European Union

Renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and smart cities all set to benefit as EU launches campaign to boost energy funding to €8bn a year

Mayor Boris sets out controversial plan to curb air pollution as EU figures show half of member states are at risk of fines over poor air quality

Talks to phase out tariffs intended to help get Beijing on board for Copenhagen climate treaty

Two-thirds of waste industry think the UK will miss 2013 EU landfill targets

Move comes as German lobby group mulls legal action to tackle alleged dumping of subsidised solar panels in European market

Obama administration moves forward with fuel efficiency rules, as Democrats hint that climate bill vote could be put back to 2010

Once criticised for buying a gas guzzler, Jose Manuel Barroso has laid out his plans to combat climate change in Europe

Reports raise fears UK is losing out to European neighbours more willing to bend rules on state aid to attract low-carbon firms

All old-fashioned bulbs to be off shelves by 2012

Planning holdups mean most regions will miss 2010 targets, prompting concern over 2020 ambitions