European Union

Developing countries reported to have dropped calls for transfer of clean tech Intellectual Property

PFI initiative will be funded to the tune of £40m by the Welsh Assembly over the next 25 years

Coalition of NGOs and MEPs urges European Commission to strengthen imminent energy efficiency rules

Energy efficiency action plan to propose billions of Euros of investment and mandatory green training for building industry

Aarhus Convention comes into effect today and requires large industrial firms to report on release of 86 different pollutants

Proposal would see carbon pricing extended with new taxes on transport and heating fuel

Unconfirmed reports claim Hatfield plant in Yorkshire is only UK site to receive EU CCS funding

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