European Union

Developing countries warn EU that any restrictions on biofuel imports designed to improve sustainability could lead to a complaint to the World Trade Organisation

There is a lot to admire about the EU's plans to tighten up its emissions trading scheme. But, as Steve Zwick discovers, many in the carbon offsetting industry feel they are being sold short by the proposals

EU member states still debating lower fines for small car manufacturers who fail to comply with emission curbs

Renewable energy industry concerned proposed amendment to renewable energy directive will damage investor confidence

European firms could leave the region as a result of emissions trading scheme, warns International Energy Agency

Long-running and controversial plan has now been officially passed

Government must not ignore new technologies in the rush to meet 2020 targets

Businesses are urging the government to use its carbon credit income to fund cleantech innovation

Leaders claim they will stick to carbon targets, but Italy and Eastern Europe insist more should be done to protect polluting industries

New public-private joint venture aiming to deliver mass market fuel cell products within 12 years