European Union

Andrew Warren argues that the government's consultation on EU competence appears designed to undermine encouraging progress from Brussels on environmental issues

New consultation warns current fixed-penalty system is failing to promote compliance with greenhouse gas reporting rules

Industry warns reported fixed price may be too high to make large projects economic, as European manufacturers prepare legal action

'Amicable solution' expected to fix a minimum price of €0.56 per watt for up to 7GW of Chinese imports

European Wind Energy Association report says findings highlight need for 2030 renewable energy targets

EIB board of directors agrees to new emissions performance standard, but green groups warn it does not go far enough in tackling pollution

José Manuel Barroso and Herman Van Rompuy say green growth will be focus at Saint Petersburg Summit, as Rabobank calls for new renewables financing structures

Member of European parliament wants US president to live up to climate change rhetoric by helping to advance carbon dea

Janez Potočnik says Brussels has invested €10m in project to tackle pollution related to heavy metals and water and waste treatment

Influential Environment Committee backs cap on crop-based fuels and moves to include indirect emissions in EU directives