European Union

Major new study details how, far from undermining competitiveness, ambitious climate policies will create jobs and boost the European economy

MEPs vote overwhelmingly for more ambitious clean technology targets, cranking up pressure on European Commission

Industry report confirms market growth slowed in 2013, despite strong performances from the UK and Germany

Trade body Eurelectric says more "European" approach would cut costs and boost impact of climate and energy regulations

Kirsty Alexander argues nuclear power's vital role in aiding decarbonisation is being hampered by "institutional bias"

Leading trading powers use Davos Summit to quietly assert commitment to begin work on green trade negotiations

EU Commission proposals to end Fuel Quality Directive could result in a rise in emissions equivalent to putting six million more cars on the roads

Frustration at proposals to remove sustainable transport goals creates unlikely alliance between biofuels sector and green groups

By opting for an emission reduction target of 40 per cent Brussels can provide the foundations for the kind of deep emissions reductions that are needed

"A 40 per cent greenhouse gas target for Europe is a good start which the UK fought hard for, and will lead to massive investment in low carbon energy, including many more renewables"