European Union

Brussels launches new 'energising development' initiative as US and India move forward with joint clean tech research programme

Environment minister slams 'unacceptable' EU efforts to impose carbon levy on flights

Minister argues cutting emissions 30 per cent by 2020 could be done in a way "that's good for business"

First it was carbon targets and emissions trading, now it's aviation and shipping levies - the EU's climate strategy is having a global impact

Industry welcomes secretary of state’s support, but urges government to clarify what energy targets it wants to see through to 2030

Coal-heavy country leaves businesses in limbo over post-2020 emissions targets

Fledgling green industries could be hit as document reveals move to rebrand nuclear power as a renewable form of energy

Spectre of a trade war looms large as Beijing reportedly blocks purchase of 10 Airbus A380s as a retaliatory measure

Ed Davey set to back 25 per cent cuts by 2020 as most cost-effective option at today's Environment Council meeting

Polish environment minister writes to counterparts urging them to reject push for 25 per cent emission reduction target