Emissions Reduction Target

Top execs at Shell, Unilever, BT, EDF Energy, and Kingfisher amongst those urging Prime Minister to leave the fourth carbon budget alone

"Market capitalisation based on large scale fossil fuel reserves becomes much more questionable as we move into a new age of renewables and low carbon technology"

But data shows emissions on the rise as economy recovers from recession

Kirsty Alexander argues nuclear power's vital role in aiding decarbonisation is being hampered by "institutional bias"

Corporate leaders signal support for ambitious carbon targets, as insurance giant reveals it has spoken to fossil fuel firms about climate risks

Government advisory body reiterates defence of carbon budgets in the face of criticism from heavy electricity users

Energy and Climate Change Secretary predicts new EU proposals will bring other member states closer into line with UK ambition

By opting for an emission reduction target of 40 per cent Brussels can provide the foundations for the kind of deep emissions reductions that are needed

"A 40 per cent greenhouse gas target for Europe is a good start which the UK fought hard for, and will lead to massive investment in low carbon energy, including many more renewables"

BusinessGreen analyses the key points from the European Commission's wide-ranging green policy proposals