European Union

Fuel from oil sands projects face effective ban under EU proposals, though UK may oppose green plan

The Netherlands launches package of Green Deals as new Danish prime minister increases emissions and renewables targets

Who said what in the world of Green Business this week?

European Parliament says targeting HFCs and black carbon could be more cost-effective than cutting carbon

Jose Manuel Barroso praises Julia Gillard's plans to have cap-and-trade scheme in place by 2015

UK Chamber of Shipping proposes worldwide carbon trading or fuel levy as preferable to inclusion in EU's cap-and-trade scheme

EU emissions trading scheme is not suitable for shipping, says trade association

European Parliament votes 347-258 against raising 2020 emission reduction targets to 30 per cent

European Court of Justice will today hear US airlines say that including aviation emissions in EU's cap and trade scheme is illegal

Who will be affected, how much will ticket prices rise, and will emissions be cut - BusinessGreen answers the key questions