United Nations

Experts predict end to fossil fuel subsidies would cut emissions 12 per cent by 2050, while aiding development efforts

China announces it will set a carbon-intensity target, but opinion divided on whether UN talks represent a major breakthrough

Observers likely to be left cold, as addresses to UN fail to deliver detailed new proposals on how to break Copenhagen deadlock

Pressure on America increases as China set to take lead on tackling climate change and India plans 'aggressive' cuts

Over 500 firms call for "ambitious, robust and equitable" Copenhagen deal

Report from The Climate Group says tackling emissions globally will boost economy

Chinese officials to outline proposals for national cap-and-trade scheme in latest effort to break Copenhagen deadlock

Draft laws underway to reduce greenhouse gas output

Rich nations need to cut CO2 emissions 90 per cent, says national think-tank

Second suspension of official emission project verifier within a year highlights flaws in UN's flagship offsetting scheme