European Union

Mike Landy of the Solar Trade Association argues there is a compelling case for the government to stick to its guns in its battle with Brussels and ensure solar technologies continue to benefit from a lower VAT rate

Leading group of environmentalists warns that leaving the European Union would mean a return to filthy beaches, foul air and weak conservation laws

Senior environment experts issue open letter to Secretary of State Liz Truss to voice concerns that Brexit would jeopardise the UK's environmental protections and weaken its international influence

UK's chief climate envoy has revealed to BusinessGreen that China is developing a carbon trading system scheme that will be "compatible" with the EU's - but what will this mean in practice?

French foreign minister says efforts to fight climate change will be given a push if heads of government ratify the deal

New business alliance say the EU-US trade deal would undermine environmental regulations as well as democracy

Law firm ClientEarth says it will seek urgent court action because of the risk to people's lives from dangerous emissions

Thomson Reuters report reveals value of global carbon market expanded last year, despite fall in volumes

Coalition of more than 30 German businesses demands an overhaul of EU climate and energy policy in the wake of Paris Agreement

Chinese firm withdraws from minimum pricing scheme in protest at "misinterpretation" of trading rules following Commission's decision to extend measures past expiry date