European Union

New Polish environment minister says fracking rules will be top priority as Water UK and British shale gas industry form new alliance

Think tank calls for the creation of an independent committee to help manage EU carbon market and avoid future price collapses

Energy and Climate Change Secretary says next four months of EU negotiations will be crucial for future of UN climate talks

Brussels triples proportion of spending devoted to low carbon and adaptation policies

Major new guide aims to help businesses better align sustainability efforts with public affairs operations

Plan to remove 900 million carbon allowances from circulation until 2020 will now be considered by the EU Parliament

Leaked analysis suggests tough new targets for 2030 would lead to an increase in GDP as member states reap health benefits of cleaner energy

New report shows rate of increase in CO2 was less than half the average annual increase of last decade, as new figures reveal further expansion in UK renewables

Philips, Tesco and Unilever among a host of big names backing the new Green Growth Group and its calls for rapid decarbonisation

UK measures will only scratch the surface, says Paul Hunt, while renewables group calls for clarification on green levies