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Nations must go further and faster to phase out combustion engine cars, new analysis suggests

Member states and businesses pile pressure on EU to raise ambition on climate change and clean energy

Green MEP Molly Scott Cato praises EU's legislative progress on decarbonisation, but warns mass civil disobedience may still be necessary

Spain will aim to run on 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2050

Investments in the world's fastest growing cities face the biggest risk from climate change, according to analysis by Verisk Maplecroft

EU diplomats said to be seeking level playing field for clean energy targets in any backstop arrangement as part of efforts to avoid hard border on island of Ireland

EU Parliament calls on Member States to step up ambition on climate change ahead of upcoming UN COP24 summit in Poland

European Council finalises position after tense negotiations, confirming it will push to drastically water down European Parliament goal for 40 per cent emissions cuts by 2030

Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' EU budget that aligns with Paris Agreement, as Council backs review of how to build 'net zero' emission economy

Leaked document shows BusinessEurope group would oppose more ambitious goals