European Union

Some member states are calling for entire legislative package to be renegotiated in wake of economic crisis

Transport Minister proposes delay to controversial biofuel targets designed to make easier to ensure fuels originate from sustainable sources

As member states meet to discuss EU's proposals, fears are growing that key components of the legislation will be watered down

Department for Transport opposes environment committee vote with calls for targets to be phased in over three years

Environment committee votes for emission standards that would halt the building of coal-fired plants without CCS

MEPs vote in favour of tougher carbon emission rules, but opposition to wide-reaching programme in some member states is strengthening

Industry urges EU to make low interest loans available to help fund development of low carbon fleets

New EU directive to impose eWaste style recycling and collection rules on battery producers

Lobbyists proposals for emission caps to be phased in rejected by environment committee

Leaked documents show UK is lobbying for an increase in the number of carbon credits that can be used to count towards EU emissions reduction targets