European Union

Report finds 1.14 million people employed across the sector in 2010, a 25 per cent increase on the previous year

New strategy is a start, but policy-makers must do more to avoid losing technological lead to US and China, warns Novozymes exec

Singapore conference opens with warning of trade wars and calls for a global solution to cutting airlines' emissions

But Computer Aid warns EU decision to promote recycling over refurbishment ignores environmental benefits

European Union governments can no longer sign new oil contracts after 1 July

Western Climate Initiative market expected to overtake established Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, doubling volumes traded

Carriers will have to buy permits for every tonne of CO2 emitted on flights into and out of EU airports

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