European Union

France, Germany and Ireland among those emitting too many pollutants, as UK remains on track to meet its goals

Major new report warns business-as-usual strategy is loaded with energy security risks and infrastructure costs

New figures reveal EU 28 had curbed emissions by 19 per cent by the end of 2012

New Eurelectric report calls for end to national renewable energy subsidy schemes in favour of stronger carbon price

Researchers call for new tax that would take account of significantly bigger carbon footprint of Chinese solar modules

Campaigners says package designed to reduce dependence on foreign oil and gas gives insufficient weight to indigenous clean energy sources

Industry welcomes prospect of policy certainty after ministers strike deal to cap level of crop-based biofuels

Volvo, Toyota, Renault set to pass 95g/km mark by 2020, prompting NGO to accuse manufacturers of 'scaremongering' over green regulations

Buoyant Green Party Leader prepares to demand place in pre-election TV debates, as Party celebrates gains at European and Council level

Brussels insiders remain optimistic the EU can still pass ambitious 2030 carbon targets, despite a rising tide of scepticism