European Union

Commission set to unveil five public private partnerships worth a combined €22bn as UK pledges £60m synthetic biology funding

ClientEarth argues tomorrow’s vote on biofuels emissions offers a chance to put European transport policy back on the right track

BP, AB Sugar and DuPont inaugurate bioethanol plant set to produce 420 million litres of fuel from wheat each year

Reports suggest Beijing wants tariffs lifted on exports up to 10GW, while pledging to keep prices above €0.50 per watt

A report by the European Environment Agency found benefits vary significantly depending on the source of crops

Low carbon leaders respond to the European Parliament approving plans to withhold 900 million carbon credits from auction temporarily

MEPs approve proposals to temporarily withhold auction of 900 million CO2 allowances in attempt to reduce glut in the market

MEP Matthias Groote predicts reworked carbon market proposals will be approved by MEPs in Strasbourg today

UK Energy Secretary joins 11 other environment ministers and major businesses in calling for backloading proposals to be approved

Irish presidency fails to endorse 95g CO2/km target in a move that has angered green groups and disappointed some automakers