UN body poised to approve roadmap to a global emissions market by 2020, but is set to limit countries' ability to take their own action
Judge rules Viking project should not have been given planning consent as ministers failed to follow EU birds directive
Energy and Climate Change Secretary strongly disputes George Osborne's comment that the UK should not lead the fight against climate change
Voluntary Partnership Agreement comes into effect today to help EU Customs identify unlicensed timber
Renowned economist says ambitious climate change target would boost certainty for investors in the UK and Europe
Exclusive: EU Commission to propose measures forcing all member states to take action on plastic bags
Analysts predict 2.5 billion surplus allowances will take seven years to erode even with more ambitious climate policies
Companies and trade organisations say longer-term goal would drive investment and growth
European Parliament approves proposals to measure indirect emissions from biofuels production and cap levels of crop-based fuels
FT reports leading energy companies are to raise concerns over impact of renewables policies