Fossil Fuels

Government says new fund will work with Green Investment Bank to support emerging technologies, but RenewableUK warns more money is needed

AA figures show pump prices have set new record as case for fuel-efficient vehicles strengthens

Financial support for renewable energy under attack as gas, oil and coal still subsidised to far greater extent, new data shows

Governments warned failing to account for externalities will make climate change harder to manage

Mayor of London urged to intervene in Treasury plans to remove a 20p duty differential on sustainable biodiesel from used cooking oil

Removal of fossil fuel subsidies, carbon pricing and new international sustainability commission top of report's action list

Air Resources Board votes to streamline Low Carbon Fuel Standard but oil companies warn new rules are unfeasible

The European Union has made €5bn of fossil fuel loans through its financial arm despite carbon reduction targets for members

Rich economies disadvantage green economy by giving tax breaks, loans and other subsidies to the fossil fuel industry

New standards proposed as President reiterates his commitment to tackling climate change