European Union

European Court decision will follow preliminary ruling rejecting US complaints over aviation's inclusion in the EU emissions trading scheme

James Murray runs down the scenarios businesses face as a result of Durban Agreement

Tough new standards to limit use of phosphates in washing powders and dishwasher detergent

Günther Oettinger says he wants fixed goals in place by 2014 at launch of the EU's energy roadmap

EU claims "high ambition coalition" is forming, but further movement needed from large polluters before deal can be done

The European Union has made €5bn of fossil fuel loans through its financial arm despite carbon reduction targets for members

Jane Burston hears Chris Huhne reiterate there will second Kyoto period without a roadmap to a legally-binding deal in 2015

Bloc insists movement from other nations towards global deal is "absolutely essential" to continuation of Kyoto

The deadlock in Durban raises the prospect of a two tier response to climate change

Official confirms final ruling on whether it is legal to make airlines join emissions trading scheme will be made on 21 December