Low Carbon Economy

Study says policy environment has improved in many countries since Copenhagen, putting low-carbon economy on track to exceed $2tr mark by 2020

But no surprise policy moves, as Party reiterates commitment to existing low carbon plans

James Murray predicts that the next 12 months will see green businesses accelerate their inevitable march into the mainstream

All major environmental policies should be accompanied with a corresponding skills strategy, recommends Aldersgate Group report

Manufacturers offered up to £250,000 in funding to help develop new energy-saving technologies and practices

Leading industry figures to offer their view on the transition to a low-carbon economy at November event

Laws to be drafted to provide legal basis for emissions reduction strategy

State's energy consumption in 2006 was 18 per cent lower relative to 1970

Few companies embracing the environmental agenda internally or developing innovative products

Report claims transition to low carbon economy will have to be carefully managed to ensure benefits are evenly spread