European Union

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

European manufacturers are on average less than two per cent away from mandated 2015 emissions reduction targets, report finds

MEPs are set to reject proposals to urgently measure indirect emissions from biofuels in a vote this week

New league table leaves UK outside the top 10 when it comes to recycling rates

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