Senate hearing highlighting bipartisan opposition to charging airlines for emissions

European Union's 2010 greenhouse gas emissions rise of 2.4 per cent blamed on cold winter and economic recovery in some areas