United Nations

White House official admits it is highly unlikely climate bill will pass before December

Environment Ministry officials coy on possible inclusion of carbon trading scheme

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