European Union

Fears mount that new emission standards could be open to legal challenge from car industry

Survey of more than 30,000 EU citizens finds overwhelming endorsement of efforts to cut carbon emissions

European Environment Commissioner hints at higher water bills in drought hit areas

Firms in East of England worst off with just eight different regional schemes available

European Parliament votes for new rules designed to bolster development of fuel cell powered vehicles

Climate and energy package is setting a global example on environmental policy, says IEA

Environmental pressure group says EU should deliver plan to co-ordinate offshore wind power

Influential committee votes in favour of measures that green groups claim would weaken fuel-efficiency standards

Investment in carbon asset fund growing as firms look for most cost-effective way to buy carbon credits

Lawmakers urged to stick to guns over tough new emissions targets