Analysis

New LCA To Go tool from Ecodesign Centre Wales aims to improve payback time for small solar arrays

Renewable energy groups also concerned planning rejections undermine government's community renewable energy strategy

University unveils new water tank to test renewable energy devices in real world conditions

Friends of the Earth report aims to highlight gaps in regulations around shale gas extraction

World Summit of Legislators aims to deliver blueprint for countries to enshrine national policies for tackling rising carbon emissions

Surplus emissions generated in first carbon budget period will not be carried over to pad out budget through to 2017, government says

Committee on Climate Change hails major pledges this week from China and USA

Latest Carbon Tracker Institute report warns shift to greener power could leave 40 per cent of Chinese coal power plants stranded by 2020

Green economy leaders respond to today's announcements on fracking, zero-carbon homes, plastic bags and climate change

Opening of parliament confirms government plans to boost fracking, charge for plastic bags, and deliver zero-carbon homes